- Charlie Woerner
- #89
- Team ATL
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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One catch in Week 16
Woerner caught his lone target for three yards during Sunday's 26-19 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: The 28-year-old played 75 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps and caught a pass for the second consecutive game during Sunday's win. Across 15 appearances this season, Woerner has tallied 48 receiving yards on nine receptions. He's expected to continue playing behind Kyle Pitts in Atlanta's Week 17 matchup against the Rams.
Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs vs. Tampa Bay
Woerner caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Thursday night's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Woerner wasn't targeted in either of the Falcons' last two games, but he finished with the fifth-most receiving yards on the team during Thursday night's win. The 28-year-old has appeared in all 14 of Atlanta's contests this season, catching seven of eight targets for 45 yards across 417 offensive snaps. He's expected to remain a depth option in the team's tight-end corps in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs in win
Woerner caught all three of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Woerner's three targets, three catches and 24 yards were all season highs for the sixth-year tight end. The 28-year-old played 34 of Atlanta's 56 offensive snaps, behind starter Kyle Pitts (53) and ahead of Feleipe Franks (3). Despite the slight uptick in usage in the passing game, Woerner is not a viable option for fantasy purposes going forward. Next up for the Falcons is a matchup against the Jets in Week 13.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 6:00am by Rotowire.com
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Nonfactor in passing game
Woerner went without a target while playing 15 of the Falcons' 50 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Woerner has played double-digit snaps on offense in each of the Falcons' first seven games, but he typically functions as an in-line blocker. He's run just 52 routes all season, drawing two targets and making one reception for minus-five yards.
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 7:48am by Rotowire.com
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Goes backward with lone reception
Woerner (ankle) caught his only target for minus-5 yards during Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday due to an ankle injury, Woerner returned as a full participant Friday and played his usual role Sunday. He's known for his blocking prowess and will see plenty of offensive snaps every week, but his offensive production is rare. He set a career high with seven receptions in 16 regular-season games last season, and he's never had more than 52 receiving yards in a season.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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Past ankle injury
Woerner (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle issue. However, he upgraded to a full session Friday and is now in line to face Carolina on Sunday. Woerner has not received a target through the Falcons' first two games this season despite playing 83 offensive snaps. He's expected to play behind Kyle Pitts in Week 3, serving as Atlanta's top backup tight end.
Published: Fri, Sep 19 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Fails to record target
Woerner didn't record a target during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Starting TE Kyle Pitts had a busy opener with Michael Penix at the helm, but as expected, Woerner served mostly as a blocker. Woerner caught seven passes during his first year with Atlanta in 2024, setting a career high.
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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Idle in preseason
Woerner did not play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Woerner has been in street clothes for Atlanta's first two preseason games. That's been the case with most roster locks. Woerner caught a career-high seven passes during his first season in Atlanta last year and will be back to serve in a similar role this year. He's known for his blocking prowess.
Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Sees snap count steadily increase
Woerner caught seven passes (on 12 targets) for 46 yards across 16 regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: Woerner signed a three-year, $12 million contract with Atlanta in March of 2024 after spending the first four years of his NFL career with San Francisco. He firmly operated as the Falcons' No. 2 tight end for most of the 2024 campaign behind Kyle Pitts. Woerner saw his playing time on offense increase following the Week 12 bye, playing at least 30 offensive snaps over the final six games of the regular season and logging five catches (on eight targets) for 29 yards over that span. He also…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 29 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches fourth reception of season
Woerner recorded an 11-yard reception while playing 35 of the Falcons' 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Though starter Kyle Pitts (58 snaps) paced Atlanta tight ends in playing time after seeing his snap share dip to 39 percent during the Week 13 loss to the Chargers, Woerner's 35 snaps still placed him comfortably ahead of Ross Dwelley (nine snaps) for second among the position group. Woerner brings most of his value to the Falcons as a blocker, though he contributed his fourth reception of the season Sunday.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go vs. Chargers
Woerner (concussion) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Woerner was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 11 contest against the Broncos due to a concussion. He was limited to start the week Wednesday, but he finished with two consecutive full practices and has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocols ahead of Sunday's contest. Woerner will reclaim his role as the Falcons' No. 2 tight end Sunday behind starter Kyle Pitts.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice Thursday
Woerner (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Woerner's full practice Thursday indicates that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocols. He will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Chargers on Sunday. The fifth-year tight end has mostly been utilized as a blocker this season and has logged two catches (on four targets) for 17 yards across 10 regular-season games.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Opens week as limited participant
Woerner (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Woerner was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos due to a concussion, and Wednesday's limited session suggests the team's Week 12 bye wasn't enough time to fully recover. The 27-year-old must clear the the NFL's five-step protocol in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. If he's unable to do so, expect Ross Dwelley to serve as Atlanta's No. 2 tight end in Week 13.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't face Denver
Woerner (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Woerner was originally concussed in Week 7 against the Seahawks but returned to the game and played each of the following three contests for Atlanta. Perhaps he reported new symptoms earlier this week. Ross Dwelley should fill in as the Falcons' TE2 behind Kyle Pitts.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Woerner (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Woerner appears to have sustained a concussion in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, despite playing 54 total snaps (36 offensive and 18 on special teams). He will likely need to upgrade to limited work either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. Regardless of his practice participation throughout the week, Woerner must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 11.
