Former Minnesota Vikings Tight End Gets Interest from the 49ers
The Minnesota Vikings have formed a formidable duo at the tight end position with T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver.
Because of the security at that position, the Vikings decided not to bring back 2022 seventh-round pick Nick Muse following the 2024 season after he played in four games.
Now, though, it appears the former Vikings tight end could be garnering interest from the San Francisco 49ers.
Former Vikings Tight End Works Out for 49ers
Muse had a workout with the 49ers earlier this week as reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.
Wilson posted the following on X, “49ers worked out Zach Davidson, Peyton Hendershot, Nick Muse, Eddy Pineiro (signed), Messiah Swinson, Cole Turner, Mike White.”
The workout comes as the 49ers’ star tight end George Kittle was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1. Kittle totaled four receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown before going down with the injury.
Muse, who turns 27 years old in November, spent the past three seasons with the Vikings after being selected by the team in the 2022 draft. That selection came after a successful career with William & Mary and South Carolina.
During his three seasons with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Muse totaled 67 receptions for 805 yards and three touchdowns. He helped South Carolina to a Duke’s Mayo Bowl victory over North Carolina during the 2021 season.
Muse made Minnesota’s 53-man roster during his rookie season and started the year playing behind Irv Smith Jr. and Johnny Mundt. However, Smith went down with an injury mid-season, prompting the Vikings to trade for Hockenson.
During his rookie season, Muse played 10 games but was entirely limited to special teams, totaling 108 snaps with that group.
After that 2022 season, the Vikings decided to sign Josh Oliver to a three-year contract, solidifying a trio of Hockenson, Oliver, and Mundt ahead of Muse on the depth chart.
Ultimately, this signing spelled the end of Muse’s time on Minnesota’s active roster as he was waived and signed to the practice squad following training camp. This came despite an impressive preseason in which Muse caught seven passes for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Despite the demotion, 2023 did bring a milestone for Muse as he made his first NFL reception, catching a 22-yard pass during Week 18 against the Detroit Lions. It came on one of the two offensive snaps he got all season.
2024 would bring adversity for Muse as he was placed on injured reserve in September and ultimately only appeared in four games for the Vikings.
However, after the Vikings’ season ended, Muse was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He would finish the season with Philadelphia for their Super Bowl run.
Now, Muse hopes he can get a new opportunity in San Francisco to fill in as a depth piece while Kittle recovers from his injury.
Editor’s Note: Statistics for this article were found via The Football Database and Pro Football Reference.
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