They finally achieved that goal when they signed free agent Logan Thomas on Monday to a one-year deal. The 49ers swung and missed on a couple of attempts to secure the tight end position.

“The 49ers have re-signed TE Logan Thomas to a one-year deal. The team also waived/injured S Tayler Hawkins,” according to the official Twitter/X account of the 49ers.

Former Washington Commanders tight end and free agent Logan Thomas is reportedly close to signing a deal with the 49ers, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The #49ers are working to finalize a deal ...

The Washington Commanders are moving on from veteran tight end Logan Thomas. On Friday, the team announced it had released tight end Logan Thomas and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. Thomas, 32 ...

Logan Thomas #82 of the Washington Commanders takes the field prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Greg Fiume/Getty Images ...

Thomas, a converted college quarterback, spent the past four seasons with Washington, making 184 catches for 1,685 yards and 14 touchdowns. He turns 33 this summer.

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) celebrates with wide receiver Curtis Samuel (4) after Samuel scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Los Angeles Rams ...

I see Logan Thomas as a Cameron Brate type. The Buccaneers won’t be signing him to replace Otton, but as a complement in that tight end room. He can help Otton become a more reliable catcher and ...

Commanders release offensive starters Logan Thomas, Charles Leno Jr. ahead of free agency Both players are getting an early jump at free agency By Bryan DeArdo Mar 1, 2024 at 4:25 pm ET • 1 min read ...

Logan Thomas is OUT with a knee injury — Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 5, 2021 Thomas returned to the bench after his injury, but there were no further updates on his condition.

The 49ers have been wanting a capable No. 2 tight end this offseason and they finally get one in Logan Thomas. Here is what Kyle Shanahan had to say on why the 49ers signed him.