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to game
Woerner has cleared concussion protocol and returned to Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports
Analysis: Woerner suffered a head injury prior to halftime, but he was subsequently able to clear the league's concussion protocol. Barring any setbacks, he should resume his usual role providing depth at tight end.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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Enters concussion protocols
Woerner is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Seattle, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Woerner sustained a head injury late in the second quarter of Sunday's game. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before returning for the second half. If Woerner is unable to return, Ross Dwelley would step up as the Falcons' backup tight end behind Kyle Pitts.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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Generates two targets in Week 1
Woerner caught one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Known for his blocking prowess, Woerner isn't expected to be involved in the passing game very often. In four seasons with San Francisco, Woerner caught 11 passes (15 targets) for 120 yards. Starting tight end Kyle Pitts played 54 offensive snaps in Week 1, securing all three of his targets for 26 yards and a TD, while Woerner saw only 23 snaps on offense.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Will be involved in run game
Woerner made the Falcons' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Woerner and Ross Dwelley signed similar contracts this offseason and will open the season as the primary backups to Kyle Pitts. Woerner has a strong blocking acumen and is expected to be heavily involved in the running game, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Woerner also has plenty of experience on special teams, playing 1,257 snaps over four seasons in San Francisco.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Signing with Falcons
Woerner plans to sign a three-year, $12 million contract with Atlanta, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After parting ways with Jonnu Smith, the Falcons have now decided to add Woerner as a blocker at tight end. Woerner saw just three targets over 303 offensive snaps with the 49ers in 2023.
Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Little usage across 17 games
Woerner finished the 2023 regular season with three receptions on as many targets for 32 yards in 17 games as a backup for the 49ers.
Analysis: Woerner spent the majority of his season either sitting behind starter George Kittle or helping pave ways for San Francisco's rushing attack in heavy packages. The Georgia product's three receptions actually marked an improvement over the zero he tallied over 17 games in 2022. After playing out all four years of his rookie contract, Woerner will now become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his professional career.
Published: Mon, Feb 12 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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No receptions in Week 13
Woerner played 12 of the 49ers' 59 snaps on offense and went without a target in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Though he's suited up for all 12 of the 49ers' games to date and has picked up double-digit snaps on offense in all but three of those contests, Woerner has just one target (for a nine-yard reception) to his name on the season. He's been deployed almost exclusively as a blocker whenever he's taken the field, running just 38 routes across 194 snaps on offense.
Published: Wed, Dec 6 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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Competing for backup job
Woerner will compete with Ross Dwelley, third-round pick Cameron Latu and other camp invites for one of the backup spots behind George Kittle (groin) this preseason.
Analysis: Woerner co-started alongside Dwelley in the team's first exhibition contest without Kittle, with the rookie Latu getting run in the second half. The two veterans -- and teammates for three seasons -- may end up fighting for one roster spot unless the 49ers plan on carrying four tight ends into the season. Even if he makes the cut, Woerner can be ignored in most fantasy drafts after recording just eight catches over his first three seasons as a pro.
Published: Wed, Aug 16 at 9:20pm by Rotowire.com
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No involvement in passing game
Woerner wasn't targeted while playing 17 of the 49ers' 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Saints.
Analysis: With double-digit snaps in both of the past two games, Woerner appears to have seized hold of the No. 2 tight end role ahead of Ross Dwelley, who has played 10 snaps combined over that same stretch. Even so, starter George Kittle continues to dominate the reps at the position, leaving little room for Woerner to carve out a role. Even if Kittle misses time with an injury like he did earlier in the season, Woerner is expected to be deployed almost exclusively as a blocker. Woerner has drawn just…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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No targets in Week 5
Woerner went without a target across 21 offensive snaps in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Any window of opportunity Woerner had to carve out a meaningful role in the 49ers' passing attack closed when top tight end George Kittle returned to action Week 3 following a two-game absence to begin the season. Even in the two games Kittle missed, Woerner went without a target. The 49ers continue to essentially view the 6-foot-5, 241-pound Woerner as an extra lineman; he's ran just 10 routes on 98 snaps on offense this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off active/PUP list
The 49ers activated Woerner (abdomen) from the active/PUP list Sunday.
