Archive · 28 May 2025
49ers Sign Punter Thomas Morstead, Reuniting with Former Jets Staff
The San Francisco 49ers have signed Thomas Morstead, a 39-year-old punter.
This move reunites Morstead with former New York Jets staff members, including defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer.
Morstead played for the Jets previously.
The signing comes amid concerns about current 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky's injury, which has affected his performance.
Fans of Morstead have expressed mixed reactions, with some missing him from his previous teams and others wishing him well.
Morstead is grateful for the opportunity with the 49ers.
Thomas Morstead, former New York Jets punter, has been signed by the San Francisco 49ers.
The move reunites Morstead with former Jets staff, including Robert Saleh and Brant Boyer.
Mitch Wishnowsky's injury and low net punting average were factors in the signing.
Morstead has played for the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets.
Fans expressed varied reactions to Morstead's move to the 49ers.
- Who
- Thomas Morstead and the San Francisco 49ers.
- What
- The signing of Thomas Morstead as a punter.
- When
- Signed recently after OTA practice.
- Where
- San Francisco.
- Why
- Due to Mitch Wishnowsky's injury and poor performance.
- Player
- Thomas Morstead
- Age
- 39 years old
- Team
- San Francisco 49ers
- Position
- Punter
- Former Teams
- New Orleans Saints, New York Jets
- Reason for signing
- Mitch Wishnowsky's injury
- Staff connection
- Robert Saleh, Brant Boyer (former Jets)