49ers agree to injury settlement with defensive end KJ Henry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers reached an injury settlement with defensive end KJ Henry, who was waived after suffering an injury during training camp. Henry was placed on injured reserve earlier this month following his release on August 12. He signed with the 49ers in early August as the team dealt with injury issues at defensive end. The settlement frees Henry to pursue opportunities with other teams, as he is now a free agent.
- •KJ Henry was waived by the 49ers on August 12.
- •He suffered an injury during training camp.
- •Henry played in 15 games over three NFL seasons.
- •The injury settlement allows him to become a free agent.
- •Henry had 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks in his career.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers reach injury settlement with former Commanders 5th-round pick
"The San Francisco 49ers officially parted ways with a defensive end who was on IR for them after suffering an injury in practice.
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