Analysis: Woerner underwent offseason core muscle surgery and started training camp on the PUP list. Now healthy, the 2020 sixth-round pick will compete with Tyler Kroft and Ross Dwelley for limited playing time behind George Kittle.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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On PUP list before camp
San Francisco placed Woerner (abdomen) on the PUP list Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Apparently Woerner recently underwent core muscle surgery, and he presumably still needs time to recover from that. He did see three starts in 2021 after George Kittle went down with a calf injury, but he'll fight Tyler Kroft and Ross Dwelley for scraps behind Kittle in 2022 assuming he's ready to go by the start of the regular season.
Published: Tue, Jul 26 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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Little usage as backup
Woerner had five receptions for 52 yards across 17 games during the 2021 regular season.
Analysis: Woerner took over backup duties behind George Kittle early in the season, but the slight shift up the depth chart did not result in more usage offensively. The 23-year-old did make three starts in place of Kittle, but he was primarily used as a blocker and recorded just four receptions over that three-game span. Woerner will still be under team control for 2022, and he will serve a similar backup role if kept on the 53-man roster.
Published: Fri, Jan 14 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 11 yards in win
Woerner caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Woerner recorded his first reception since George Kittle returned from IR a couple of games back. While both tight ends finished with similar disappointing stat lines, don't let the production indicate any sort of time share at the tight end position in San Francisco. Kittle recorded 65 offensive snaps (93 percent) while Woerner was limited to 19 snaps (27 percent). The latter does not carry any fantasy value heading into a matchup against Seattle.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Falls back into reserve role
Woerner was on the field for 11 offensive snaps (19 percent) but did not receive a target in Sunday's 31-17 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: George Kittle was activated off of injured reserve prior to the contest, effectively ending Woerner's short run as fill-in starter. The 23-year-old accrued four receptions (five targets) for 41 yards in the three games he filled in for Kittle. Woerner remains a fantasy afterthought in his current role.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 12:29am by Rotowire.com
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Should have role in Kittle's return
Woerner is still expected to remain involved in the 49ers' offensive game plan Sunday against the Cardinals, though his overall snap count could take a hit with top tight end George Kittle (calf) available after being activated from injured reserve Saturday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Following a four-week absence, the 49ers are planning to ease Kittle back in with something less than a full workload, though the extent of his snaps isn't fully known. Regardless, Kittle's return even in a limited capacity should diminish what little fantasy utility Woerner provided over the past month. Woerner drew a pair of targets in both of the 49ers' last two contests, recording three receptions for 37 yards.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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One catch in start
Woerner started and logged 45 snaps on offense (80 percent) in Sunday's 33-22 win over the Bears, finishing with one catch on two targets for seven yards.
Analysis: Woerner continued to serve as the 49ers' starting tight end, but his usage was limited to mainly blocking for Elijah Mitchell. George Kittle (calf) is eligible to come off injured reserve next week against the Cardinals, and all signs are pointing toward that happening. Whenever the star tight end does end up returning, Woerner will return to backup and special teams duties.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 2:49am by Rotowire.com
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Gets start in loss
Woerner started and logged 30 offensive snaps (54 percent) Sunday, finishing with two receptions (two targets) for 30 yards in a 30-18 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Woerner took over for Ross Dwelley (27 snaps) as the 49ers' temporary starting tight end while George Kittle (calf) mends on injured reserve. Neither player made much noise from a fantasy perspective, and that's likely to remain the same in next week's tilt against the Bears.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets first taste of pro action
Woerner appeared in 14 games for the 49ers during the 2020 season, finishing with three receptions for 36 yards and no touchdowns.
Analysis: Injuries to San Francisco's top two tight ends opened up some sparse playing time for the rookie. Most of Woerner's time on the 53-man roster was spent on special teams, but he impressed his position coaches as early as training camp with his combination of size and speed (similar to what another late-round tight end, George Kittle, did before exploding into a star in San Francisco). It would be a stretch to assume Woerner could replicate Kittle's rise to stardom, but the 22-year-old does fit…read more
Published: Tue, Feb 2 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from COVID-19 list
Woerner was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
Analysis: Woerner missed the last two games while on the list. He'll be available for the season finale against Seattle. It's tough to project how he'll be utilized with position mates George Kittle, Jordan Reed and Ross Dwelley all healthy for the first time since Week 1.
Published: Tue, Dec 29 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID list
The 49ers placed Woerner on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Woerner's placement on the COVID-19 list could mean either that he's tested positive for the virus or been deemed a close contact with someone who has. The rookie sixth-round pick recorded the first three targets of his career in his last two appearances.
Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches first passes
Woerner caught both his targets for 33 yards during Monday's 34-24 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-round pick played a season-high 15 offensive snaps and secured the first two receptions of his career. Jordan Reed and Ross Dwelley each played more than 50 percent of the offensive snaps, and Woerner should continue to work as San Francisco's No. 3 tight end.
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 8:06pm by Rotowire.com
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