The following release is courtesy of San Francisco 49ers Communications
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have claimed LB Garret Wallow off waivers from the Denver Broncos. In order to make room on the roster, the team placed OL Ben Bartch on the Injured Reserve List.
Wallow (6-2, 230) was originally drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (170th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Throughout his five-year career with the Texans (2021-23), Tennessee Titans (2023-24) and Broncos (2025), Wallow has appeared in 42 games (five starts) and registered 36 tackles, 1.0 sack and 1 pass defensed in addition to 11 special teams tackles.
In 2025, he appeared in seven games with the Broncos and tallied five special teams tackles prior to being waived by the team on December 6.
A 26-year-old native of River Ridge, LA, Wallow attended Texas Christian University (2017-20) where he appeared in 48 games and registered 293 tackles, 9.5 sacks, five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one interception.
Bartch (6-6, 315) appeared in six games (two starts) with the team this season.
More San Francisco 49ers content from Sactown Sports
The San Francisco 49ers announced that linebacker Curtis Robinson has been selected as the team’s winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide for the second consecutive year.
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, is the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game.
Inspired by his mother’s career as a college professor, Robinson understands the importance of ensuring equal access to quality education, regardless of socioeconomic background.
A passionate advocate for the 49ers Foundation’s mission to empower and educate youth, Robinson has been a consistent presence, joining Title I students in the 49ers EDU classroom as they explore STEAM concepts through football.
Recognizing education as a key pillar of social justice, Robinson serves on the 49ers Social Justice Player Committee, helping direct over $1 million in team funding to community organizations and mentoring youth from those partners.
Supporting the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative, he also read to more than 150 elementary students and helped distribute over 1,000 books promoting diversity and inclusion through the team’s Read for Justice program.
Guided by the influence of his educator mother and coach father, Robinson values mentorship deeply. He works with Fresh Lifelines for Youth, mentoring teens impacted by the justice system, volunteers with Drive 4 Change in Oakland, teaching golf and promoting life skills through sport, and has joined the team’s annual visit to San Quentin State Rehabilitation Center to meet with justice-impacted individuals and their families.
49ers LB Curtis Robinson named team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year winner
Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Sunday, December 14th – vs. Tennessee Titans – 1:25 PM PT
Monday, December 22nd – @ Indianapolis Colts – 5:15 PM PT
Sunday, December 28th – vs. Chicago Bears – 5:20 PM PT
TBD (Flex Game) – vs. Seattle Seahawks
Listen to all San Francisco 49ers games right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM!
Thank you for reading SactownSports.com. Follow us on Twitter and Google News, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
