Tight End Logan Paulsen
Editor’s Update: The 49ers have released tight end Logan Paulsen, according to a report from NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.
The #49ers placed defensive lineman Arik Armstead (broken hand) on the Injured Reserve List and released tight end Logan Paulsen.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 17, 2017
Head coach Kyle Shanahan brought in free-agent tight end Logan Paulsen because he knew Shanahan’s offense from their days with the Washington Redskins.
But Paulsen has been almost a non-factor for San Francisco’s offense through six weeks.
To date, the 30-year-old veteran has been on the field for a mere 41 total snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, and hasn’t factored into the passing offense, being targeted just once on a pass he dropped.
Granted, Paulsen isn’t known for being a receiving threat. But the lack of field time is an indication Shanahan is a bit more comfortable leaning on his more serviceable weapons to block.
Paulsen doesn’t look to be back in 2018.
Prediction: Let walk