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2021 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2021.
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Robert Tonyan (RFA), TE, Packers. Age: 27. 
Tendered by Packers (2nd)
The Packers had lacked a quality tight end since Jared Cook. Robert Tonyan filled that role well, catcing 52 passes for 586 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2020. He’s athletic and has a bright future ahead of him.
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Hunter Henry, TE, Chargers. Age: 26.
Signed with Patriots (3 years, $37.5 million)
Hunter Henry is a tremendous talent, but he’s had trouble staying healthy throughout his career thus far. The upside is there, however, as Henry is just 26.
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Rob Gronkowski, TE, Buccaneers. Age: 32.
Re-signed with Buccaneers (1 year, $10 million)
Rob Gronkowski is no longer the unstoppable beast he once was, but he’s still an effective receiver and a terrific blocker.
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Kyle Rudolph, TE, Vikings. Age: 31.
Signed with Vikings (2 years, $16 million)
Kyle Rudolph is past his prime, but he’s still a solid receiver and great blocker. His numbers were down last year because he blocked so much.
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Jonnu Smith, TE, Titans. Age: 26.
Signed with Patriots (4 years, $50 million)
Jonnu Smith has loads of potential, but he hasn’t quite lived up to it. He’s played well – 41 catches, 448 yards, eight touchdowns in 2020 – but his numbers should be better. He’s only 26, so he should continue to improve.
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Anthony Firkser (RFA), TE, Titans. Age: 26.
Re-signed with Titans (1 year)
Anthony Firkser played well as Tennessee’s second tight end last year. He even played in the slot when Adam Humphries were sidelined.
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Gerald Everett, TE, Rams. Age: 27.
Signed with Seahawks (1 year, $6 million)
Gerald Everett is a highly athletic tight end. His numbers haven’t been great, but he’s one of many targets Jared Goff has had at his disposal.
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Trey Burton, TE, Colts. Age: 29.
Trey Burton is difficult to trust after doing nothing in Chicago, but he made some highlight-reel catches in Indianapolis’ crowded tight end group.
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Dan Arnold, TE, Cardinals. Age: 26.
Signed with Panthers (2 years, $6 million)
Dan Arnold came out of nowhere to have a quality year for the Cardinals. He caught 31 passes for 438 yards and four touchdowns.
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Jared Cook, TE, Saints. Age: 34.
Signed with Chargers (1 year, $6 million)
Jared Cook caught 37 passes for 504 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020. He’s still a quality tight end, but that won’t last much longer, given his age.
- Tyler Kroft, TE, Bills. Age: 28. — Signed with Jets
- Jordan Reed, TE, 49ers. Age: 31.
- Tyler Eifert, TE, Jaguars. Age: 30.
- Jacob Hollister, TE, Seahawks. Age: 27. — Signed with Jaguars
- Richard Rodgers, TE, Eagles. Age: 29.
- Jesse James, TE, Lions. Age: 27. — Signed with Bears
- Jason Witten, TE, Raiders. Age: 39.
- Greg Olsen, TE, Seahawks. Age: 36. — Announced retirement
- Vance McDonald, TE, Steelers. Age: 31. — Announced retirement
- Chris Manhertz, TE, Panthers. Age: 29. — Signed with Jaguars (2 years, $7.25 million)
- Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Redskins. Age: 27.
- MyCole Pruitt, TE, 49ers. Age: 29.
- Geoff Swaim, TE, Titans. Age: 27. — Re-signed with Titans (1 year)
- Blake Bell, TE, Cowboys. Age: 30. — Signed with Chiefs
- Josh Hill, TE, Saints. Age: 31. — Signed with Lions
- Darren Fells, TE, Lions. Age: 35.
- Luke Stocker, TE, Falcons. Age: 33. — Signed with Titans
- Virgil Green, TE, Chargers. Age: 33.
- Cethan Carter, TE, Bengals. Age: 27.
- Jake Butt, TE, Broncos. Age: 26.
- Nick Vannett, TE, Broncos. Age: 28. — Signed with Saints
- Demetrius Harris, TE, Bears. Age: 30. — Signed with Cardinals
- Darrell Daniels, TE, Cardinals. Age: 26. — Re-signed with Cardinals
- Eric Tomlinson, TE, Ravens. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Ravens
- Marcedes Lewis, TE, Packers. Age: 37. — Re-signed with Packers (2 years, $8 million)
- Daniel Brown, TE, Jets. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Jets
- James O’Shaughnessy, TE, Jaguars. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Jaguars
- Ross Travis, TE, Jets. Age: 28.
- Joshua Perkins, TE, Eagles. Age: 28.
- Derek Carrier, TE, Raiders. Age: 31. — Re-signed with Raiders
- Anthony Auclair, TE, Buccaneers. Age: 28. — Signed with Texans
- Tim Tebow, TE/QB, Jaguars. Age: 34.
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