Why the 49ers Added Former All-Pro Eric Kendricks as They Gear up for a Playoff Push

Why the 49ers added former All-Pro Eric Kendricks as they gear up for a playoff push

With Fred Warner out for the season and Tatum Bethune sidelined due to an ankle injury, the team is bringing a veteran linebacker aboard.

49ers sign LB Eric Kendricks to practice squad as preparations for Browns begin

49ers add veteran LB Eric Kendricks to the practice squad as preparations for the Browns begin, releasing Stone Blanton in key roster moves.

49ers Signed LB Eric Kendricks

The San Francisco 49ers announced they signed LB Eric Kendricks to the practice squad.  The #49ers sign LB Eric Kendricks to the practice squad and release Stone Blanton. : https://t.co/cHDzWrC3C3 pic.twitter.com/62MlRDB90p — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 26, 2025 To make room, the team cut LB Stone Blanton.  He’ll add to the depth at linebacker for the 49ers, who have been hit by the injury bug. Kendricks declined a practice squad offe…