49ers sign Naquan Jones from Vikings' practice squad for defensive depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive tackle Naquan Jones off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad as they look to address depth concerns on their interior line. Rookie James Thompson Jr. is sidelined with a high-ankle sprain, prompting the move. Jones, previously with the Texans and Chargers, has experience in the NFL but is not expected to have a significant impact as a pass rusher. He will provide additional support alongside Osa Odighizuwa, CJ West, and Gracen Halton on the active roster for the upcoming weeks.
- •James Thompson Jr. out with a high-ankle sprain
- •Jones played 177 snaps in 2025 with limited pass rush impact
- •49ers hope Jones will help protect linebackers for a few weeks
- •Jones becomes the fourth healthy defensive tackle on the roster
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers poach a veteran defensive tackle off the Vikings’ practice squad
"The 49ers added a short-term replacement at defensive tackle. Naquan Jones, who played with the Texans and Chargers in 2025
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