Breaking Now: 49ers Reportedly Sign Veteran Safety to the Practice Squad Amid Injury Crisis

with rookie Malik Mustapha dealing with an ankle injury

Report: 49ers Add Veteran Safety to Practice Squad Amid Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran safety Adrian Amos to their practice squad, according to his agents at Equity Sports. This move comes after the release of wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. from the practice squad.

With multiple safeties battling injuries, the 49ers have brought in one of the most experienced defensive backs available. Amos, who is in his 10th NFL season, has previously played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Houston Texans.

While he hasn’t made a Pro Bowl, Amos was a reliable starter for the first eight years of his career. Drafted in the fifth round from Penn State in 2015, he began as a starting safety with the Bears, where he recorded career highs in interceptions, tackles, and passes defended in his final year with the team. Following that season, he signed a four-year, ** $ 37 million contract** with the Packers, where he continued to perform well with at least 80 tackles in each of his four seasons there.

Entering free agency at age 30, Amos saw less interest and ended up signing a one-year deal with the Jets last season, but was released after 11 games and spent the remainder of the season with the Texans. He signed with the Jaguars this past offseason but was cut before Week 1.

Currently, the 49ers are missing starting safety Talanoa Hufanga and rookie safety Malik Mustapha, who left Week 6 early with an ankle injury and did not practice on Monday. Mustapha was seen working on the side, raising concerns about his status for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team’s safety depth is thin, with Ji’Ayir Brown, George Odum, and Jaylen Mahoney as the only active roster options.

Mahoney missed a critical tackle that led to a kickoff return for a touchdown against the Seahawks, prompting the team to consider changes in their special teams unit.

As the 49ers prepare for a strong second-half push, they have historically relied on veteran players. Last season, they started Isaiah Oliver as the nickel and brought in Logan Ryan, who eventually started in the playoffs.