49ers add receiver KhaDarel Hodge amid flurry of roster workouts and veteran cuts
The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge after evaluating several players and released veterans Cam Sample and Kevin Givens.
With a sizable injury list of 20 players, the San Francisco 49ers have been active in reshaping their roster. After a series of tryouts involving offensive linemen and wide receivers, the team signed free-agent receiver KhaDarel Hodge. Concurrently, vested veterans Cam Sample and Kevin Givens were released after being placed on injured reserve and waived, respectively.
The workouts featured guard Braden Daniels, tackle Ryan Mosesso, lineman Kion Smith, and receivers Kristian Wilkerson and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The 49ers also noted that offensive linemen Brett Toth suffered an undisclosed injury and Carver Willis entered concussion protocol, leaving the squad thin at both positions ahead of Thursday's practice.
Why it matters
The moves address the 49ers' depth issues caused by numerous injuries and could affect upcoming game preparations.
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