49ers trim roster to 53 Players ahead of season opener in Australia

The San Francisco 49ers have officially trimmed their roster down to 53 players ahead of the 2026 regular season, making a series of moves as the team prepares for its season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia on September 10.

San Francisco released 14 players and waived 20 others as part of Sunday’s roster deadline. The team also placed four players on injured reserve and two more on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

Among the more notable names released were veteran running back Khalil Herbert, defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo, safety Ashtyn Davis and wide receivers KhaDarel Hodge and Trenton Irwin. Long snapper Jon Weeks, who has spent significant time in the NFL, was also released.

The 49ers also parted ways with several players who had been competing for depth roles throughout training camp and the preseason, including offensive linemen Brandon Parker, Robert Jones and Doug Kramer Jr.

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San Francisco waived a group of young players, including quarterback Adrian Martinez, running back Sincere McCormick, tight end Khalil Dinkins, defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko Jr. and cornerback Darrell Luter Jr.

The injury list also impacts the roster heading into the opener. Wide receiver Christian Kirk and offensive lineman Austen Pleasants were placed on injured reserve with the designation to return, while offensive linemen Brett Toth and Nick Zakelj were also placed on IR.

Running back Isaac Guerendo and defensive lineman Mykel Williams were placed on the reserve/PUP list, meaning neither will be available to begin the season.

With the roster now trimmed to 53 players, the 49ers can turn their full attention toward preparing for their historic season opener in Australia.

Here’s a full breakdown of the roster moves the 49ers made to trim the roster down to 53 players:

Released

• CB: Eli Apple
• DL: Quinton Bell
• S: Ashtyn Davis
• RB: Khalil Herbert
• WR: KhaDarel Hodge
• WR: Trenton Irwin
• LB: Deion Jones
• OL: Robert Jones
• OL: Doug Kramer Jr.
• DL: Ogbo Okoronkwo
• OL: Brandon Parker
• WR: Malik Turner
• P: Corliss Waitman
• LS: Jon Weeks

Waived

• OL: Isaac Alarcon
• DL: Evan Anderson
• TE: Khalil Dinkins
• DL: Bryson Eason
• DL: Viliami Fehoko Jr.
• LB: Jalen Graham
• WR: Wesley Grimes
• DL: Jah Joyner
• CB: Darrell Luter Jr.
• QB: Adrian Martinez
• RB: Sincere McCormick
• S: Patrick McMorris
• OL: Drake Nugent
• WR: Will Pauling
• CB: Jakob Robinson
• TE: Hayden Rucci
• S: Jalen Stroman
• DL: Sebastian Valdez
• LB: Larry Worth III

Placed on 49ers’ Injured Reserve

• WR: Christian Kirk*
• OL: Austen Pleasants*
• OL: Brett Toth
• OL: Nick Zakelj

* Designated for return

Placed on 49ers Injured Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform

• RB: Isaac Guerendo
• DL: Mykel Williams

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Upcoming San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule

• Thursday, September 10th – vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia (Season Opener) – 5:35 pm PT
• Sunday, September 20th – vs. Miami Dolphins – 1:25 pm PT
• Sunday, September 27th – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PT
• Sunday, October 4th – vs. Denver Broncos – 1:25 pm PT

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