The San Francisco 49ers are addressing one of their team needs.
The Niners are signing former Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported on Monday.
The #49ers are working to finalize a deal with veteran TE Logan Thomas, source says. After a 55-catch season with the #Commanders in 2023, Thomas returns to the NFC West, where he began his career as a QB for the #AZCardinals. pic.twitter.com/Lj43KXWbOf
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 3, 2024
Thomas spent the past four seasons with the Washington Commanders. He had 55 catches for 496 yards and 4 touchdowns last season. His best statistical season came with the team in 2020 when he had 72 catches for 670 yards and 6 touchdowns.
George Kittle is the Niners’ star tight end, but Thomas will likely help complement him.
San Francisco may be impressed with Thomas’ athleticism and view him as a natural fit in their offense.
When new 49ers TE Logan Thomas came out of Virginia Tech as a QB in 2014, he was a solidly plus-athlete — with 4.6 speed.
Thomas is 32 now, but he's coming off a good year and his profile suggests he may easily be SF's second most athletic TE behind George Kittle pic.twitter.com/oT0HebbMVy
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) June 3, 2024
Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel were the team’s leading receivers, as well as running back Christian McCaffrey. Aiyuk has been pushing for a trade or new deal from the team.
