What happened: The San Francisco 49ers announced Friday they have waived offensive lineman Zach Thomas. San Francisco had signed Thomas in January.

Why it matters: The move opens a roster spot as San Francisco continues to shape its offensive line depth chart for the 2026 season. Thomas entered the NFL in 2022 as a sixth-round pick of the Chicago Bears.

What to watch: Whether Thomas draws interest from another club or returns to San Francisco's practice squad is unresolved.