ALEX BARRETT NEWS

Let go by San Francisco Barrett was waived by the 49ers on Monday.

Impact The defensive end was let go to make room for kicker Greg Joseph, who might get a chance to compete with Jake Moody for the starting job. Barrett saw action in three games with the 49ers in 2024, playing on 23 defensive snaps and 64 special-teams snaps. Before that, he last played in an NFL regular-season game in 2020, also with the 49ers.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Christian McCaffrey says he has 'zero restrictions' to start offseason program

Christian McCaffrey has “zero restrictions" following an injury-filled 2024 season in which he played just four games for the San Francisco...

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Inman: 49ers' Alex Barrett appreciating life in NFL - and life in general SANTA CLARA – Alex Barrett wrote the name “JOEY” on his right wrist, “265” on the left wrist. This c...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

The 49ers are hopeful that injuries to Floyd and Gross-Matos won't linger into the season

The San Francisco 49ers hope defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos will be healthy enough to play in the season opener after both players left the final exhibition gam...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Happy Birthday to Alex Barrett! San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Alex Barrett celebrates his birthday on March 6.

MARCH 6, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

49ers roster moves: CB Janoris Jenkins, DL Alex Barrett elevated for playoff game vs. Cowboys Some 49ers roster moves ahead of their divisional matchup vs. the Cowboys.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

49ers feel fortunate Garoppolo stayed as backup

General manager John Lynch broached the idea a few weeks ago with coach Kyle Shanahan about keeping Jimmy Garoppolo in place as the backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

49ers rookie QB Trey Lance's injured finger healing

Rookie quarterback Trey Lance’s injured finger is showing signs of healing, and the San Francisco 49ers are hopeful he will be able to return to practice next week

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

49ers 2021 ‘Who is?’ series: Alex Barrett a valuable depth piece The 49ers seem to like defensive end Alex Barrett for a depth commodity, and that's the role they hope he plays over the course of 2021. The...

JUNE 6, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM

RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers

It’s been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey

JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Desert downer: Cards lose game and control of playoff fate

The Arizona Cardinals no longer control their playoff fate after a 20-12 loss to the 49ers on Saturday

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Murray injured on final drive against 49ers

Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray has suffered an apparent right leg injury on the Cardinals' final play against San Francisco

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers sticking with Nick Mullens at QB despite turnovers

The San Francisco 49ers are sticking with Nick Mullens at quarterback for now despite a pair of costly turnovers that led to defensive touchdowns in last week’s loss to Washington

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Time's up in San Francisco Barrett was waived by the 49ers on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The San Diego State product was bumped up from the practice squad in time for a Week 14 matchup against Washington, ultimately notching a QB hit over his four defensive snaps. For now, the chapter is closed on Barrett's time with the 49ers, but he has made two game appearances since being last cut by the team Oct. 26.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from practice squad The 49ers signed Barrett to the active roster Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barrett has played four games for San Francisco this season, posting three tackles over 50 snaps on defense. He'll add depth at defensive tackle for Sunday's game against Washington, as the 49ers are expected to be without both D.J. Jones (ankle) and Kevin Givens (personal).

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate Mostert, Sherman, Wilson from IR

The San Francisco 49ers have activated running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Richard Sherman off injured reserve

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Do-everything LB Fred Warner helps stead banged-up 49ers D

San Francisco’s secondary has been decimated by injuries

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Shown door in San Fran The 49ers waived Barrett on Monday.

Impact Barrett spent three games with the team and served as necessary depth at defensive end, recording two tackles in that stretch. The 49ers likely need to clear up roster space to address the concerning injury bug in their backfield, so Barrett was ultimately let go. If he clears waivers, Barrett could secure a role on the team's practice squad.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has returned to practice on a limited basis for the San Francisco 49ers after missing two games with a sprained ankle

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The San Francisco 49ers have activated starting receiver Deebo Samuel from the non-football injury list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press