5 tight ends the Detroit Lions should target in 2019

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Tyler Eifert #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch defended by Marcus Gilchrist #21 of the Houston Texans during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium on September 14, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

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#3. Tyler Eifert, TE – Cincinnati Bengals

Age: 28
Height/Weight: 6-6, 255
Years in NFL: 6
2018 Salary: $4.75 million
2018 Stats: 15 recs, 179 yards, 1 td
2019 Status: Free Agent

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Analysis: Here’s the biggest boom or bust tight end on this list. A former first round selection, Eifert has all the talent and ability to be a top-five player at his position. Unfortunately, injuries have plagued his young career making his acquisition a major risk. Eifert has missed a whopping 34 games in the past three seasons. But he also posted and impressive stat line of 52 receptions for 615 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2015.

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