49ers sign safety Ashtyn Davis, waive running back Jermar Jefferson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers signed former third-round safety Ashtyn Davis on June 2, 2026, after several OTA practices. To create space on the roster, the team waived running back Jermar Jefferson. Davis played the previous season with the Miami Dolphins, starting 12 games and proving effective against deep passes. He brings experience from five seasons with the New York Jets but has faced injury challenges, including a quad issue and time in the concussion protocol in past years.
- •Davis started 12 games for Miami last season.
- •He was targeted six times on deep passes, allowing only two receptions.
- •Jefferson was waived to clear roster space for Davis.
- •Davis has a history of injuries including a quad issue.
- •Davis played 681 snaps, primarily as a free safety last season.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers add former 3rd-round safety Ashtyn Davis; waive running back
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