ESPN Kyle Michael Shanahan head coach announce resignation and  departure from San Francisco 49ers due to his new contract with………….

“We like our group and there is some competition there, but having the opportunity at this point in the season to be able to add a veteran like Logan with his skillset and be able to get him in here to come compete and being ready for it was something we’re kind of pumped to pull off at this time,” Shanahan furthered.

Now, while Thomas was signed ahead of mandatory minicamp, Shanahan revealed that the 49ers will have him as an onlooker this week, while giving him the opportunity to hit the field and compete during training camp.

“We’re just going to have him watch this week because he just got here today, and we’ll give him a chance to come in to training camp and compete with those guys.”

With Thomas in the fold, the 49ers have seven tight ends on their 90-man roster: George Kittle, Cameron Latu, Brayden Willis, Mason Pline, Eric Saubert, Jake Tonges, and Thomas.

However, the room has dealt with some injuries, as Kittle is recovering from offseason muscle core surgery, while Latu is rehabbing from a knee procedure that kept him on the Injured Reserve list for his entire rookie season.