49ers adding former Commanders tight end
Nov 12, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general overall view of the San Francisco 49ers logo at midfield at Levi’s Stadium prior to the game against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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.