49ers add receiving depth with Josiah Deguara, Trenton Irwin

Both veterans signed one-year contracts.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

More receiving help: the 49ers have signed veteran TE Josiah Deguara and former Bengals WR Trenton Irwin to one-year dea Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Deguara joins as a tight end, while Irwin arrives after playing for Cincinnati. The additions give San Francisco two more pass-catching options for the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The moves broaden the competition for receiving snaps during training camp. Deguara also adds experience to the tight end group.

By the numbers: Deguara has 53 receptions for 471 yards and three touchdowns across 77 career games through 2025.

What to watch: Training camp will determine where Deguara and Irwin fit in San Francisco’s receiving rotation.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-07-31T16:54:44.974177+00:00

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