NFL training camps are underway, and the San Francisco 49ers are continuing to make moves to shore up their wide receiver depth.
The team announced on Wednesday that they’ve signed WR Quintez Cephus and also waived running back Israel Abanikanda.
The following is courtesy of 49ers PR:
Cephus (6-1, 208) was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round (166th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Throughout his five-year NFL career with the Lions (2020-24), Buffalo Bills (2024), Houston Texans (2024), and Los Angeles Rams (2024-25), he has appeared in 22 games (six starts) and registered 37 receptions for 568 yards (15.4 average) and four touchdowns. In 2024, Cephus spent time on the Rams’ practice squad.
A 27-year-old native of Macon, GA, Cephus attended the University of Wisconsin for four years (2016-19), where he appeared in 38 games and registered 93 receptions for 1,496 yards (16.1 average) and 13 touchdowns.
Abanikanda (5-10, 216) was claimed off waivers by San Francisco on December 3, 2024.
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The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2025 NFL season with notable turnover from the previous year.
Their defensive line will be heavily reliant on newly drafted players, while the wide receiver room has seen changes as well.
Deebo Samuel was traded to Washington. Brandon Aiyuk is still battling back from a knee injury he suffered late last season.
49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters on Tuesday that Aiyuk is “not anywhere close to having a concrete timeline.”
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Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Preseason
- Tuesday, July 15th – Start of training camp (Rookies)
- Saturday, August 9th – vs. Denver Broncos – 5:30 PM PT
- Saturday, August 16th – @ Las Vegas Raiders – 1:00 PM PT
- Saturday, August 23rd – vs. Los Angeles Chargers – 5:30 PM PT
Regular Season
- Sunday, September 7th – @ Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 PM PT *Season opener*
- Sunday, September 14th – @ New Orleans Saints – 10:00 AM PT
- Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
- Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
- Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT