49ers hold tryouts for five players after Tonges, Collins injuries; sign Jack Stoll to practice squad
The 49ers worked out multiple veteran tight ends and defensive tackles and added Jack Stoll to the practice squad as short-term depth following injuries to Jake Tonges and Alfred Collins.
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Tight ends: Lawrence Cager, Tanner Conner, Jack Stoll.
Defensive tackles: Larry Ogunjobi, Daniel Ekuale.
Tryouts occurred Tuesday in the wake of recent injuries to the 49ers’ TE and DT groups.
NBC Bay Area reports the 49ers added Jack Stoll to the practice squad following the workouts.
Stoll’s NFL experience includes spells with Philadelphia, Miami and New Orleans across five seasons.
The signing provides a veteran tight-end option for practices and potential elevation.
Tryouts signal urgency to identify available veterans after Jake Tonges’ game-day knee issue and Alfred Collins’ season-ending patellar tear.
Larry Ogunjobi was the highest-profile DL in for a look, though the team opted for Stoll at TE on the practice squad.
These moves give the 49ers immediate options for practice reps and potential game elevations if needed.