A new tight end was signed this offseason by the San Francisco 49ers in order to strengthen the position. And no, I am not referring to Ross Dwelley. The 49ers signed former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell in free agency.
The 49ers didn't make any big additions to their offense this offseason. Instead, they brought in two players from the Jacksonville Jaguars -- Mac Jones who will be the backup quarterback, and Luke Farrell who will be the backup tight end.
The 49ers base offense could have a new configuration this year. In the past, you knew the 49ers would use "21 personnel" on 1st and 10 early in games.
The 49ers have been oddly dormant this offseason. Just 14 months ago, they were in the Super Bowl. Then last offseason, they were extremely active because they felt their Super Bowl window was still open.
There are certainly other higher-profile roster moves taking place in San Francisco these days, but one of the lesser talked about changes may have a bigger impact on the 49ers' offense this year than some might expect.
Finding an adequate No. 2 tight end alongside George Kittle has been a goal of the 49ers for the last two years. The 49ers believe they have accomplished that goal after they signed former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell to a three-year deal for $20.2 million with $11 million guaranteed.
To play tight end successfully in the NFL is to master — or at least be competent at — multiple aspects of the offense. You’re a great receiver? Cool, but will you be a net negative in the running game because you can’t block?
Free agency was minimally utilized by the 49ers. It wasn't for a lack of additions. The 49ers signed nine players, most of whom will impact special teams and nothing more.
For a few days, this signing almost made sense. The 49ers signed former Jaguars blocking tight end Luke Farrell to a three-year deal worth $20.25 million.
The Ohio State Buckeyes have plenty of former stars playing in the NFL. One of those stars is none other than tight end Luke Farrell. During his tenure at Ohio State, Farrell ended up playing four years with the program.
San Francisco's deal with former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell is reportedly for three years and up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The San Francisco 49ers have been searching for a tight end to complement All-Pro George Kittle for years. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the team is signing former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell to a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed.
Luke Farrell and the Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Indianapolis Colts and their 25th-ranked passing defense (235 yards allowed per game) in Week 5, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting healthier for the final six weeks of the season, with just three players listed on their Wednesday practice injury report.