49ers re-sign defensive lineman Evan Anderson to active roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Evan Anderson on August 18, 2026, after previously waiving him in July. To create space on the active roster, the 49ers waived defensive lineman Titus Leo with an injury designation. Anderson, who went undrafted in 2024, played 12 games during his rookie season and spent last season on the practice squad. In his initial stint with the team, he recorded 24 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
- •49ers signed Evan Anderson on August 18, 2026.
- •Anderson was previously waived in July.
- •Titus Leo was waived to make room on the roster.
- •Anderson played 12 games in his rookie season in 2024.
- •He recorded 24 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers sign DL Evan Anderson
"The 49ers waived defensive lineman Evan Anderson in July, but they brought him back to the team on Tuesday.
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