4 tight ends the NY Jets can still sign in free agency after losing Tyler Conklin
Who is still available for the Jets to sign?
The New York Jets will boast a new-look tight end room in 2025 after Tyler Conklin officially departed in free agency to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. Conklin’s departure creates an unfortunate but expected hole atop the Jets’ tight end depth chart.
The Jets did sign former Chargers standout Stone Smartt to a one-year deal, but with just 31 career catches to his name, he’s hardly an ideal starting option. The same goes for Jeremy Ruckert, who has barely been a TE2 quality player over the last three seasons.
The New York Jets will boast a new-look tight end room in 2025 after Tyler Conklin officially departed in free agency to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. Conklin’s departure creates an unfortunate but expected hole atop the Jets’ tight end depth chart.
The Jets did sign former Chargers standout Stone Smartt to a one-year deal, but with just 31 career catches to his name, he’s hardly an ideal starting option. The same goes for Jeremy Ruckert, who has barely been a TE2 quality player over the last three seasons.
The Jets are likely to address the tight end position in a loaded 2025 NFL Draft class, perhaps with the selection of a player like Tyler Warren in the first round, but the team could still turn to free agency again in search of another addition.
Let’s take a look at four remaining free-agent tight ends the Jets could sign this offseason.
NY Jets free agency targets at tight end
1. Mo Alie-Cox
If the Jets are going to sign another tight end in free agency, it should be Mo Alie-Cox. A former college basketball star, Alie-Cox has spent the last seven years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts.
