Lions Sign Veteran Tight End Tyler Conklin to One-Year Deal

The Detroit Lions have signed veteran tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal. Conklin, an eight-year veteran, spent last season with the Chargers and previously played for the Jets and Vikings. He reunites with Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, with whom he overlapped in Minnesota. Conklin will compete with Brock Wright for the TE2 spot and provide insurance while starter Sam LaPorta continues to rehab from a back injury.