Overview
- The team announced Sunday that it signed running back Khalil Herbert and defensive lineman Titus Leo to one-year deals and cleared roster spots by waiving cornerback Eli Apple and waiving/injuring rookie DE Mikail Kamara.
- Herbert arrives as a veteran backup option with five NFL seasons of experience and is expected to provide short-term relief behind Christian McCaffrey while the 49ers evaluate who will serve as the No. 2 during preseason play.
- Kamara suffered a knee injury and was carted off in practice, creating an immediate hole at edge; Leo has limited regular-season experience and is expected to take many snaps in camp to help stabilize the position.
- The waived/injured designation means Kamara could revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers, and the team has continued to audition veterans in workouts, including Ogbo Okoronkwo, as it manages multiple frontline injuries.
- Coaches will use the upcoming padded practices and preseason reps to set RB2 and DE roles, with these signings meant as short-term insurance while younger players recover or compete for spots.