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49ers Announce Five Moves For Wild Card Round

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co
By Jonathan Comeaux | Last updated Jan 7, 2026 3:08 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers announced they’ve promoted LB Eric Kendricks to the active roster from the practice squad, placed LB Tatum Bethune on injured reserve, signed LB Kyzir White to the practice squad, designated WR Jacob Cowing to return, and signed LB Milo Eifler to a Futures contract.

The #49ers have announced the following roster moves:
-Promoted Eric Kendricks to the active roster
-Placed Tatum Bethune on IR
-Signed Kyzir White to the practice squad
-Opened practice window for Jacob Cowing
-Signed Milo Eifler to Reserve/Future contract

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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 7, 2026

Kendricks, 33, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2015. He signed a four-year, $5.155 million contract and was set to make a base salary of $705,000 for the 2018 season before signing a five-year, $50 million extension in 2018.

The Vikings opted to cut Kendricks loose in 2022, and he eventually signed a two-year, $13.25 million deal with the Chargers. He was let go after just a year again and signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys.

In 2024, Kendricks appeared in 15 games for the Cowboys and recorded 138 total tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, one recovery, two interceptions, and three pass defenses.

In 2025, he appeared in three games for the 49ers and recorded six tackles.

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