TYLER KROFT NEWS

Tyler Kroft - May 31 | Press Conference Tight end Tyler Kroft spoke to the media on May 31, 2023.

MAY 31, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Used primarily as blocker in 2022 Kroft finished the regular season with four receptions for 57 yards over 11 active games.

Impact Kroft was brought to San Francisco to provide blocking help as a backup tight end, and he stuck in that role almost exclusively all season. The 30-year-old has never been a fantasy contributor, and that's unlikely to change at this point of his career. Kroft will be an unrestricted free agent in 2023.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acts as No. 2 tight end Sunday Kroft went without a target across 15 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact After he was a healthy scratch for the 49ers' Week 12 game against the Saints, Kroft has suited up in the team's last two contests and has returned to the No. 2 role at tight end behind starter George Kittle. Kroft has played a quarter of the snaps on offense in both games, with his snap shares exceeding Charlie Woerner's (five percent in Week 13, 10 percent in Week 14). Meanwhile, Ross Dwelley has dropped to fourth on the depth chart at tight end and has been inactive for both of the past two games.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy Finds Tyler Kroft on the Sideline for a 14-Yard Gain San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw a 14-yard completion to tight end Tyler Kroft.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Not playing Sunday Kroft (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Chiefs.

Impact Kroft hasn't played since Week 2, but he was previously dealing with a knee injury. However, the veteran tight end was able to log full practices this week. Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley will continue to backup George Kittle.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full go Wednesday Kroft (knee) was a full participant in the 49ers' practice Wednesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kroft sprained his MCL in Week 2 against Seattle. While he returned to practice in a limited fashion for the first time last Wednesday, the tight end was ultimately sidelined for the fourth consecutive game Sunday against Atlanta. Now, Kroft seems ready to make his full return heading into this Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs. The 29-year-old has caught one of his two targets for nine yards this season, and he'll likely slot in alongside fellow backups Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Kroft (knee) is out Sunday against the Falcons, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kroft hasn't played since Week 2 with the injury. He'll work to return in Week 7 against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Kroft (knee) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kroft is listed as questionable for the first time since suffering an MCL sprain during Week 2. Even if he's deemed available, it's possible the veteran tight end will be limited following a three-game absence.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Kroft (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kroft suffered an MCL sprain during Week 2 and has remained sidelined since. His return to practice is an encouraging sign, but given his lengthy absence, the veteran tight end will likely need to log a few full practices in a row before he's cleared for game action.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Emmanuel Moseley returned an interception 41 yards for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Carolina Panthers 37-15

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bosa has no planned celebration for rematch with Mayfield

Nick Bosa said he doesn’t have any celebration planned ahead of this meeting against Baker Mayfield

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DT Arik Armstead active for 49ers vs Rams

Defensive tackle Arik Armstead is back in the lineup for the San Francisco 49ers after missing one game with a foot injury

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers LT McKivitz undaunted by replacing Williams

Colton McKivitz is undaunted by the big void he must fill on San Francisco’s offensive line

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers MCL sprain Coach Kyle Shanahan noted Monday that Kroft will miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Kroft's injury is a hit to the 49ers' depth at tight end, but it appears as though starter George Kittle (groin) is trending toward a return to action Week 3. Also in the mix for complementary TE snaps once Kittle is back are Charlie Woernerand Ross Dwelley.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lance has surgery as Niners hand offense to Garoppolo

Trey Lance underwent season-ending surgery on his broken right ankle Monday, leaving the San Francisco 49ers to go ahead with the rest of the 2022 season with former starter Jimmy...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo comes off bench to lead 49ers past Seahawks 27-7

Jimmy Garoppolo threw a touchdown pass on his first full drive after replacing an injured Trey Lance and ran for another score to help the San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seah...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for game Kroft has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a knee injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kroft wasn't targeted to begin Sunday's matchup but sustained a knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of the game. His absence leaves the 49ers particularly shorthanded at tight end since George Kittle (groin) was unavailable for a second consecutive week. Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner could see increased looks to close out the game against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TE George Kittle out for 2nd straight game for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle will miss a second straight game because of a groin injury

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers TE George Kittle sidelined vs. Bears by groin injury

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is inactive for the team's season opener at the Chicago Bears because of a groin injury

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers' Kittle misses 2nd straight practice with groin injury

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle missed his second straight practice with a groin injury, leaving his status for the season opener against the Chicago Bears in doub...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Nate Sudfeld Completes 19-Yard Pass to Tyler Kroft on the Sideline San Francisco 49ers tight end Tyler Kroft got two feet down to move the chains.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Finds home in San Francisco The 49ers signed Kroft to a one-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Kroft joins San Francisco as a depth option behind lead tight end George Kittle. The 29-year-old has suited up for the Bengals, Bills and Jets in his NFL career. He hasn't logged a season with 200 receiving yards since 2017, when he put up a 42-404-7 line across 16 games in Cincinnati.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Conklin, Uzomah believe they're answer to Jets' TE question

Tyler Conklin has heard all about the New York Jets’ woes at tight end the last several years

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets have plenty of needs to shop for as free agency begins

The Jets haven’t made the playoffs in an NFL-worst 11 straight seasons and their latest rebuild is entering its second year with coach Robert Saleh

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS