49ers renew veteran tight end Thomas’ one-year contract Originally appeared in NBC Bay Area Sports
The 49ers have brought back a familiar face by re-signing veteran tight end Logan Thomas to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
The 49ers have re-signed TE Logan Thomas to a one-year contract.
The team also waived/injured S Tayler Hawkins.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 22, 2024
Thomas previously signed a one-year contract with San Francisco in June before being released by the 49ers earlier this month in the middle of training camp.
He Eight-year NFL veteran He spent the past four seasons with the Washington Commanders, recording 55 receptions for 496 yards and four touchdowns during his 2023 campaign.
Thomas, who entered the league as a quarterback after being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2014 NFL DraftHe made the transition to tight end with the Buffalo Bills in 2017. His best season came with Washington during the 2020 season, when Thomas posted career-highs in receptions (72), receiving yards (670) and touchdowns (six).
With a lot of uncertainty behind the number 1 tight end George Kittle On San Francisco’s depth chart, Thomas’ return gives the 49ers another experienced option as roster cuts day approaches.