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.
Top of the Market
Julius Thomas
Age: 26
2014 Stats
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Receptions43
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Yards489
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TDs12
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Long35
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
The Dolphins placed the transition tag on Clay March 2
2014 Stats
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Receptions58
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Yards605
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TDs3
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Long41
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
Age: 26
2014 Stats
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Receptions24
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Yards424
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TDs2
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Long81
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 |
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Jermaine Gresham | 27 | Bengals | 62 | 460 | 5 |
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