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The San Francisco 49ers released veteran wide receiver Malik Turner from their practice squad on October 27 and signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens in his place.

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San Francisco 49ers Terminate Contract of Long-Time WR

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad on Tuesday, clearing a spot for defensive lineman Kevin Givens, via the NFL transaction wire.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 27

49ers announce bye week roster moves

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to the practice squad and released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

49ers Elevating Two Players For Monday Night Football

Per Matt Maiocoo, the 49ers are elevating WR Malik Turner and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 6 against the Commanders.

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Latest 49ers roster moves include Brandin Cooks signing

The San Francisco 49ers made several roster moves Thursday, including signing veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their active 53-man roster ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

49ers Call Up Two Players For Wildcard Game

The San Francisco 49ers elevated LB Jalen Graham and WR Malik Turner from their practice squad on Saturday. Turner, 29, wound up signing on with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois back in 2018.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 11

49ers make playoff roster moves ahead of Eagles Wild Card matchup

The 49ers announced a pair of roster moves on Saturday to help address ongoing wide receiver issues and a suddenly depleted linebacker corps ahead of Sunday's Wild Card playoff game in Philadelphia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / September 20, 2025

49ers elevate QB Adrian Martinez, WR Malik Turner

The 49ers elevated quarterback Adrian Martinez from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, the team announced. With Mac Jones expected to start for a second consecutive game with Brock Purdy nursing a toe injury, the 49ers will need Martinez available to back up Jones.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / August 13, 2025

49ers sign WR Malik Turner

The 49ers need some healthy bodies at wide receiver, and they've found one in Malik Turner. Turner signed with San Francisco today, the team announced.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 13, 2025

The 49ers Sign Veteran Wide Receiver who Knows Their Offensive System

The 49ers are desperate for bodies at the wide receiver position. They have a joint practice Thursday in Henderson, Nevada against the Las Vegas Raiders, and they barely will have enough players to get through the session.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 13, 2025

49ers announce roster moves ahead of joint practice with Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Malik Turner to a one-year deal, which was first reported earlier today. To make room on the roster, the team has placed defensive end Bradlee Anae on the injured reserve list.

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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 13, 2025

49ers reportedly signing record-setting UFL receiver

According to James Larsen of Pro Football Newsroom, the San Francisco 49ers are adding a familiar face to their roster. The team is reportedly signing wide receiver Malik Turner, one of four receivers who worked out for the 49ers on Tuesday.

NFL News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 29, 2025

Former Illini Receiver Malik Turner Scores His First Touchdown in UFL

It has been a while since former Illinois star Malik Turner scored a touchdown – more than four years, in fact – but that changed Saturday when Turner found the end zone for the Michigan Panthers on Saturday for his first career UFL touchdown.

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49ers Cut WR Malik Turner From IR

The San Francisco 49ers released WR Malik Turner from injured reserve with a settlement on Thursday, per the NFL transaction wire. Turner, 28, wound up signing on with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois back in 2018.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6, 2024

49ers officially announce Matt Breida signing; place Malik Turner on IR

The San Francisco 49ers officially announced they have signed running back Matt Breida to a one-year deal, a move that was first reported on Monday. Breida took part in this morning's practice with the team, wearing 28 as his jersey number.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6, 2024

49ers Placing WR Malik Turner On IR

According to Nick Wagoner, the 49ers are placing WR Malik Turner on injured reserve and will likely be waiving him with an injury settlement shortly. Turner, 28, wound up signing on with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois back in 2018.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 25, 2024

49ers announce roster moves ahead of second training camp practice

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed wide receiver Malik Turner to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team has placed tackle Trent Williams on the reserve/did not report list.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2022