Eli Apple signs with 49ers for 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Cornerback Eli Apple has signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers for the 2026 NFL season. This move enhances the 49ers' secondary as they aim to return to the postseason. Apple previously played a crucial role for the Cincinnati Bengals during their Super Bowl run in 2021 but has since had a varied career across different teams. The signing adds depth to the team's roster as training camps begin.
- •Eli Apple has joined the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Apple was a key player for the Bengals in 2021.
- •The 49ers are looking to enhance their secondary.
- •Training camps are set to begin soon.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bengals Defensive Star Signs With 49ers
"A former defensive star of the Cincinnati Bengals has finally found a new home for the 2026 NFL season. Former Bengals Star Lands With 49ers Cornerback Eli Apple has signed a deal to join the San Francisco 49ers for the year. Apple now gives the 49ers more depth in the secondary as the team looks […] The post Former Bengals Defensive Star Signs With 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.
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