Coverage dated October 7, 2026

49ers Add Former Matthew Stafford Weapon Amid Mounting WR Injuries

Headline from Newsweek

The San Francisco 49ers have signed Xavier Smith to their practice squad as they deal with injury trouble.

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Newsweek
49ers Add Former Matthew Stafford Weapon Amid Mounting WR Injuries (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 7, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The San Francisco 49ers have signed Xavier Smith to their practice squad as they deal with injury trouble.
New York Post
49ers stick it to Rams by poaching former return specialist (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 7, 2026
New York Post's feed description
It’s been less than a week since the Los Angeles Rams cut wide receiver Xavier Smith, and he’s already found a new home. On Wednesday, Smith signed to the practice squad of their NFC West divisional rival, the San Francisco 49ers.