49Ers Bolster Roster With New Signings Ahead of Season
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Deebo Samuel officially signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers after spending the previous season with the Washington Commanders.
49ers.com - KhaDarel Hodge is a 31-year-old native of Mendenhal, MS.
49ers.com - Ogbo Okoronkwo is a 31-year-old native of Gainesville, FL.
49ers.com - The San Francisco 49ers signed WR KhaDarel Hodge and DL Ogbo Okoronkwo.
Heavy NFL - KhaDarel Hodge is a former Detroit Lions wide receiver.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The 49ers signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal, reuniting him with the team after a one-year stint away.
49ers.com - Hodge attended Prairie View A&M University for three seasons (2015-17) where he appeared in 30 games and registered 104 receptions for 1,797 yards (17.3 average) and 21 touchdowns after transferring from Hinds Community College (MS).
49ers.com - Okoronkwo attended the University of Oklahoma for four seasons (2014-17) where he appeared in 46 games (27 starts) and registered 164 tackles, 21.0 sacks and five forced fumbles. As a junior in 2016, he earned Second-Team All-Big-12 Honors.
49ers.com - Hodge has appeared in four postseason contests during his NFL career.
49ers.com - In 2025, Hodge recorded three receptions for 31 yards (10.3 average) with the Falcons.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo has appeared in seven postseason contests where he tallied four tackles and one pass defensed.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo registered 164 tackles, 21.0 sacks, and five forced fumbles during his college career at the University of Oklahoma.
49ers.com - Hodge and Okoronkwo were signed to one-year deals.
49ers.com - The 49ers waived DL Kevin Givens and DL Cameron Sample to make room on the roster.
49ers.com - Hodge has appeared in 118 games (10 starts) and registered 67 receptions for 1,026 yards (15.3 average) and two touchdowns in his NFL career.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo has appeared in 81 games (13 starts) and registered 127 tackles, 17.0 sacks, four passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in his NFL career.
WHERE:
49ers.com - Hodge attended Prairie View A&M University for three seasons (2015-17) after transferring from Hinds Community College (MS).
49ers.com - Okoronkwo attended the University of Oklahoma for four seasons (2014-17).
49ers.com - Hodge is a native of Mendenhal, MS.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo is a native of Gainesville, FL.
49ers.com - Hodge attended Prairie View A&M University.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo attended the University of Oklahoma.
WHEN:
49ers.com - Hodge originally entered the NFL after signing with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on July 24, 2018.
49ers.com - Hodge appeared in 12 games (one start) with the Falcons in 2025.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
49ers.com - Okoronkwo appeared in one game with the Eagles in 2025.
49ers.com - Givens originally signed with the team on July 26, 2026.
49ers.com - Sample originally signed with the team on April 13, 2026.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - Hodge is looking to compete against the Detroit Lions, as both teams are in contention to win the NFC.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - The 49ers made the signing of Deebo Samuel to strengthen their wide receiver group following injuries to Ricky Pearsall, Mike Evans, and DeZhaun Stribling.
49ers.com - The 49ers signed Hodge and Okoronkwo to bolster their roster ahead of the season due to injuries in the wide receiver group.
49ers.com - Hodge and Okoronkwo were signed to bolster the 49ers' roster ahead of the season.
The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal, bringing him back to the team after a season with the Washington Commanders. This move aims to bolster the 49ers' wide receiver group, especially in light of injuries to players like Ricky Pearsall, Mike Evans, and DeZhaun Stribling. Samuel's return is expected to enhance the team's offensive options as they prepare for the upcoming season.