Derrick Canteen signs with Titans after leaving 49ers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Derrick Canteen has signed with the Tennessee Titans after being waived by the San Francisco 49ers. The cornerback's release came as the 49ers made roster adjustments to accommodate new players ahead of training camp. Canteen, who played collegiately at Georgia Southern, Virginia Tech, and Cincinnati, had a brief tenure with San Francisco, joining the practice squad after initially being cut. He reunites with former 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh in Tennessee as he competes for a roster spot in the upcoming month.
- •Derrick Canteen waived by the 49ers last week.
- •Professional career included stops at Georgia Southern and Virginia Tech.
- •Canteen signs with the Titans for another roster opportunity.
- •Previous 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is now with the Titans.
- •Training camp competition begins soon for available roster spots.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Former LSU football safety finds new home in the NFL
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers DB finds new NFL home with Titans
"Former LSU football star Jamal Adams has a new home in the NFL. The linebacker signed with the Vikings just ahead of training camp.
"The San Francisco 49ers moved on from a young defensive back last week, and now he's found a new home with the Tennessee Titans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 3:28 PMFormer LSU football safety finds new home in the NFL
Former LSU football star Jamal Adams has a new home in the NFL. The linebacker signed with the Vikings just ahead of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:43 PMFormer 49ers DB finds new NFL home with Titans
The San Francisco 49ers moved on from a young defensive back last week, and now he's found a new home with the Tennessee Titans.
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