San Francisco 49ers roster moves: WR Jontre Kirklin, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Aug 7, 2024, 3:55 PM | Updated: 3:57 pm

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 17: Jontre Kirklin #13 looks on during the spring game at Tiger Stad...

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The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Jontre Kirklin and running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn to one-year deals on Wednesday.

Kirklin, 25, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2022 after five seasons at LSU. He joined the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad in 2023 and has yet to appear in an NFL game.

Vaughn, 27, was a third-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2020. He rushed for 384 yards and two touchdowns and added 14 receptions for 81 yards and one score in 43 games (one start) for the Buccaneers from 2020-23.

The team released veteran safety Erik Harris and waived/injured undrafted rookie wide receiver Terique Owens, son of franchise great Terrell Owens, to make room on the training camp roster.

–Field Level Media

More on the San Francsico 49ers

This week has been the epitome of bad news for the 49ers, with Christian McCaffrey and his latest injury throwing salt into the wound.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stated Tuesday that McCaffrey suffered a calf strain recently, and will be out for a few weeks. Consequently, that means the entire preseason for SF’s star running back. While the injury is not seen as a long-term issue, McCaffrey’s absence isn’t great in light of all the drama surrounding the organization.

49ers star Christian McCaffrey to miss entire preseason with calf strain

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:

Preseason

Saturday, August 10th @ Tennessee Titans – 4 pm PDT
Sunday, August 18th vs. New Orleans Saints – 5 pm PDT
Friday, August 23rd @ Las Vegas Raiders – 7 pm PDT

Regular Season

Monday, September 9th vs. New York Jets – 5:15 pm PDT
Sunday, September 15th @ Minnesota Vikings – 10 am PDT
Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 PM PDT

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