How 49ers hope reported free-agent addition Farrell fits offense

The 49ers are bringing Luke Farrell, an experienced blocking tight end, to the Bay Area.The Jacksonville Jaguars' fifth-round pick (No. 145) in the 2021 NFL Draft has agreed to a three-year contract with the 49ers worth $20.25 million, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Monday, each citing sources.Farrell appeared in 66 games in four seasons with the Jaguars — 20 as a starter.With an average salary of $6.75 million over his three-year deal, the 49ers clearly see the 6-foot-5, 250-pound tight end as an important offensive piece.Farrell's agreement will be the most lucrative free-agent tight-end signing in the John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan era, signifying the importance they see in what the 27-year-old brings to the field. Farrell's contract will make him the second-highest paid tight end in 49ers history. Through four seasons, Farrell has been on the field for 1,152 offensive plays and 501 on special teams. The tight end has a modest 36 career receptions for 318 yards, but as George Kittle's backup, Farrell won't need to be a dominant pass catcher.In 2024, Farrell appeared on 238 run-blocking plays, earning a 61.9 average PFF grade. On 49 pass protection...