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Article49ers release DL Naquan JonesOctober 20, 2026

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The 49ers could be making the move to clear a roster spot for wide receiver Christian Kirk. Kirk's 21-day return-to-practice window opened last week. He has been on injured reserve all season with a calf injury.

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Kirk's return window opened; 49ers cleared roster spot for his activation.

Kirk's 21-day return-to-practice window opened last week after spending the entire season on injured reserve with a calf injury; the 49ers released defensive lineman Naquan Jones to clear a roster spot for his potential activation, signaling the team's readiness to reintegrate him into the offense.