49ers sign punter Jack Bouwmeester to three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The 49ers announced the signing of punter Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year contract on July 18, 2026. This move follows the placement of an undrafted free agent on the active/non-football injury list. Bouwmeester, 27, played his final college season at Texas in 2025 after stints at Utah and Michigan State, where he averaged 44.5 yards per punt last season, with a long of 58 yards. He joins Corliss Waitman on the team's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Bouwmeester played at Texas, Utah, and Michigan State.
- •He averaged 43.8 yards per punt in college.
- •The 49ers announced the deal on July 18, 2026.
- •Placement of an undrafted free agent occurred concurrently.
- •Bouwmeester joins Corliss Waitman on the roster.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers sign rookie P Jack Bouwmeester
"The 49ers signed punter Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year deal, the team announced Saturday.
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