49ers waive rookie TE Khalil Dinkins, sign Tanner McLachlan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have waived undrafted rookie tight end Khalil Dinkins and signed Tanner McLachlan ahead of training camp. Dinkins, who suffered an offseason injury, was placed on the non-football injury list. McLachlan, a former sixth-round pick by the Bengals, previously spent time on the Chargers' practice squad. He will join a competition for playing time with other tight ends on the roster.
- •49ers open training camp with roster changes
- •Dinkins waived after offseason injury
- •McLachlan was a sixth-round pick by Bengals
- •McLachlan previously on Chargers' practice squad
- •Competition for tight end spot includes Rucci and Willis
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers waive rookie TE, add former Bengals draft pick in roster move
"The San Francisco 49ers will open training camp with a new face on their roster at tight end.
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