Evan Anderson: Everything you need to know

The 49ers signed Anderson to their practice squad on Friday. With San Francisco already dealing with multiple injuries along its defensive line, the team saw fit to bring a familiar face back into the fold. Anderson played 12 regular-season games with the 49ers in 2024, recording 24 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Anderson (knee) played 27 snaps (25 on offense, two on special teams) but did not otherwise appear in the box score in the 49ers' 22-19 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday. Anderson had been working through a knee contusion but was cleared to play in Saturday's exhibition contest. He is competing for a depth spot on the 49ers' roster as a depth defensive tackle after appearing in 12 regular-season games for San Francisco in 2024, finishing with 24 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Anderson (knee) did not practice Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Anderson signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic last year and appeared in 12 regular-season contests as a rookie, finishing with 24 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He's competing for a role along the interior of the Niners' defensive line.