Malik Turner: Everything you need to know

The 49ers signed Turner to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. Turner spent the entire 2025 season on the 49ers' practice squad after not making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He appeared in four games for Niners, including in their NFC wild-card win over the Eagles, when he played four snaps on offense while failing to haul in his lone target. As a member of the 49ers' 90-man roster, Turner will be eligible to participate in OTAs and minicamp, where he'll look to make a good impression on the coaching staff before the start of training camp in July.

Turner reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Turner played four snaps on offense but failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's wild-card win over the Eagles. He also saw playing time on special teams and could be elevated again for next week's divisional matchup versus the Seahawks.

The 49ers elevated Turner to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Eagles. Turner was elevated three times during the regular season but played just one offensive snap and didn't record any stats. He will likely contribute on special teams if he ends up playing against Philadelphia.