The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed WR Xavier Smith to the team's practice squad. In order to make room on the roster, the team placed WR Dante Pettis on the Practice Squad Injured Reserve List.
Smith (5-9, 180) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. Throughout his three-year NFL career with the Rams (2024-26), he has appeared in 34 games (three starts) and registered 20 receptions for 309 yards to go along with four carries for 36 yards. He has also appeared in five postseason contests. In 2026, Smith appeared in three games with the Rams before he was waived by the team on October 2.
A 29-year-old native of Haines City, FL, Smith attended Florida A&M University for six seasons (2017-22) where he appeared in 33 games (30 starts) and registered 228 receptions for 2,893 yards and 25 touchdowns to go along with 20 carries for 96 yards and one touchdown on the ground.
Pettis (6-1, 195) originally signed to the team's practice squad on September 30, 2026.
