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49ers Add Valdes-Scantling to Practice Squad, Bring Back Russell Gage, Explore Kendrick Bourne

A depleted receiver group prompts short-term veteran additions through roster maneuvering.

Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) heads to the practice fields for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images/File Photo
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders runs in action against Alex Anzalone #34 and Terrion Arnold #0 of the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after competing a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Overview

  • Marquez Valdes-Scantling joined San Francisco on a practice-squad deal, per The Athletic, after initial reports framed it as a one-year contract.
  • General manager John Lynch said the team is evaluating Kendrick Bourne for a possible reunion and is gathering medical information following his recent injury.
  • Lynch confirmed Jauan Jennings previously requested a trade but said the team has moved on and expects him to remain, with his Week 1 status still uncertain due to a calf issue.
  • Russell Gage is back on the active roster for Week 1, joining Ricky Pearsall and Skyy Moore as available receivers while Brandon Aiyuk starts on PUP and Demarcus Robinson serves a three-game suspension.
  • The 49ers also claimed defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson off waivers from Jacksonville and continued practice-squad moves to preserve flexibility before the opener.