Risk Flags
6- Depth Chart
Conklin fell to fourth on the depth chart behind Gadsden, Dissly, and Fisk during 2025, becoming a healthy scratch in 5 of the final 6 games including the playoff loss. His role evaporated after Gadsden's emergence.
- Age And Role Compression
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.
- Impending Free Agency
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.
- Target Volume
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.
- Development Path
Fifth-round pick Oronde Gadsden (dynasty value 3960.0) 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.
- Usage & Volume
His 2025 with the Chargers was a career-worst (6 GP cited, ~2.9 PPG, PPR TE rank ~#63) after four straight 50+ catch seasons, signaling diminished athletic/role utility heading into a contract-year scramble.