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49ers re-sign punter Thomas Morstead, place receiver on IR

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Aug 27, 2025 4:36 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead, just one day after releasing him during roster cut-downs. To make room on the 53-man roster, the team placed wide receiver Jacob Cowing on injured reserve.

The 49ers announced they have re-signed P Thomas Morstead to a one-year deal.
In order to make room on the roster, the team placed WR Jacob Cowing on the Injured Reserve List.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 27, 2025

Cowing suffered a torn hamstring in training camp and was expected to miss at least six weeks while recovering. The second-year wideout appeared in 15 games as a rookie in 2024, finishing with four receptions for 80 yards. San Francisco delayed placing Cowing on injured reserve to preserve the option of designating him for return later in the season, rather than using one of their two designated-to-return slots during roster cut-downs.

Morstead, entering his 17th NFL season, joined the 49ers this offseason to replace longtime punter Mitch Wishnowsky.

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