49ers release punter Mitch Wishnowsky, sign 39-year-old Thomas Morstead (paywall)
“The 49ers released Wishnowsky, 33, on Wednesday and signed Thomas Morstead, 39, who ranks 11th in NFL history in gross punting average (46.8) and has strong ties to new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer. Morstead wrote “Grateful is an understatement! #49ers” on social media Wednesday morning along with a selfie at Levi’s Stadium.”
Ricky Pearsall and 7 other young 49ers poised to break out in 2025 (paywall)
“As the 2024 season wound down, Pearsall said he wanted to make up for lost time by training with Brock Purdy in the offseason.