The 49ers reportedly have added cornerback depth following Renardo Green’s hamstring injury.
Eli Apple is signing a one-year contract with San Francisco, the veteran cornerback’s agent Kevin Conner told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday afternoon.
Veteran cornerback Eli Apple is signing a one-year deal with the 49ers, per Kevin Conner at @UniSportsMgmt. pic.twitter.com/fN9DD4pQwC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2025
The 29-year-old, who has been on six teams throughout his nine-year NFL career, was selected with the No. 10 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Last October, Apple signed with the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad and was promoted to the active roster in November. However, after suffering a hamstring injury, the veteran played in only four games in the 2024 season.
With no return timeline set for second-year corner Green, the veteran is slated to get a chance leading up to preseason.
Apple has played 102 career games with 82 starts, recording six career interceptions with 61 passes defensed.
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