Ranking the available free agent tight ends in 2023
The 2023 NFL free agency class is loaded at a variety of positions with intriguing players all across the board. This year’s free agent tight ends group is very solid, and we could see many of the top names changing teams in 2023.
Last year, a few teams utilized the franchise tag for the tight end position including the Dallas Cowboys on Dalton Schultz and Miami Dolphins on Mike Gesicki. Both of those players are set to hit free agency again in 2023 and it looks like they could hit the market. What other players comprise the tight end position? Who are the top available options for your favorite team?
Let’s look at the top 10 free agent tight ends available as well as some honorable mentions.
Top 10 free agent tight ends in 2023 NFL free agency
1. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars
After an outstanding rookie season with the New York Giants back in 2018, Evan Engram had really struggled to rediscover a high level of productivity and consistency. Injuries limited him for a couple of seasons with the Giants before he finally played every game in 2020, then 15 games in 2021.
He parlayed that string of consistent availability into a nice one-year deal from the Jaguars last offseason playing in Doug Pederson’s offense, and he wound up having a massive year for the Jags, catching 73 passes for 766 yards, both the most of his NFL career. He had four touchdowns as well and looks to be a key piece of Pederson’s offense going forward.
He’s a candidate for the franchise tag but the Jaguars want him around long-term.
2. Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys
Although he may not be spectacular in terms of his physical traits, Dalton Schultz has probably been one of the more consistent tight ends in the league for the last handful of years for the Dallas Cowboys. He has 17 touchdowns in the last three seasons combined.
Schultz is just a solid all-around tight end who could be a strong candidate to reunite with Kellen Moore in Los Angeles as a member of the Chargers.