TROY FUMAGALLI NEWS

49ers feel fortunate Garoppolo stayed as backup

General manager John Lynch broached the idea a few weeks ago with coach Kyle Shanahan about keeping Jimmy Garoppolo in place as the backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks deal with San Fran The 49ers signed Fumagalli (undisclosed) to a one-year contract Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fumagalli appeared in six games for Denver in 2020, totaling eight receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown, but he didn't play at all in 2021 due to an undisclosed injury. However, the 27-year-old appears to be healthy after participating in the 49ers' rookie minicamp last weekend. To make room for Fumagalli, San Francisco released Garrett Walston.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Sign TE Troy Fumagalli; Waive TE Garrett Walston The 49ers have signed TE Troy Fumagalli to a one-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived TE Garrett Walston.

MAY 17, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from additions Matt Judon, Davon Godchaux and Hunter Henry

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to injured reserve Fumagalli (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to New England's injured reserve Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Fumagalli went unclaimed on waivers after being waived with an injury designation by the Patriots on Tuesday. The 26-year-old appeared in six games for Denver last season and caught eight passes for 80 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Patriots Fumagalli (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation by the Patriots on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fumagalli signed with the Patriots back in May, joining a crowded tight end's room in New England. Now, he'll be on the search for a new home prior to the start of the regular season, provided he can prove he is in full health. At this time his injury remains undisclosed.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots release TE Troy Fumagalli, trim roster to 85 players Fumagalli, who was never considered a real contender to make the final 53, missed Tuesday’s joint practice in Philadelphia.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Gets chance in New England The Patriots signed Fumagalli to a contract Thursday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Fumagalli has suited up for 19 games with the Broncos in his NFL career, with 14 catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns in that span. He joined Denver as a fifth-round pick during the 2018 NFL Draft, and also spent some time on Houston's practice squad during the 2020 season. Now, the former Wisconsin standout will get a chance to compete with the likes of Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene and Matt LaCosse for a depth spot with the Patriots.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in well in 2020 Fumagalli caught eight of 15 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in eight games during the 2020 season.

Impact Fumagalli -- who entered the league as a fifth-round pick by Denver in 2018 -- returned to his original team following a stint with the Texans practice quad, after a rash of injuries hit the Broncos' tight-end room. He showed some flashes, including a four-catch outing against Carolina. Injuries derailed Fumagalli's first go-around in Denver, but -- depending on what the team does in the offseason -- he might be worth bringing back as a TE3 behind Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam in 2021.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snags touchdown Fumagalli caught two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 32-31 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Fumagalli was responsible for Denver's first touchdown late in the first quarter, slipping out into the back of the end zone off of play action for a one-yard score, his first of the season. He struggled with injuries during his first go-round in Denver but provided some nice performances with the Broncos thin at tight end down the stretch. He offers an interesting reserve option for 2021 behind Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not targeted in loss Fumagalli wasn't targeted in Saturday's 48-19 loss to the Bills.

Impact Fumagalli produced a 4-53-0 line in last week's win over the Panthers, but he fell out of favor this week with Noah Fant handling a full workload. Still, it's intriguing that he out-snapped Noah Vannett by a 19-16 margin, as he's putting together a case to stay with the team for the 2021 season.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Has career day in Carolina Fumagalli caught four of five targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 32-27 win over Carolina.

Impact He did the bulk of his damage late in the third quarter when, facing second and long, Drew Lock dropped a tight-end screen to Fumagalli, who cut upfield for a 29-yard gain and near-touchdown. The Wisconsin product wasn't even on the roster a few weeks ago, but he was able to exceed his previous career total in receiving yards Sunday with Noah Fant (illness) exiting early and the overall poor injury luck of the Broncos' tight-end room. Fant reportedly is likely to go Saturday against a tough Buffalo defense, so it would be a surprise if Fumagalli enjoys another five-target afternoon.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lock ditches daredevil ways, rides patience, poise to win

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock's career-best game followed advice from both his backup Brett Rypien and his boss John Elway

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with active roster Fumagalli was promoted from the practice squad Saturday as he has maxed out his two game-day elevation, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Fumagalli has played in four consecutive games with the Broncos now and is officially part of the 53-man roster. The tight end has caught two of his six targets for 12 yards throughout his last four games. The 25-year-old will likely continue playing a minimal role as long as Noah Fant and Nick Vannett remain healthy.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Fumagalli reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction report.

