Corey Kiner traded from 49ers to Patriots during final cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Corey Kiner, a running back previously with the San Francisco 49ers, has been traded to the New England Patriots as NFL teams finalize their rosters. The 49ers, along with all other teams, must reduce their roster from 90 players to 53 by the upcoming deadline. This trade is part of a broader movement of former 49ers players finding new opportunities as the league nears its cutdown date. More updates on NFL roster changes are expected as the deadline approaches.
- •Corey Kiner was traded from the 49ers to the Patriots.
- •NFL teams must trim rosters to 53 players by Sunday.
- •Kiner's trade signals movement for other former 49ers.
- •The cutdown deadline is a pivotal time in the NFL calendar.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers RB dealt to Patriots at final cuts
"NFL teams are cutting their rosters from 90 players to 53, which means several former 49ers are finding new homes, including one running back.
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