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49ers sign Dante Pettis to practice squad amid wide receiver injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:18 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

49ers sign Dante Pettis to practice squad amid wide receiver injuries

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Dante Pettis to their practice squad on September 29, 2026, as the team faces significant injuries among its receiving corps. Pettis, a former second-round pick who last played for the 49ers in 2020, returns to help alleviate depth issues. The 49ers have already placed Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on injured reserve, while veteran Mike Evans is day-to-day with a rib injury. Pettis is expected to provide depth and emergency support as the 49ers prepare for their Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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Status Watch

•Dante Pettis returns to the 49ers after six years away
•San Francisco's wide receiver depth is strained due to injuries
•Mike Evans is questionable for Week 4 following a rib injury
•Pettis signed to the practice squad after impressing in a workout
•The 49ers are preparing for an upcoming game against the Broncos

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In September 2026, the San Francisco 49ers turned to a familiar face amid a wave of wide receiver injuries. Dante Pettis, the team’s former 2018 second-round pick, is returning to the organization eight years after he first arrived in the Bay Area. Once a promising young receiver who flashed big-play ability as a rookie, Pettis […] The post 49ers Make Surprising Roster Move as Mike Evans’ Availability Remains in Question appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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