49ers add 13 players to practice squad

The following release is courtesy of the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have claimed DL Jordan Jefferson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived DL Evan Anderson.

In addition, the team has signed the following 13 players to the team’s practice squad:

San Francisco 49ers Practice Squad Additions

Pos.          Name                                          

CB            Eli Apple

WR           Junior Bergen

DL             William Bradley-King

DB            Derrick Canteen

WR           Robbie Chosen

DL             Trevis Gipson

LB             Jalen Graham

OL             Drake Nugent

LB             Curtis Robinson

WR           Malik Turner

DL             Sebastian Valdez

TE             Brayden Willis

OL             Nick Zakelj

Jefferson (6-2, 316) was originally drafted by the Jaguars in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. In 2024, Jefferson appeared in eight games and registered 12 tackles, 1.0 sack and one pass defensed.

A 23-year-old native of Navarre, FL, Jefferson attended West Virginia University (2019-22) before transferring to Louisiana State University (2023) where he appeared in 55 games (23 starts) and totaled 90 tackles, eight passes defensed, 6.0 sacks and one forced fumble.

Anderson (6-3, 326) appeared in 12 games (one start) with the team and registered 24 tackles, 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

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The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room continues to change as their 2025 season debut is around the corner.

According to multiple reports, the 49ers have now signed veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal after Seattle released him.

Valdes-Scantling tallied 385 yards and four touchdowns on 35 targets in 2024. The former 5th round pick played 14 games, six with Buffalo and eight as a member of the Saints.

After signing a one-year, $4-million deal with the Seahawks this offseason, San Francisco’s NFC West division rival waived the receiver on Tuesday. The Niners picked him up on Wednesday.

Ricky Pearsall and newly signed Skyy Moore are the only other wide receivers currently healthy on their roster.

Demarcus Robinson was suspended for the first three games.

Jauan Jennings, Jordan Watkins, and Jacob Cowing are all dealing with injuries.

Read more below:

Reports: San Francisco 49ers sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, September 7th – @ Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 PM PT  *Season opener*
• Sunday, September 14th – @ New Orleans Saints – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
• Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT

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