Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent TE Tyler Conklin. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Conklin comes to Detroit after spending last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he appeared in 13 games (five starts) and recorded seven receptions for 101 yards (14.4 avg.).
Originally selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan, Conklin has split his career with the Vikings (2018-21), New York Jets (2022-24) and Chargers (2025). In 127-career games (69 starts), he has registered 270 receptions for 2,645 yards (9.8 avg.) and 11 touchdowns.
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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) catches the ball before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs after a catch during to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Sao Paulo. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs, 27-21. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) walks back to the locker room before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) walks the sideline before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) leaves the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin catches a pass during an NFL training camp Monday, July 28, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
