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San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 31
49ers Terminate Contract of Former First-Round Pick
The San Francisco 49ers have again parted ways with veteran cornerback Eli Apple, releasing the former first-round pick as they trimmed their roster to 53 players for the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12
49ers Sign RB Zamir White, CB Eli Apple
With injuries limiting the 49ers’ backfield presently, they conducted a recent workout and are adding a former starter. Zamir White signed with the team Wednesday.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4
49ers Hosted Veteran CB Eli Apple For Visit
The San Francisco 49ers hosted veteran CB Eli Apple for a visit, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Apple, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Giants back in 2016.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 3
49ers Release Former First-Round Pick After Disappointing Tenure
The San Francisco 49ers have gone through a week of training camp, and they shuffled up the bottom of the roster on Sunday. One of the moves the team made was to release veteran cornerback Eli Apple.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 3
San Francisco 49ers Release Former First-Round Pick
The San Francisco 49ers have released cornerback Eli Apple on Sunday, ending Apple’s brief tenure in the Bay Area. The move was reported by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 2
49ers Make Four Moves, Release CB Eli Apple
The San Francisco 49ers announced a series of roster moves on Sunday including releasing veteran CB Eli Apple. The full list includes: 49ers released DB Eli Apple.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 27, 2025
49ers activate CB Eli Apple from practice squad, NFL fines LB Fred Warner for unnecessary roughness
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the elevation of CB Eli Apple from the team's practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 27, 2025
49ers Elevated CB Eli Apple
The 49ers announced on Saturday that they are elevating veteran CB Eli Apple from the practice squad for Week 4. Apple, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Giants back in 2016.
NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 7, 2025
Ex-Saints Starter Available After 49ers Release
Roster moves are popping up all across the National Football League now with preseason games kicking off and one on Thursday involved a former member of the New Orleans Saints.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7, 2025
Infamous NFL cornerback gets released
An infamous NFL defender now finds himself back in the free-agent pool.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 7, 2025
49ers sign DT Michael Dwumfour, release CB Eli Apple
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team released cornerback Eli Apple.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 28, 2025
49ers officially announce CB signing, release WR
The San Francisco 49ers have officially confirmed the signing of veteran cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year contract. In a corresponding move to clear a roster spot, the team released wide receiver Quintez Cephus.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / July 28, 2025
49ers Sign Former Top-10 Pick Weeks Before NFL Preseason Begins
The San Francisco 49ers endured an underwhelming 2024 season. Of their 17 games, they managed to win only six, dropping several winnable matchups. This stood in stark contrast to 2023, when they reached the Super Bowl but ultimately fell to the Kansas City Chiefs.
New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 28, 2025
49ers Sign Ex-Saints CB, 9-Year NFL Veteran
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly landed a former member of the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Former Saints cornerback Eli Apple was still available in free agency after spending the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / July 27, 2025
Agency: 49ers signing veteran CB Eli Apple
Veteran cornerback Eli Apple will have a chance to play for his seventh NFL team after agreeing to a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, his agency said on social media Sunday.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 27, 2025
49ers sign veteran CB after Renardo Green injury
Down another body in the room, San Francisco moved to sign veteran cornerback Eli Apple.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14, 2024
Chargers sign veteran CB after recent injuries in secondary
The Chargers have agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Eli Apple.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / January 5, 2024
The Dolphins unit that will decide the AFC East in showdown vs. Bills
The Dolphins will battle the the Bills for the AFC East in a battle for the ages.
Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023
Tyreek Hill signed off on Dolphins adding Eli Apple
Hill and Apple appear to have squashed whatever beef there was between the two. Apple even told reporters over the weekend that his first interaction with the speedy WR in the Dolphins locker room was a pleasant one.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2023
WR Tyreek Hill reacts to Dolphins signing longtime rival CB
Tyreek Hill is excited for a big day at practice on Monday after the Dolphins signed cornerback Eli Apple.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2023
Four servings of NFL names for National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
June is National Fruit and Vegetables Month. The CDC recommends adults take in at least 1½ cups of fruit per day and 2 to 3 cups per day of vegetables. Or you could have a look at the most produce-worthy names in NFL history.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 29, 2023
Former Bills Pro Bowler roasts Bengals CB Eli Apple
Apple has taken plenty of heat over the last week for tweeting disparaging remarks toward a handful of Bills players, including injured safety Damar Hamlin.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 24, 2023
Bengals' Eli Apple responds to criticism over possible Damar Hamlin-related tweet
Eli Apple posted on Twitter Tuesday afternoon, in the wake of mounting criticism over a Monday night tweet that may have been mocking Damar Hamlin.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2022
Patriots QB Mac Jones fined for two separate incidents against Bengals
Jones has developed a nasty reputation for being a dirty player, which is not something you typically hear about a quarterback. His wallet is a bit lighter because of it.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2022
Patriots QB Mac Jones says he had 'no intention' of hurting Eli Apple
Following an $11,138 fine for diving at the legs of cornerback Eli Apple during Saturday’s 22-18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones may need to do some image rehabilitation.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25, 2022
Watch: Patriots QB Mac Jones is developing reputation for being dirty player
We still do not know what type of player New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is when it comes being a franchise quarterback. But he is developing quite a reputation for being another type of player.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2022
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill calls out Bengals CB Eli Apple: 'I owe you, boy'
Per Statmuse, Hill has not put up big numbers against the Bengals (1-2), tallying 13 catches for 108 yards and one TD in two games.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2022
Watch: Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase snags slick one-handed grab over Eli Apple
With Apple draped all over him, Chase elevated for a ball that was perhaps just a hair overthrown. He came down with an incredible one-handed grab.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / February 17, 2022
Bengals CB Eli Apple: Criticisms 'reawoke a fire in me' for 2022 season
In the final plays of Super Bowl LVI, Apple was called for a pass-interference penalty before allowing the game-winning touchdown.
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