Tyler Conklin

Conklin is fourth on the depth chart behind Gadsden, Fisk, and Dissly after being benched repeatedly down the stretch. He was a healthy scratch in 5 of final 6 games in 2025.

At 30.5 years old, Conklin is past peak tight end age. His limited opportunities and emergence of younger competition (particularly Gadsden) suggest declining snap share going forward.

Conklin is entering unrestricted free agency with minimal recent production (7 catches, 101 yards in 2025). With no established role and age 30.5, his market value and landing spot are highly uncertain.

Conklin signed a 1-year, $1.3M deal as a TE2/TE3 behind starter Sam LaPorta and is competing with Brock Wright for the backup role, leaving him with a near-zero target floor when the room is healthy.

Fifth-round pick Oronde Gadsden has completely usurped Conklin's role in LA, ranking second among rookie TEs with 453 receiving yards through mid-season 2025 and establishing himself as the Chargers' long-term answer.

LaPorta is recovering from December back surgery (herniated disc) and remains uncertain for training camp; if his rehab stalls, Conklin is the most proven receiving option and could inherit real volume in a high-powered offense.

For ultra-deep rosters or bye-week fill-ins, Conklin's durability (2 career missed games) and 14.4 YPC in 2025 offer minimal upside as emergency coverage only.

Conklin could sign with a TE-needy team in free agency where he'd have clearer path to meaningful snaps. However, at his age with minimal 2025 production, even a new landing spot offers limited upside.

New OC Drew Petzing favors 13 personnel (multiple-TE sets), which can carve out snaps and occasional red-zone work for a balanced veteran even behind LaPorta.

Conklin provides stable PPR production as a reliable pass-catcher and red-zone target. For win-now contenders, he offers consistent weekly scoring without major bust risk.

For ultra-deep leagues only, Conklin's durability (2 career games missed) and 14.4 YPC in 2025 suggest he could provide emergency TE3 coverage if he lands in a favorable depth chart situation.