Conklin’s stats don’t jump off the page, but he was often underutilized and had to overcome poor quarterback play. He’s a solid, starting-caliber NFL tight end and a great leader. Since signing with the Jets in 2022, Conklin is tied for eighth among all tight ends in receptions (170) and 14th in yards (1,622 yards).

It's been an interesting year of NFL free agency; a lot of teams had money, but the talent pool was not necessarily deep enough to justify spending it. As a result, several teams opted to pay their own players more now and give themselves flexibility into the future.