Overview
- The 49ers officially signed Australian punter Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year undrafted rookie contract and added him to the active roster to begin training camp competition.
- Bouwmeester missed offseason practices while awaiting a work visa so he must quickly close the experience gap versus Corliss Waitman who took most reps in OTAs and minicamp.
- The team placed undrafted tight end Khalil Dinkins on the Active/Non-Football Injury list which could move to reserve/NFI after final cuts and cost him at least four games off the active roster.
- Sources reporting the moves on July 18 say Waitman carries an early edge based on prior NFL production and continuity with the special teams unit but camp and preseason performance will decide the job.
- The signing continues San Francisco’s recent search for punting stability after multiple changes at the position and the three-year UDFA contract gives the team time to develop Bouwmeester without guaranteeing a roster spot.