"It wasn't looked upon favorably by a fan base hoping for some star power. There was one exception, and it was a big one in a physical sense. Luke Farrell is not big in terms of name recognition, but he plays big. Almost lost in the whirlwind opening days of free agency was the team quickly reaching an agreement with tight end Luke Farrell."
"I think having a No. 2 tight end in the NFL is huge, Shanahan said. Usually, there's one guy who excels in the pass game and one guy who excels in the run game. Farrell, at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, has just 36 career receptions and has yet to score his first NFL touchdown. But he's a people mover who operates almost as a"
The 49ers limited activity in free agency, prioritizing contract extensions for Brock Purdy, Fred Warner and George Kittle while shedding salary and aiming to get younger after a 6-11 season. Fans hoped for star signings, but the primary addition was tight end Luke Farrell. Farrell, a 27-year-old, four-year veteran from Jacksonville, signed a three-year contract with $11 million guaranteed and up to $20.25 million in value. Kyle Shanahan emphasized the value of a quality No. 2 tight end, noting one tight end often excels in the pass game while another excels in the run game. Farrell is 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, with 36 career receptions and no NFL touchdowns, and is characterized as a physical people mover.
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