The Lions signed Yeboah to a one-year contract Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Yeboah played his first four NFL campaigns with the Jets, with most of his work during that span coming on special teams. He did log a career-high five catches and 47 receiving yards last season while nabbing his first NFL touchdown Week 11 against Indianapolis. The Lions have Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright leading their tight-end corps, so Yeboah's role will likely center around blocking and special teams.
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Detroit Lions
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10/30/1998 (26)
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6'3", 250 lbs
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Providence, RI, USA
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Ole Miss
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4 seasons
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2021-2025
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The Lions signed Yeboah to a one-year contract Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Yeboah played his first four NFL campaigns with the Jets, with most of his work during that span coming on special teams. He did log a career-high five catches and 47 receiving yards last season while nabbing his first NFL touchdown Week 11 against Indianapolis. The Lions have Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright leading their tight-end corps, so Yeboah's role will likely center around blocking and special teams.
Yeboah caught five of nine targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the 2024 season. Yeboah appeared in nine games while filling a depth role. He scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 11 against the Colts. After appearing in 33 games for the Jets over the past four seasons, Yeboah will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Yeboah didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills Yeboah has gone without a catch on three targets since scoring his first career touchdown in Week 11 against the Colts. He'll continue to fill a depth role in the season finale against Miami.
Yeboah didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Rams. Yeboah worked as the No. 3 tight end behind Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert, as Conklin returned from a one-game absence due to a personal matter. Yeboah has only three catches all season, though one of them went for his first NFL touchdown.
Yeboah scored an 11-yard touchdown on his only target in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Colts. Yeboah's first NFL touchdown put the Jets up 24-16 in the fourth quarter, but the Colts closed the game on a 12-3 run to drop New York's record to 3-8. Most of Yeboah's playing time comes on special teams, as he was on the field for only three offensive snaps against Indianapolis.
Yeboah (abdomen) caught his only target for 12 yards in Thursday's 21-13 win over the Texans. Yeboah was activated from IR prior to the win. He played only four snaps on offense in his season debut, but the third-string tight end still made an important contribution, as his 12-yard catch on third down extended a fourth-quarter drive that culminated in Davante Adams' first touchdown reception as a Jet. Yeboah is unlikely to challenge Tyler Conklin for the starting job, but Jeremy Ruckert's No. 2 spot on the depth chart is attainable.
Yeboah (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against Houston. Yeboah was activated from injured reserve Thursday, and he's in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut. Yeboah will provide the Jets depth at tight end behind starter Tyler Conklin and backup Jeremy Ruckert.
The Jets activated Yeboah (abdomen) from injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports. Yeboah has been listed as a full practice participant all week, and his activation from IR indicates that he could be available for Thursday night's game against the Texans. If he's indeed active, Yeboah would serve as the Jets' No. 3 tight end behind Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert.
The Jets announced Saturday that Yeboah (abdomen) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Yeboah won't be activated from IR in time to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against New England. The depth tight end's next chance to play will come Thursday, Oct. 31 at home versus the Texans.