49ers re-sign undrafted TE Khalil Dinkins prior to preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed undrafted tight end Khalil Dinkins, who was previously waived with an injury designation just before training camp. Dinkins had an impressive college career at Penn State, where he caught 37 passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns. With the final week of preseason approaching, he will have the opportunity to earn a spot on the team’s practice squad.
- •49ers re-signed Khalil Dinkins after releasing him before training camp.
- •Dinkins was primarily a blocker in college but showed pass-catching potential.
- •He caught 37 passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns at Penn State.
- •He will aim for a practice squad spot in the final week of the preseason.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers re-sign undrafted TE they released before training camp began
"The San Francisco 49ers brought back a rookie they let go the day before training camp practices began.
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