49ers sign TE Joe Sawyer with injuries to Walker and Byham

[ChrisPozz]

With Nate Byham and now Delanie Walker out with injuries, the 49ers today signed tight end Joe Sawyer, a 6-3, 260 pounder from Southwestern Oklahoma State. Sawyer broke his foot before the draft in 2010 and had difficulty recovering from the injury, but he passed a physical this morning. He was observed catching passes from Colin Kaepernick after the morning walk through. Walker's injury is not believed to be serious, but it's unknown how long he'll be out.

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[ChrisPozz]

They also signed TE Gijon Robinson, previously on the Jaguars and Colts (who drafted him). He was primarily an H-back type with Indy. Not sure with the Jaguars but I would guess about the same.

Two tight ends signed; Sopoaga, Brooks, Smith, Walker among those absent | 49ers Hot Read

 

[Bemular]

They also signed TE Gijon Robinson, previously on the Jaguars and Colts (who drafted him). He was primarily an H-back type with Indy. Not sure with the Jaguars but I would guess about the same.

Two tight ends signed; Sopoaga, Brooks, Smith, Walker among those absent | 49ers Hot Read

Dude is huge.

 

[ChrisPozz]

The Steelers signed Justin Peele today, formerly of the 49ers. He's going into his 11th season or will be if he makes the final squad.

 

[Bemular]

The Steelers signed Justin Peele today, formerly of the 49ers. He's going into his 11th season or will be if he makes the final squad.

That's good news - I wish him the best of luck