With the 50th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the didn't just select tight end Jr. out of Alabama. They also signaled the beginning of the end of the era. According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Even if they don't move him this year, the Vikings will likely let him walk in free agency next offseason.The Vikings could very well keep Rudolph around in 2019. After all, they're supposed to be in the middle of their Super Bowl window with , it'll take some time for their rookie tight end to adjust to Adrian Colbert Jersey the NFL, and it's not like they can't deploy two tight ends at once. But the Vikings also might decide they want to free up for a player who will depart a year from now. They could even cut him. There's no way to know for certain how the Vikings will proceed. It could depend on the offers they get from potential suitors and Rudolph's willingne s to rework his deal. Teams in need of a starting tight end should be intrigued. While Rudolph, 29, isn't as dominant as the league's top-tier tight ends (he's no or Zach Ertz), he does offers capable hands and solid blocking. Over the past four years, he's played in all 64 po sible games and averaged 63.3 receptions, 625.2 yards, and six touchdowns per season. Since he entered the league in 2011, among all tight ends. Due to his age and contract situation, he likely won't be expensive. He's unlikely to cost more than a middle- or late-round pick. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at some potential landing spots that could make sense for Rudolph if he's traded or cut. Let's begin in New York. 6. Is investing in a 29-year-old tight end a wise move for Sheldrick Redwine Jersey the Jets, who are probably a year or two away from seriously contending? Nope. But these Jets have shown a willingne s to overpay for good players as they target immediate succe s. They gave running back the . They were willing to give a before . They They're behaving like a team that wants to win in the short-term. So, why wouldn't they make a move for a quality tight end who won't be expensive in the trade market? It's not , a fourth-round pick last year, flashed potential with 39 catches, 502 yards, and four touchdowns. But the two of them could co-exist on the same offense for a season. It all comes down to how the Jets view their team. If they think they're ready to compete for a wild card spot in 2019, it's a move that could make sense. If they're more realistic and understand that they're a year or two away from seriously competing, they should pa s on a 29-year-old tight end who is scheduled to become a free agent next season. 5. The Seahawks have continually demonstrated awarene s of their problem at the tight end position. They paid , but that trade never worked out the way they envisioned (though Graham certainly had his moments in Seattle). Much more recently, in a far le s important trade, the Seahawks But Hollister isn't anything more than a developmental prospect who shouldn't be expected to contribute in a major way this year. As it stands, the Seahawks' starting tight end like will likely be followed by . So, they could use an upgrade. Add in the expected lo s of (), and the Seahawks would be wise to add another pa s catcher for . Even though they drafted three receivers, those receivers shouldn't be expected to suddenly become elite players at their position. It's not an easy adjustment, . There's an argument to be made that Rudolph is a better fit for the Seahawks than Graham ever was because Rudolph can contribute as a blocker and the Seahawks love to run the ball. Cap space . 4. The Jaguars clearly love running the ball and Rudolph is the kind of tight end who can support that aspect of their attack. More importantly, he could be an important pa s catcher for because as it stands, Foles is lacking reliable targets in Jacksonville. and are the team's top two receivers. And at tight end, they have , who joined the Jaguars after a 242-yard season with the , and , a third-round rookie who shouldn't be expected to become an instant impact player. Foles is used to have . John Franklin-Myers Jersey Rudolph isn't Ertz, but he'd be a clear upgrade over Swaim and he's a capable enough blocker to aid the Jaguars' running game. 3. Should the Raiders be adding a 29-year-old tight end? Probably not. But this is team that probably thinks its closer to winning than it actually is.Theyand went on a spending spree in free agency. Despite their influx of talent, they got worse at tight end, losing to the . Considering how much they depended on Cook a season ago (896 yards and six touchdowns), they should probably find a better way to replace him Kevin Mawae Jersey . Lee Smith and aren't adequate replacements, especially after factoring in preference to check the ball down instead of standing in the pocket against pre sure and waiting for his targets farther downfield to get open.If the Raiders were to trade for Rudolph, their offense would feature the following playmakers: Running backReceivers Antonio Brown andTight end Kyle RudolphThat would do. And Carr would be out of excuses.2. The Texans won 11 games last season despite not having an offensive line or getting reliable production out of the tight end position. , who got sacked 62 times, relied almost exclusively on receiver , who accounted for 1,572 of the team's 4,165 receiving yards. Second on the team in receiving? , who finished with 503 yards in a seven-game season. So, the Texans would be wise to diversify their offense in 2019 -- not that they should stop making Hopkins a focal point, of course. Right now, the Texans' starting tight ends are and , a duo that combined for 520 yards last season. The Texans did draft out of San Diego State in the third round, but like most rookies drafted in the middle rounds, he shouldn't be viewed as their immediate savior. He'll need time to acclimate before he's ready to make an impact. And the Texans can let him develop behind Rudolph for a season before Rudolph moves on in free agency. The Texans have , are operating in win-now Chuma Edoga Jersey mode with J.J. Watt aging and Watson on his rookie deal, and have a clear need at the position. That makes them a po sible landing spot. Oh and then there's this: According to Sharp Football Stats, the Texans used 12 personnel (one back, two receivers, and two tight ends) . No team used 12 personnel more. 1. If you expected another team to top this list, you haven't been paying attention to the events of the offseason. The Patriots lost to retirement. So far, the only move they've made to replace Gronk's production is , who has never exceeded 357 receiving yards in a single season during his five-year career. They didn't draft one of the Iowa tight ends like many expected them to. So, they have a clear need at the position. And the Patriots are certainly a team operating in win-now mode and can also afford to part ways with a mid-to-late pick in a future draft. It's not that Rudolph would be able to replace Gronk's product