49ers sign RB Khalil Herbert and DE Titus Leo, release CB Eli Apple
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers made several roster changes on August 2, signing running back Khalil Herbert and defensive end Titus Leo. The moves followed injuries to key players at running back and defensive end. Isaac Guerendo is out with a pectoral injury, while rookie Kaelon Black is dealing with an ailment. Eli Apple was released, and undrafted rookie defensive end Mikail Kamara was waived due to a knee injury. The 49ers need Leo to contribute significantly during training camp and preseason.
- •49ers signed RB Khalil Herbert and DE Titus Leo on August 2.
- •Eli Apple was released to make room for the new signings.
- •Running back Isaac Guerendo is recovering from an offseason injury.
- •Rookie Kaelon Black is currently dealing with an unspecified ailment.
- •Mikail Kamara was waived/injured due to a knee issue.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers add RB, DE depth after letting go of veteran CB and rookie DE
"The San Francisco 49ers made a handful of roster moves Sunday to mitigate some of the rough injury luck they've had early in training camp.
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