The 49ers made a significant move at the safety position days ahead of the start of training camp, announcing the release of veteran George Odum on Saturday.
Odum had on Friday been placed on the non-football injury list, though the 49ers did not disclose the nature of his injury. With his release, the 49ers will save $1.7 million against the cap.
A first-team All-Pro with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020, Odum joined the 49ers in 2022 and was a second-team All-Pro in his first season. He played over 40 games in three seasons with San Francisco, primarily as a key member of the special teams.