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49ers Released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo

The San Francisco 49ers announced they officially released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. The 49ers have released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo. 📰: https://t.co/bc300qI3Qh pic.twitter.com/iwJwGfOiht — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 23, 2026 Matt Barrows notes that this could be to make…

By Jonathan Comeaux · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:06 PM

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The San Francisco 49ers officially released defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday.
The transaction may create roster space to activate wide receiver Christian Kirk from injured reserve.
Okoronkwo has recorded two tackles and one sack in six appearances for the 49ers this season.

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The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the release of defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. Reporter Matt Barrows noted the roster move could create space to activate wide receiver Christian Kirk from injured reserve.

Okoronkwo, 31, initially joined San Francisco in August and has moved on and off the roster this season. Across six appearances for the 49ers in 2026, he recorded two tackles and one sack.

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