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Falcons agreed to terms with TE Charlie Woerner on a three-year, $12 million contract.
George Kittle’s longtime backup now slides in as the Jonnu Smith replacement in Atlanta. The Falcons’ infamously tight end-friendly system is now becoming more of a Sean McVay-style attack. There have always been TE targets to go around in L.A., but Kyle Pitts will obviously remain the first man up. Perhaps Woerner will have occasional streamer status, but his fantasy appeal should remain close to nil in his new home.
The Athletic's Matt Barrows reports the 49ers "seem to be relying on" TE Charlie Woerner "to make a big leap this offseason."
Woerner, a sixth-round pick last year out of Georgia — the only Niners tight end besides Kittle who was drafted — enters OTAs amid a jumble of tight ends behind the dominant Kittle. Woerner caught a grand total of 34 passes during his time at Georgia, and was used primarily as a blocking tight end. Ross Dwelley has usually functioned as the Niners' pass-catching tight end when Kittle is sidelined with one of his many injuries. Woerner's background suggests he wouldn't take on that role if Kittle once again misses time in 2021.
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18 | Jan 5th | Panthers | |
17 | Dec 30th | @Commanders | 1.6 |
16 | Dec 22nd | Giants | |
15 | Dec 17th | @Raiders | 2.7 |
14 | Dec 8th | @Vikings | 2.1 |
13 | Dec 1st | Chargers | 1.5 |