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Junior Fehoko signs with 49ers after turbulent path in NFL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Junior Fehoko signs with 49ers after turbulent path in NFL

Summary

Viliami 'Junior' Fehoko has joined the San Francisco 49ers, marking his third team in two years. After being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Fehoko faced challenges including a knee injury that sidelined his rookie season. He was later waived by Dallas and had brief stints with Washington and Indianapolis without appearing in a regular-season game. The 26-year-old defensive lineman aims to prove himself in his hometown and continue his journey in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Fehoko was a three-time first-team All-Mountain West selection.
•He previously played as a tight end before converting to defensive end.
•The 49ers signed him to a one-year deal, releasing tight end Josiah Deguara.
•Fehoko has yet to play a regular-season game in the NFL.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Spartan, Junior Fehoko, keeps grinding on the next stop of a hard NFL road

What they're saying

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Viliami “Junior” Fehoko has never played a regular-season snap in the NFL. But two years in and three franchises deep hasn’t stopped him from showing up. On Monday, the Bay Area native landed with the San Francisco 49ers, the latest stop in a league that has tested him at every turn. A hometown kid built […]
— Yahoo Sports

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