49ers add Dante Pettis and Brenden Rice during practice squad adjustments

The San Francisco 49ers released defensive lineman Vincent Anthony Jr. from their practice squad on September 29, 2026. This follows the signing of Matthew Judon, indicating a direct roster swap. The 49ers conducted workouts for multiple players, including wide receivers Dante Pettis and Brenden Rice, son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, along with several cornerbacks. The team aims to assess new talents to address current injuries affecting their roster. Details regarding Judon's integration into the team were shared by head coach Kyle Shanahan during recent press conferences.

• 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers make a change to the practice squad; try out Dante Pettis and Jerry Rice’s son