49ers add four players to practice squad ahead of Melbourne opener
According to NBC Sports Bay Area & California, the San Francisco 49ers added four players—defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Vincent Anthony Jr. , defensive back Brandon Codrington, and offensive lineman Foster Sarell—to their practice squad on September 1, 2026, as they prepared for their Week 1 game in Melbourne. Earlier in the offseason, the team announced a 52-man roster that left a spot open for a pending trade, as reported by Niners Wire.
The next day Niners Nation confirmed the final 53-man roster, noting cuts that included quarterback Kurtis Rourke and several special-team contributors. Sports Illustrated later detailed the completion of roster reductions, highlighting a trade for guard Jarrett Patterson and placing wide receiver Christian Kirk on injured reserve. These moves set the stage for the practice-squad additions announced in early September.
