The 49ers made it clear they have been searching for tight finish depth throughout their failed pursuit of Brock Wright. The staff has discovered no less than a partial reply in Eric Saubert. The 49ers announced in the present day that they’ve signed the veteran tight finish to a one-year deal.
Saubert has bounced across the NFL since being chosen by the Falcons within the fifth spherical of the 2017 draft, spending time with 9 completely different organizations by his seven skilled seasons. The 6-foot-5, 253-pound TE has largely served as a blocker within the NFL, though he did haul in 15 catches for the Broncos in 2022.
Saubert had stints with the Dolphins, Cowboys, and Texans in 2023. He obtained into 9 video games final season with Houston, hauling in three catches whereas splitting snaps between offense and particular groups.
The 49ers have been trying to find tight finish depth after they misplaced backup Charlie Woerner to the Falcons. The staff tried to steal Wright away from the Lions, however Detroit ended up matching the three-year RFA supply. Saubert has comparable dimension to Woerner and must be a high quality alternative within the blocking function alongside TE1 George Kittle. Nevertheless, if Kittle goes down with an harm, the 49ers might be eyeing a TE corps that additionally consists of the likes of Brayden Willis, Cameron Latu, and Jake Tonges… a grouping that’s mixed for zero NFL receptions.
