Niners Nation · Aug 2, 2019
49ers release TE Niles Paul; claim TE Daniel Helm
It feels like yesterday that the San Francisco 49ers claimed Niles Paul. Here we are a week later, and the Niners have released Paul, per Field Yates. That was the corresponding move, as the team claimed tight end Daniel Helm from the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers waived Helm on Thursday, so the front office must have seen something during the scouting process in Helm that they admired to claim him. Here’s the scouting report from NFL.com on the 6-foot-4 tight end:
Strengths
Fluid athlete with adequate frame and long arms
Capable move blocker with agility and body control to adjust to and strike moving targets
Good transition to catch defender and immediately run feet to generate movement
