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49ers Acquire 9-Year NFL Veteran Before Broncos Game

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing Dante Pettis home. After a Tuesday workout at the team facility, the 30-year-old wide receiver is expected to sign and join the practice squad, pending a physical, according to reporting that first circulated from…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 2:53 AM
49ers Acquire 9-Year NFL Veteran Before Broncos Game
Key Things to Know
  • The 49ers are expected to sign veteran wide receiver Dante Pettis to their practice squad.
  • The deal follows a Tuesday workout as injuries have thinned San Francisco's receiving corps.
  • Pettis was originally drafted by the 49ers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign wide receiver Dante Pettis to their practice squad pending a physical. The move comes ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos as injuries, including a rib issue for Mike Evans, have depleted the team's receiver depth.

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