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Former Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Signing With NFC Contender
Nov 10, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Eli Apple (41) and Tennessee Titans cornerback Justin Hardee Sr. (26) during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Signing With NFC Contender

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI
By James Rapien  |  Last updated Jul 27, 2025 6:50 PM ET

Former Bengals cornerback Eli Apple signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Apple spent two seasons with the Bengals (2021-22), helping them reach the AFC Championship Game in both years. He racked up 98 tackles and two interceptions in 31 games over that span.

The 29-year-old played for the Dolphins in 2023 and the Chargers last season. He's appeared in 14 games since leaving Cincinnati, compiling one interception and 48 tackles.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Bengals on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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