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Feb 3, 2015

NFL Top Free Agents: Tight Ends

As NFL teams prepare for the opening of free agency March 10, TSN.ca takes a look at the top free agents at each position. Today the tight ends, headlined by Julius Thomas, are tackled.

Julius Thomas

 

 

Top of the Market

Julius Thomas
Julius Thomas

Age: 26

2014 Stats

  • Receptions
    43
  • Yards
    489
  • TDs
    12
  • Long
    35
Over the past two seasons, Julius Thomas has emerged as one of the league's top red zone threats. Aided by the pass-happy Denver Broncos offence, the 6'5 tight end has caught 12 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons despite missing five games. With only a few star tight ends currently in the league, Thomas is expected to draw heavy interest if the Broncos can't re-sign him.

Next Best

Charles Clay
Charles Clay

The Dolphins placed the transition tag on Clay March 2

2014 Stats

  • Receptions
    58
  • Yards
    605
  • TDs
    3
  • Long
    41
Though he won't be as sought after as Thomas, Clay represents a play-making threat in the middle of the field and has posted consecutive seasons of 600 or more yards. Clay will likely draw interest from multiple teams looking to upgrade at tight end without matching Thomas's high price.
Jordan Cameron
Jordan Cameron

Age: 26

2014 Stats

  • Receptions
    24
  • Yards
    424
  • TDs
    2
  • Long
    81
In 2013, Cameron emerged as a Pro Bowl tight end while hauling in 80 passes for 917 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2014, Cameron's season was derailed by concussions which forced him to miss six games. At just 26, Cameron still possesses all the physical traits needed to be a star but could lack interest due to his injury history. If healthy, Cameron could reemerge as a Pro Bowler with a passing team.

Other Notables

 
Player Age '14 Team Catches Yards TDs
Jermaine Gresham  27 Bengals 62  460 
Owen Daniels* 32 Ravens 48 527 4
Niles Paul** 26 Redskins 39 507 1
Lance Kendricks 27 Rams 27 259 5
 

* Signed with Broncos

** Re-signed with Redskins