{
  "id": 2223794,
  "title": "Power Ranking the Tight End Rooms in the AFC South",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/power-ranking-the-tight-end-rooms-in-the-afc-south",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T21:04:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/power-ranking-the-tight-end-rooms-in-the-afc-south-12350095"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the AFC South, tight end rooms feature a mix of established veterans and emerging talents. Ryan Stover has been a reliable backup, consistently contributing 15 or more catches and 120 yards each year since 2020. Gunnar Helm, who previously played for the Washington Commanders, has been a strong candidate to lead the division in 2026, with 44 receptions and 357 yards in 2025. Evan Engram's replacement, Bellinger, has proven his worth over the past four years, amassing 88 receptions, 934 yards, and four touchdowns. The Jaguars have bolstered their depth with recent draft picks, Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol, who are likely to play significant roles in the future. Overall, the AFC South's tight end rooms are well-stocked with versatile players, ensuring a balanced attack and strong backup options for each team.",
  "summary": "Which teams in the AFC South have the best group of tight ends? We ranked them from best to worst.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryan Stover has been reliable backup since 2020 with 15+ catches and 120+ yards annually",
    "Gunnar Helm leads division in 2026 with 44 receptions and 357 yards in 2025",
    "Bellinger replaces Engram, amassing 88 receptions, 934 yards, and 4 TDs over 4 years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Power Ranking the Tight End Rooms in the AFC North",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/power-ranking-the-tight-end-rooms-in-the-afc-north",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:46:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}