Here are some of the top San Francisco 49ers storylines that made their way around social media on Monday, August 3, 2020.
49ers sign a tight end
The team announced that former Washington tight end Jordan Reed has been signed to a one-year deal.
Former Washington Football Team Pro Bowl TE Jordan Reed reached agreement on an incentive-laden, one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, sources tell ESPN. Reed is 30, has a history of concussions, but when healthy - as he is now - he is one of the game's elite tight ends.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2020
Kyle Shanahan 'very optimistic' about a George Kittle contract extension
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media today and talked explicitly about Kittle's ongoing contract negotiations.
#49ers' Kyle Shanahan says he's "not too concerned" about George Kittle's contract negotiations and feels "very optomistic" about a deal getting done.
🎥 @49ers pic.twitter.com/K0fV9zNQOf
— TheSFNiners (@TheSFNiners) August 3, 2020
Read the full transcript from today's press conference here:
Transcript: Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch discuss contracts extensions, George Kittle negotiations, COVID-19 impact on #49ers, Jordan Reed signing https://t.co/tfLmyepvhH
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) August 3, 2020
Former Washington players to suit up together for the 49ers
The 49ers' new offensive tackle, Trent Williams, took to Instagram to share his excitement about his former teammate coming to Santa Clara.
New #49ers LT Trent Williams is excited about linking up with his former Washington teammate, TE Jordan Reed. pic.twitter.com/1Hc57iTncE
— TheSFNiners (@TheSFNiners) August 3, 2020
Roster moves
The team announced a series of roster moves that included D.J. Reed being shelved for the season, and Richie James Jr. moved off the reserve/COVID list.
Roster moves: D.J. Reed's season ends, Richie James taken off reserve/COVID-19 list, two activated, no #49ers opt out of season so far https://t.co/RQrTrGc35S
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) August 3, 2020
Kittle approves the addition of Jordan Reed
George Kittle took to his Instagram to welcome the new tight end to the team.
.@gkittle46 is excited to see his #49ers add Jordan Reed. pic.twitter.com/3agCAki4C3
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) August 4, 2020