Setting career highs in receptions and touchdowns, Dallas Goedert was an impressive part of the Eagles' inconsistent offense last season. Maximizing his impact as a red zone target, 10 of his 11 touchdowns came inside the 20-yard line, and he was still a threat to get open deep down the field. Goedert is one of the smartest tight ends in the game and consistently found where the defense wasn't and made them pay. Whether it's finding soft spots, running routes with pace and intention, or knowing where the pursuit defender is after the catch, Goedert's brain is the biggest weapon in his arsenal. Blocking isn't why he's on the field, but in Sean Mannion's offense, he'll need to bring it and show that he can hold his own. Goedert set the stage for another impactful season, and without AJ Brown around, he'll still have an important role in this passing attack.

Travis Kelce isn't the athlete he used to be, but he's still the best space finder at the tight end position in the NFL. He looked much better a season ago than in 2024 in terms of movement, and he recorded his highest yards-after-catch-over-expected (+34) since 2022. The mind is always working, and that's why he and Patrick Mahomes have created one of the greatest connections of all time. The future Hall of Famer handled over 100 targets again last year, gained over 800 yards, and probably should have had more. Kelce's snaps should decrease as the Chiefs manage his workload heading into what we expect to be his final NFL season, but one thing remains true: he'll find a way to get open.

The Colts' plan for Tyler Warren is simple: get him the ball in space and target him down the field. He's a special player with the ball in his hands, and he showcased that early on for Indy with 505 of his 817 yards after the catch last season, with physicality and quick feet to get upfield. The former top-15 pick uses his hands well away from his frame, but contact in the catching window forced more incompletions than expected. He's a versatile playmaker and will line up all across the formation for the Colts, bringing his work ethic with him. The offense changed after Daniel Jones' injury, and his role didn't have the same impact as earlier in 2025. Warren will be a focus of the offense again this season, and the connection with Jones will only get better.

With multiple knee injuries last season, David Njoku's impact after the catch and in route running took a hit. He couldn't get up to speed as quickly, and the Browns wanted to shield him from further injury by involving rookie Harold Fannin Jr. more in the passing game. He made up for what he lacked in explosiveness with physicality and ball skills, coming down with nine of 12 contested catch opportunities and turning three into touchdowns. Njoku is an excellent and versatile in-line blocker with the tools to be an asset in the run game for his new team. If he's healthy, Njoku could be looking at one of the best seasons of his career with quarterback Justin Herbert.

Kyle Pitts had some truly lofty expectations to live up to coming out of Florida, and 2025 was an offensive explosion for the fifth-year tight end. He set career highs in targets, receptions, and touchdowns while playing over 200 snaps more than any previous year of his career. Pitts showed growth in nuance in route running, using more speed dilation and deception to get into space while still showcasing his top-tier athletic ability after the catch. He's a true three-level weapon, and the Falcons use him as such to maximize their passing attack. While Pitts isn't a game-changer as a run blocker and doesn't show the effort all the time, his power at the point of attack has improved, and on the move, he can be useful. But he's out there for one reason: to be a match-up problem.

When the Bears drafted Colston Loveland in the top 10 last year and paired him with Ben Johnson, we knew something special could happen. As a rookie, Loveland not only grew throughout the season as a blocker but was unlocked as a weapon in the passing game. He's an extremely gifted route-runner at his size, with post-catch speed and acceleration that create poor pursuit angles. The offense was flowing through him as the Bears entered the playoffs, and the former first-rounder took it in stride and helped lead the Bears on a run that nearly landed them in the NFC Championship game. He needs to work on a consistent get-off and attack mentality as a blocker, but the tools are there for Loveland to be a force at the tight end position for a long time.