The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have claimed DL Jordan Jefferson off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived DL Evan Anderson. In addition, the team has signed the following 13 players to the team's practice squad:
CB Eli Apple
WR Junior Bergen
DL William Bradley-King
DB Derrick Canteen
WR Robbie Chosen
DL Trevis Gipson
LB Jalen Graham
OL Drake Nugent
LB Curtis Robinson
WR Malik Turner
DL Sebastian Valdez
TE Brayden Willis
OL Nick Zakelj
Jefferson (6-2, 316) was originally drafted by the Jaguars in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. In 2024, Jefferson appeared in eight games and registered 12 tackles, 1.0 sack and one pass defensed.
A 23-year-old native of Navarre, FL, Jefferson attended West Virginia University (2019-22) before transferring to Louisiana State University (2023) where he appeared in 55 games (23 starts) and totaled 90 tackles, eight passes defensed, 6.0 sacks and one forced fumble.
Anderson (6-3, 326) appeared in 12 games (one start) with the team and registered 24 tackles, 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
