San Francisco 49ers finalize 53-man roster after preseason cuts

San Francisco trimmed its roster to the league-required 53 players ahead of the regular season. The team acquired veteran guard Jarrett Patterson from the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round pick, adding depth at left guard and backup center. After the final preseason game, the club placed wide receiver Christian Kirk on injured reserve with a designation to return, marking him as one of two players eligible for a comeback later in the season.

Quarterback depth was retained, with the organization keeping three signal-callers after evaluating preseason performances. Undrafted rookie James Thompson Jr. earned a spot on the active roster, while several players were released, including undrafted defensive backs Sebastian Valdez and Ogbo Okoronkwo, as well as safety Darrell Luter Jr. The team also kept four tight ends, adding Brayden Willis to address concerns over George Kittle’s recovery from a torn Achilles.

In addition, the 49ers placed defensive end Mykel Williams on the physically unable to perform list, allowing more time for his ACL rehabilitation. The club’s punter and long snapper were cut but are expected to be re-signed after short-term roster moves.

"We want to make sure we have the right pieces in place for the start of the season," a team spokesperson said.

The roster moves reflect a mix of strategic acquisitions, injury management, and decisions influenced by draft status and positional needs.