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FILE -Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin makes a reception over Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (38) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. Tyler Conklin has heard all about the New York Jets' woes at tight end the last several years. C.J. Uzomah has, too. The Jets' two newest additions at the position insist all that chatter — as well as the lack of catches and consistency — ends now.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Conklin, Uzomah believe they're answer to Jets' TE question

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) passes against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed on a one-year contract, keeping Zach Wilson's veteran backup in place. Flacco's agency JL Sports announced the deal on Twitter on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 shortly before the official start of the NFL's new league year. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets bringing back QBs Flacco, White as Wilson's backups

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 16, 2022 03:35 PM EDT

FILE -New York Jets cornerback Jason Pinnock (41) defends against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jason Pinnock went from learning a position to starting at his new spot in a matter of weeks. The New York Jets rookie cornerback-turned-safety proved he's certainly a quick study while impressing during his first NFL start last Sunday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets rookie Pinnock a big hit as cornerback-turned-safety

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 06:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Minneapolis. The Vikings have their first significant setback of the season with a knee injury for Smith that requires surgery and will likely sideline him for at least several weeks. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
With knee surgery for Irv Smith, Vikings TE depth 'not good'

By Dave Campbell Aug. 30, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes the catch as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Vikings' Smith aims high after time spent with NFL's top TEs

By Dave Campbell Aug. 25, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 23-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

By Dave Campbell Dec. 06, 2020 05:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy (22) gets past Minnesota Vikings safety Marcus Epps (39) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT