NFL Rumors: Tight Ends

Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic's three-round mock draft has Stowers going 62nd overall to the Broncos.

Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic's three-round mock draft has Cuevas going 40th overall to the Chiefs.

Royer could be a Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Justin Boone of Yahoo! Sports.

Kraft might be a candidate to receive a contract extension from the Packers this offseason, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Njoku indicated in an Instagram post Monday that he will not be re-signing with the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Kelce has yet to give an official answer on whether he'll continue playing in 2026, but on a recent episode of his New Heights podcast he seemed very excited about the possibility of working with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy again, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. "I can't wait to see him back in the building, man," Kelce said. "He's one of my favorite coaches of all time, one of my favorite people of all time. I've had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player, as a person, and I just love the guy."

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that Kelce is trending toward returning for the Chiefs in 2026.

Njoku would be a fit to sign with Atlanta this offseason, Kevin Patra of NFL.com suggests.

Getting LaPorta signed to a contract extension could be one of the Lions' top priorities this offseason, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.

McBride is the starting tight end for the NFC in the Pro Bowl, Jenna West of The Athletic reports.

Engram, who had a mixed first season in Denver in 2025, wants to return to the Broncos next season, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

Despite having a career-best year, Okonkwo, an unrestricted free agent, may be playing for a new team in 2026, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN.com.

Tonges is likely to re-sign with the 49ers as a restricted free agent in the offseason and could play a prominent role to begin the season, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com.

Kevin Patra of NFL.com identifies Strange as an overlooked contributor for the Jaguars in 2025.

Pitts said Friday that it would be "dope" to play for new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Kittle expects to return from his Achilles tear "well before November" during the 2026 season, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Goedert may need to accept another team-friendly contract to return to the Eagles in 2026, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.

Schultz should be in line for an increase in targets during Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots due to Nico Collins having been ruled out with a concussion, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Field Yates of ESPN.com ranks Sadiq as the top tight end and 19th-best prospect of the class for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Schultz could play a larger role in the passing game in the AFC divisional round against the Patriots, as DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports that Nico Collins wasn't spotted at practice Thursday and remains in concussion protocol.

Klare declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Sadiq declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday and could be a top-10 pick, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Goedert could sign a team-friendly deal to stay with the Eagles this offseason, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.

Tonges is set to work as the 49ers' top tight end for the remainder of the playoffs, as head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after Sunday's 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles that George Kittle tore his Achilles during the game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Kittle tore his Achilles during Sunday's 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.