Impact The 25-year-old was elevated for Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and failed to catch his lone target in seven offensive snaps. Fumagalli had two catches for 12 yards in his first appearance of the season, but he's without a catch in his past three contests in limited snaps.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on active roster The Broncos elevated Fumagalli to the active roster Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Fumagalli is on track to suit up in a fourth straight game for the Broncos. He has played 44 snaps on offense over the previous three games, catching two of three targets for 12 yards. Fumagalli's playing time is scarce behind Noah Fant and Nick Vannett, but all of his targets so far have been in the red zone.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins active roster Fumagalli was promoted to Denver's active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The 25-year-old will once again serve as an extra player on the active roster after the Broncos placed some players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Fumagalli has two catches for 12 yards while playing 32 offensive snaps across his two appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos elevate Troy Fumagalli, Josh Watson, Alijah Holder as COVID-19 Replacements for #NOvsDEN Official site of the Denver Broncos

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Back to practice squad Fumagalli reverted back to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Fumagalli failed to haul in his lone target from Sunday's win over the Dolphins and will now return to the team's practice squad. Denver only has two healthy tight ends on the active roster currently, so Fumagalli could continue to be activated throughout the season -- should he not be claimed by another team.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 11 Fumagalli was promoted to Denver's active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fumagalli will join the active roster as an extra player for the second straight contest. The 25-year-old had two catches for 12 yards on 12 offensive snaps last week and could play a similar role Sunday with Noah Fant (ribs) still less than 100 percent.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to practice squad Fumagalli reverted to the Broncos' practice squad after recording two receptions for 12 yards (on three targets) during Sunday's 37-12 loss to the Raiders, per the NFL's official t...

Impact The Broncos needed depth at tight end with Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) going on injured reserve Nov. 10, thrusting Fumagalli into an immediate offensive role in a pass-heavy game script. The Wisconsin product garnered 12 of Denver's 71 total offensive snaps during the contest, and there remains potential for him to be promoted again ahead of a Week 11 matchup against the Dolphins with tight ends Jake Butt (hamstring) and Austin Fort (knee) also residing on IR currently.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to active roster The Broncos elevated Fumagalli to the active roster Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Fumagalli signed with the practice squad after Albert Okwuegbunam was diagnosed with a torn ACL, and he'll make his 2020 debut Sunday against the Raiders. The Wisconsin product played 11 games for the Broncos last season and recorded a 6-38-1 line, and he'll slot in as the No. 3 tight end behind Noah Fant and Nick Vannett.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Mile High City The Broncos signed Fumagalli to the practice squad Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The Broncos are in need of depth at tight end following news that Albert Okwuegbunam (torn ACL) is done for the season. Fumagalli fits the bill, as the third-year player has experience in coach Vic Fangio's system from last season when he recorded a 6-38-1 line over 11 games. Fumagalli could be activated as soon as Sunday's game against the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Let go from practice squad Fumagalli was released from the Texans' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The 2018 fifth-round pick signed to Houston's practice squad in mid-September after reaching an injury settlement with Denver, but he was never promoted to the active roster. Fumagalli caught six of eight targets for 38 yards and one touchdown in 11 games for the Broncos in 2019 in the only NFL action of his career.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement Fumagalli (abdomen) reached an injury settlement with the Broncos on Tuesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Fumagalli was originally placed on injured reserve Sunday, but the Broncos ultimately decided to part ways with the second-year tight end. He now has a chance to sign on with another squad, if he can get his abdomen injury cleared.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE