Former Vikings TE Tyler Conklin signing with Jets

Conklin is leaving Minnesota to join Gang Green in New York

Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin is headed for the bright lights and big city after agreeing on a deal with the New York Jets.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the move on Wednesday.

While the 26-year-old tight end expressed a strong desire to stay in Minnesota, the writing was already on the wall with Irv Smith Jr. returning and Conklin looking for a bigger payday.

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