2025 NFL Free Agents: Tight Ends
In fantasy football, there is no offseason. Before the NFL finalizes its year, fantasy football fans are preparing for the next draft season. That is especially true in dynasty football. Part of good preparation is knowing about the upcoming crop of NFL free agents.
The draft can dramatically shake rosters. However, free agency begins in March and is the first major “new” season event. Therefore, it is important to note which veterans are signing and how that could impact the upcoming NFL draft.
Let’s conclude FullTime Fantasy‘s free agent analysis with another underwhelming group. This is our 2025 NFL Free Agents: Tight Ends.
Also, check out our Free Agents: Quarterbacks, Running Backs, and Wide Receivers.
| Player | Pos. | 2024 Team | 2025 Team | Type | Age | 2024 Salary |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | Jets | UFA | 30 | $6,750,000 | |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | Saints | UFA | 29 | $6,005,000 | |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | Colts | UFA | 32 | $5,850,000 | |
| Harrison Bryant | TE | Raiders | UFA | 27 | $3,250,000 | |
| Pharaoh Brown | TE | Seahawks | UFA | 31 | $3,200,000 | |
| Austin Hooper | TE | Patriots | UFA | 31 | $3,000,000 | |
| Zach Ertz | TE | Commanders | UFA | 35 | $3,000,000 | |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | Bengals | UFA | 30 | $2,500,000 | |
| Marcedes Lewis | TE | Bears | UFA | 41 | $2,000,000 | |
| Johnny Mundt | TE | Vikings | UFA | 31 | $2,000,000 | |
| Jordan Akins | TE | Browns | UFA | 33 | $1,950,000 | |
| Kenny Yeboah | TE | Jets | UFA | 27 | $1,425,000 | |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | Giants | UFA | 33 | $1,377,500 | |
| Ian Thomas | TE | Panthers | UFA | 29 | $1,300,000 | |
| Tanner Hudson | TE | Bengals | UFA | 31 | $1,292,500 | |
| Ross Dwelley | TE | Falcons | UFA | 30 | $1,292,500 | |
| MyCole Pruitt | TE | Steelers | UFA | 33 | $1,260,000 | |
| Hunter Long | TE | Rams | UFA | 27 | $1,242,174 | |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | Panthers | UFA | 25 | $1,231,609 | |
| Nick Vannett | TE | Titans | UFA | 32 | $1,210,000 | |
| Geoff Swaim | TE | Browns | UFA | 32 | $1,210,000 | |
| Eric Saubert | TE | 49ers | UFA | 31 | $1,210,000 | |
| C.J. Uzomah | TE | Eagles | UFA | 32 | $1,210,000 | |
| Irv Smith Jr. | TE | Texans | UFA | 27 | $1,125,000 | |
| Hayden Hurst | TE | Chargers | UFA | 32 | $1,125,000 | |
| Josiah Deguara | TE | Jaguars | UFA | 28 | $1,125,000 | |
| Tyler Davis | TE | Packers | UFA | 28 | $1,075,000 | |
| Jack Stoll | TE | Dolphins | UFA | 27 | $1,055,000 | |
| John Bates | TE | Commanders | UFA | 28 | $1,050,604 | |
| Kylen Granson | TE | Colts | UFA | 27 | $1,046,591 | |
| John FitzPatrick | TE | Packers | RFA | 25 | $985,000 | |
| Stephen Carlson | TE | Bears | UFA | 29 | $985,000 | |
| Teagan Quitoriano | TE | Texans | RFA | 25 | $985,000 | |
| Quintin Morris | TE | Bills | RFA | 26 | $985,000 | |
| Jody Fortson | TE | Chiefs | UFA | 30 | $985,000 | |
| Peyton Hendershot | TE | Chiefs | RFA | 26 | $985,000 | |
| Shane Zylstra | TE | Lions | RFA | 29 | $985,000 | |
| Luke Farrell | TE | Jaguars | UFA | 28 | $959,505 | |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 49ers | ERFA | 26 | $915,000 | |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | Browns | ERFA | 25 | $915,000 | |
| Brady Russell | TE | Seahawks | ERFA | 27 | $915,000 | |
| Brayden Willis | TE | 49ers | ERFA | 26 | $915,000 | |
| Tucker Fisk | TE | Chargers | ERFA | 26 | $915,000 | |
| Dalton Keene | TE | Texans | RFA | 26 | $915,000 | |
| Stone Smartt | TE | Chargers | RFA | 28 | $855,000 | |
| Travis Vokolek | TE | Cardinals | ERFA | 27 | $832,500 | |
| Lucas Krull | TE | Broncos | ERFA | 27 | $832,500 | |
| Cam Grandy | TE | Bengals | ERFA | 26 | $795,000 |
2025 is not a good year to need a tight end in fantasy or the NFL. The only above-average starter even available is Zach Ertz. However, Ertz turns 35 this season and ranked outside the top 25 in yards per route run, yards per catch, and separation. Ertz earned a raise over last year’s $3 million salary but is likely to sign a short-term deal with a contender or re-sign with the Commanders.
The Jets restructured Tyler Conklin‘s contract, allowing him to hit unrestricted free agency this year. The timing might work to Conklin’s benefit as the lack of available talent will help Conklin sign another multi-year deal. Still, Conkin is a serviceable NFL tight end but has middling fantasy value as a streamable TE2.
Juwan Johnson signed a 2-year, $12 million deal with New Orleans in 2023 but will test the open market. A return to the cash-strapped Saints is unlikely. Johnson has a pair of top-20 PPR finishes under his belt. However, he has never had the opportunity to be a full-time starter. There is a good chance he finally gets his chance and could secure a 3-to-4 year deal in the neighborhood of $28-32 million.
Mike Gesicki posted overall TE13 numbers while also splitting snaps. The best-case scenario would be for Gesicki to return to Cincinnati, who led the league in passing and ranked sixth in scoring. If that happens, Gesicki will garner attention as a solid late-round value for fantasy managers who punt the position. However, if Gesicki joins a lesser offense, he will have a hard time being fantasy-relevant.
The majority of the remaining veteran free-agent tight ends won’t attract much fantasy attention. Austin Hooper has some solid games in New England but is merely an aging journeyman.
Hayden Hurst could attract attention but will be 32.
A dark horse to have dynasty value is Tommy Tremble who has flashed potential and will be 25. Tremble could warrant attention as a potential starter, making him a proactive waiver wire dynasty stash.
Position Grade: 2/10
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