JAKE TONGES NEWS

No targets through 14 games Tonges played all 14 of his snaps on special teams in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams.

Impact Tonges has suited up for all 14 of the 49ers' games, but the reserve tight end has yet to draw a target. He's seen the overwhelming majority of his playing time on special teams, as he's logged just 30 snaps on offense all season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets through 14 games Tonges played all 14 of his snaps on special teams in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams.

Impact Tonges has suited up for all 14 of the 49ers' games, but the reserve tight end has yet to draw a target. He's seen the overwhelming majority of his playing time on special teams, as he's logged just 30 snaps on offense all season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Survives roster cuts Tonges was one of three tight ends kept on the 49ers' active roster heading into Week 1 of the regular season.

Impact San Francisco surprisingly kept the undrafted Tonges over 2023 third-round pick Cameron Latu when finalizing rosters earlier this week. The latter was picked up by Cleveland as an addition to its practice squad, while Tonges immediately becomes one of the primary backups to starter George Kittle after earning zero snaps in 2023 as a reserve. Now the question becomes how Tonges is deployed behind his superstar teammate -- in terms of playing time and targets -- compared to fellow backup Eric Saubert.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Jake Tonges! San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges celebrates his birthday on July 8.

JULY 8, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Staying with 49ers Tonges signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on Tuesday.

Impact Tonges spent last season with San Francisco's practice squad and is now set to return to the team.The 24-year-old hasn't appeared in a regular season game since 2022, and he will now spend the offseason competing for a roster spot.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Claim Two Players off Waivers A linebacker and tight end have been added to the Bears roster after they waived Jake Tonges and Andre Szmyt.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sticking around in Chicago The Bears signed Tonges to a reserve/future contract Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Impact Tonges opened the regular season as one of two fullbacks on Chicago's active roster, and he appeared in three of the team's first four games before being waived heading into Week 10. He then signed with the team's practice squad shortly thereafter, and he was elevated for the Week 15 loss to Philadelphia. Tonges finished the 2022 season with one target while playing 16 of his 26 snaps on offense, so he'll likely compete for a similar depth/special-teams role during this offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Tonges reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Tonges was activated from the practice squad for the first time this season Sunday against the Eagles, and he went on to log all seven of his snaps on special teams during this loss. The undrafted rookie spent the first nine weeks of the season on Chicago's active roster before being waived Nov. 10, and he has now recorded one target with zero catches across four games this season. Tonges will be eligible for two more elevations from the practice squad this season, so he'll likely continue to serve as the team's No. 3 tight end behind Cole Kmet and Ryan Griffin if Trevon Wesco (calf) remains out Week 16 versus Buffalo.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Call Up Reserves Due to Injuries Practice squad players Jake Tonges and Nsimba Webster were promoted by the Bears after key injuries at their positions.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be available vs. Eagles Chicago elevated Tonges from its practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Philadelphia, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Tonges appears to be in line to make his fourth appearance of the season in Week 15 with Trevon Wesco (calf) out. The rookie undrafted free agent has seen just one target through three games in 2022.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chicago's practice squad Chicago signed Tonges to its practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Tonges appeared in three of the Bears' first four games of the season, but he failed to haul in his only target across 16 offensive snaps. The rookie wideout found himself a healthy scratch once Chicago's wideout room got healthy and was ultimately waived, but he's been brought back on a practice-squad deal.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears waived tight end Jake Tonges. The... - The Athletic The Bears waived tight end Jake Tonges. The undrafted rookie has been inactive the past few games. He'd likely return to the practice squad,...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't suit up Sunday Tonges (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact Tonges appeared in three of the first four games of the season, but despite being healthy, he hasn't see the field since Week 4. His next chance to suit up will come Nov. 6 against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: CB Lamar Jackson, DE Kingsley... - The Athletic Bears inactives: CB Lamar Jackson, DE Kingsley Jonathan, TE Jake Tonges and WR Isaiah Coulter. That means wide receiver N’Keal Harry is offi...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: WR N'Keal Harry, DL Kingsley... - The Athletic Bears inactives: WR N’Keal Harry, DL Kingsley Jonathan, CB Lamar Jackson and TE Jake Tonges. Even though Harry practiced in full, Luke Getsy...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Posts no stats Tonges was targeted once in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.

Impact With Ryan Griffin (Achilles) missing the matchup against Houston, Tonges had an increased role in the offense, but it didn't translate into any fantasy points. He'll likely retain a minor role in the offense if Griffin misses additional time.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown Tonges caught a two-yard touchdown on his only target in the Bears' 27-11 preseason win over the Seahawks' on Thursday.

Impact Tonges was used in the Bears' goal-line package with the second-string offense. He broke free at the goal line to catch the scoring pass from Trevor Siemian. He's competing for a roster spot, as it seems unlikely he'll move past Ryan Griffin and James O'Shaughnessy on the depth chart for the No. 3 tight end role.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Siemian's quick pass leads to Jake Tonges reaching TD score Chicago Bears quarterback Trevor Siemian's quick pass leads to tight end Jake Tonges reaching touchdown score.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • NFL.COM

Tonges Touchdown! Jake Tonges find end zone from 2 yards out Rookie tight end Jake Tonges hauls in a throw from quarterback Trevor Siemian and rumbles into the end zone for a touchdown.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Joins Chicago The Bears signed Tonges as an undrafted free agent Friday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Tonges appeared in 11 games at California last year and secured 22 of 36 targets for 278 yards and two touchdowns. He'll compete for a depth role heading into 2022.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE