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49ers sign veteran DT Naquan Jones off Vikings practice squad

San Francisco addresses interior defensive line depth with Jones signing as rookie James Thompson Jr. deals with high-ankle sprain.

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What to know

  • 49ers signed veteran DT Naquan Jones off Vikings practice squad to fill depth gap created by rookie James Thompson Jr.'s high-ankle sprain.
  • Jones (177 snaps in 2025 with Texans/Chargers) provides short-term depth; only Odighizuwa, West, and Halton are healthy defensive tackles for Week 3.
  • The signing suggests the 49ers opted not to promote practice squad defensive tackles Valdez, Givens, or Jackson for game action.

“The 49ers are hoping that Jones can hold his ground and keep linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw uncovered for a couple of weeks until the team gets healthier.”

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49ers sign veteran DT Naquan Jones off Vikings practice squad
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    Jones' 2025 stats detailed; 49ers defensive line composition assessed

    Jones logged 177 snaps in 2025 with the Texans and Chargers, recording 13 tackles with two misses and 13 impact plays. As a pass rusher, he had only two pressures with a 3.3% win rate, though his run-stop percentage was 4.8%. The 49ers' healthy defensive tackles are limited to Odighizuwa, West, and Halton heading into Week 3.

    1. 1 outlet 49ers poach a veteran defensive tackle off the Vikings’ practice squad

      first by Yahoo Sports, 11h ago

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    49ers sign veteran DT Naquan Jones off Vikings practice squad

    The 49ers announced the signing of veteran defensive tackle Naquan Jones, 6'3" and 313 pounds, off the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad to address interior defensive line depth with rookie James Thompson Jr. sidelined by a high-ankle sprain.

    “The 49ers are signing veteran DT Naquan Jones off the Vikings practice squad, per source.”
    — Tom Pelissero

    • The 49ers are signing veteran DT Naquan Jones off the Vikings practice squad, per source.

      @TomPelisseroX11h ago225▲view on X ↗