BREAKING: Falcons Sign another 49ers player

The Atlanta Birds of prey began the legitimate arranging time frame with a sprinkle, marking previous Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins – and afterward immediately turned to getting him some assistance.

Atlanta consented to terms with tight end Charlie Woerner on a three-year, $12 million agreement, per specialist Alex Essex. Woerner, a local of Tiger, Georgia, played at the College of Georgia from 2016-19 preceding being chosen in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Oct 8, 2023; St Nick Clara, California, USA;

San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner (89) signals during the final quarter against the Dallas Cowpokes at Levi’s Arena.

Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The 26-year-old Woerner played in 65 games across four seasons with the 49ers, drawing seven beginnings.

He added up to 11 gatherings for 120 yards on 15 profession targets. This previous season, Woerner got every one of the three of his objectives for 32 yards however played a vocation best 29% of San Francisco’s hostile snaps.

Woerner’s left his imprint as a strong blocker and exceptional groups player, as he’s played no less than 70% of the 49ers’ extraordinary groups snaps in every one of the beyond three years.

The 6-5, 241-pound Woerner made 10 handles in 2023 and has 25 absolute takedowns to his name, including 17 performance.

Atlanta’s tight closures room presently incorporates Kyle Pitts, John FitzPatrick and Exhaust Fisk. Both FitzPatrick and Fisk acquired notorieties as block-first players, similar as Woerner. Oct 8, 2023; St Nick Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner (89) motions during the final quarter against the Dallas Cattle rustlers at Levi’s Arena.

Past the homecoming factor, Woerner’s marking with the Hawks has a familial tie, as his uncle, Scott, was drafted in the third round by Atlanta in 1981. Presently, the more youthful Woerner will address his home state – and assume an unheralded part on lead trainer Raheem Morris’ most memorable group.