DANIEL HELM NEWS

Signs with Atlanta The Falcons signed Helm to a reserve/future contract Thursday.

Impact Helm spent the 2021 campaign in the Raiders' organization and appeared in nine regular-season games. He had a minimal offensive impact and hauled in one of two targets for minus-1 yard, but he'll now attempt to carve out a role with Atlanta.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Raiders' practice squad Helm was signed to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The tight end was cut by the team Saturday and quickly returned to the Raiders' practice unit Tuesday. Helm appeared in nine games this season with Las Vegas, operating mostly as a special-teams option.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Raiders Helm was signed to the Raiders' roster Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact The timing of the signing will give Helm two weeks to acclimate to his new surroundings, as the Raiders are heading into their Week 8 bye. This addition of a tight end is bound to raise some eyebrows over the status of Darren Waller (ankle), who sat out Vegas' Week 7 win over Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pens deal with Niners Helm signed with the 49ers on Wednesday, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Helm suited up in five games -- his first NFL appearances -- for the 49ers in 2020, logging just 28 offensive snaps. The 25-year-old didn't provide much offensive upside at Duke. He'll need to battle for a roster spot during training camp.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Helm reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Helm collected seven of his 11 total snaps on offense during Saturday's 20-12 win over Arizona, but he remains without a reception over five appearances this season. George Kittle's Week 16 activation from a foot injury does nothing to improve Helm's potential involvement in the passing game moving forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 16 Helm was promoted to the 49ers' active roster from the practice squad Friday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was also elevated to the active roster Week 15 and played 21 offensive snaps, though he didn't receive a target. Helm figures to play even more of a depth role this weekend with George Kittle (foot) back from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sinks back to practice squad Helm reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The Duke product was contained to only special-teams usage over his first three NFL appearances Week 6, 9 and 10, but Sunday against the Cowboys he fielded 21 of 84 offensive snaps. Helm didn't attract any targets in the passing game, however, as Ross Dwelley paced the tied end position with two catches for 28 yards.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up to roster The 49ers elevated Helm to the active roster Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Helm is listed as a COVID-19 replacement, and he could directly fill in for rookie tight end Charlie Woerner (undisclosed) during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Helm has suited up for three games with the 49ers this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Niners The 49ers signed Helm to it's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Helm was let loose by the 49ers last week after coming off the reserve/COVID-19 list, so he appears healthy in his return to the organization. The Duke product has suited up in three games with the 53-man roster in San Francisco this season, failing to record a fantasy-relevant stat over that span.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate Mostert, Sherman, Wilson from IR

The San Francisco 49ers have activated running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Richard Sherman off injured reserve

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six players on the COVID-19 list to return

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

49ers getting injured players back, but dealing with COVID

A week off was supposed to give the San Francisco 49ers some time to heal some of the slew of injuries that have derailed the 2020 season

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

49ers waive DE Takkarist McKinley after failed physical

The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley after he failed a physical

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Heads to COVID-19 list The 49ers placed Helm on the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Helm has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with an infected person. He'll be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to team activities. The 49ers are in the midst of a bye week, and Helm is a candidate to be promoted from the practice squad as long as he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Helm reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The Duke product made his third appearance of the season Sunday against New Orleans, fielding 10 special-teams snaps but going without a notable contribution on the stat sheet. Helm will remain on-call, as he may be needed again in the near future with George Kittle (foot) on injured reserve as of Nov. 5.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevates from practice squad The 49ers elevated Helm to the active roster Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Helm was brought up last week to serve as depth at tight end following news that George Kittle (foot) is expected to be done for the season. Helm is back with the active roster for Sunday's game versus the Saints, and he will line up as the No. 4 tight end.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

RB Aaron Jones active for Packers vs 49ers

Running back Aaron Jones is active for the Green Bay Packers against the San Francisco 49ers after missing the previous two games with a calf injury

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Elevates to active roster The 49ers elevated Helm from their practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Packers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Helm was one of three pass catchers promoted to the roster as designated replacements for Kendrick Bourne, Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Brandon Aiyuk, all of whom were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list a day earlier. Even with George Kittle (foot) on injured reserve, the 49ers still have Jordan Reed, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner as available tight ends, so Helm won't be a lock to see the field Thursday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to waivers The 49ers waived Helm on Tuesday.

Impact Helm made his NFL debut in this past Sunday's win over the Rams, as he logged five special-teams snaps but none on offense. If the 25-year-old tight end clears waivers, he'll be a practice squad candidate.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Eagles down 4 receivers for game vs. 49ers

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without four key receivers for their game against the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 4, 2020

49ers begin week with Mullens at QB in place of Garoppolo

The San Francisco 49ers have begun a second straight week of practice with Nick Mullens at quarterback in place of injured starter Jimmy Garoppolo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Waived by Kansas City The Chiefs waived Helm on Saturday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Helm was claimed by Kansas City mid-August. The team remains in need of quality tight end depth, so if he goes unclaimed on waivers Helm could find himself back on the Chiefs' practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Let go Saturday Helm was waived by the 49ers on Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Helm wasn't considered much of a receiving threat at tight end, and with George Kittle locked up for the foreseeable future, it's clear depth at the position is a bit less of a priority. It's possible Helm could ultimately wind up on the team's practice squad down the road.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Laken Tomlinson, Daniel Helm cannot complete dream season with 49ers The San Francisco 49ers could not complete the dream season in winning Super Bowl LIV with former Duke Football stars Laken Tomlinson and Da...

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • BALLDURHAM.COM