49ers sign Dante Pettis after addressing wide receiver injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are set to sign wide receiver Dante Pettis following a successful workout, as reported on September 29, 2026. The team is dealing with injuries to several receivers, including Ricky Pearsall and De'Zhaun Stribling, prompting the need for immediate help. Pettis, drafted by the 49ers in 2018, is familiar with the team's system and is expected to contribute right away. His past experience with the 49ers and performance with other teams position him as a reliable option amid the current roster complications.
- •The 49ers face multiple wide receiver injuries.
- •Dante Pettis was a second-round pick by the 49ers in 2018.
- •Pettis spent time with the Saints, Giants, and Bears since leaving San Francisco.
- •The signing aims to provide immediate support to the receiving corps.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers to sign plug-and-play WR after successful workout
"The San Francisco 49ers need wide receiver help, so they've turned back to an old friend to get the job done.
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