49ers sign offensive tackle Kion Smith, waive Colton Dowell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The 49ers announced Thursday that they have signed offensive tackle Kion Smith. To make room for Smith, the team waived wide receiver Colton Dowell. Smith, who went undrafted in 2021, has played in 23 games with the Miami Dolphins, making two starts during the 2025 season. Dowell, a seventh-round pick in 2023, caught one pass for three yards in 10 games last season.
- •Kion Smith signed a contract with the 49ers on August 6, 2026.
- •Colton Dowell was waived to create a roster spot for Smith.
- •Smith previously played for the Falcons and Dolphins.
- •Dowell had limited impact during his rookie season with the 49ers.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers sign OT Kion Smith
"The 49ers announced a pair of roster moves on Thursday.
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