Eli Apple - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs future deal with Niners The 49ers signed Apple to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Apple caught on with the 49ers on the practice squad after being released during training camp in early August. The veteran corner appeared in two regular-season games for San Francisco, logging one solo tackle while serving mostly on special teams. Under a future contract, Apple will be a member of the 49ers' 90-man roster when the offseason officially starts Feb. 9.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NFL Transactions: Saturday 11/15 49ers Waived QB Adrian Martinez. Elevated CB Eli Apple from their practice squad. Signed DE Clelin Ferrell to their practice squad. Bengals...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

49ers GM John Lynch refuses to trade Jauan Jennings despite his request

The San Francisco 49ers have decided not to trade receiver Jauan Jennings, despite his request earlier this summer

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Giants castoff's carousel keeps spinning after quick 49ers exit Former New York Giants corner Eli Apple was cut again after a short stint with the 49ers in a move that raised more eyebrows than cheers.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Let go by 49ers Apple was released by the 49ers on Thursday.

Impact Apple lasted less than two weeks in the organization after signing with San Francisco following a tryout July 27. He'll look to latch on with another team during the preseason. The veteran cornerback has appeared in 102 regular-season games, split between the Giants, Saints, Panthers, Bengals, Dolphins and Chargers.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy's latest milestone: A new addition to the 49ers' family

Brock Purdy has become the latest San Francisco 49ers star to join the fatherhood club

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers Sign Former Top-10 Pick Weeks Before NFL Preseason Begins Veteran cornerback Eli Apple joins 49ers preseason.

JULY 28, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

49ers signing former 1st-round cornerback spells trouble for these 3 players The San Francisco 49ers added to their cornerback depth over the weekend by signing Eli Apple.

JULY 28, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Giants fans shouldn't let the Eli Apple shock distract from what they're building As Eli Apple moves on, New York Giants fans have every reason to focus on the future rather than the past.

JULY 28, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Signs with San Francisco Apple and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Apple joined the 49ers for a tryout Sunday, which ultimately resulted in a contract for the 29-year-old. The cornerback will battle with Tre Avery, Chase Lucas and Dallis Flowers, amongst others, for a spot on the team's 53-man roster in 2025.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Best Photos of Chargers Free Agent Eli Apple Cornerback Eli Apple has recorded 383 career tackles and 6 interceptions. In the 2024 season, he played in 4 games.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Able to suit up Saturday Apple (hamstring) is active for Saturday's clash against Houston in the AFC wild-card round.

Impact Apple played in just four contests during the regular season, and he spent the final six weeks on IR due to a hamstring injury. The veteran cornerback was activated from IR on Friday, and he'll be available to provide depth in the secondary against the Texans. Apple wasn't a big part of the Chargers' defense even when healthy, though, as he logged just 13 defensive snaps over his final three contests.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers will not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from the practice squad for Saturday's playoff game

The Chargers will not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from the practice squad when Los Angeles faces the Houston Texans in Saturday’s AFC wild-card round game

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Brought off IR The Chargers activated Apple (hamstring) from IR on Friday.

Impact Apple remains officially listed as questionable for Saturday's road AFC wild-card matchup against the Texans, but his activation from IR is a necessary first step if he's going to take the field. If cleared to suit up at Houston, the veteran cornerback will figure to handle a depth role on defense.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Chargers designated Apple (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Apple suffered a hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 12 loss to the Ravens, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Nov. 27. Apple will participate in practice over the next two days, and depending on his progression he could be activated off IR ahead of the Chargers' wild-card round clash against the Texans on Saturday.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve The Chargers placed Apple (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens. By being placed on injured reserve, Apple will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Tarheeb Still, Ja'Sir Taylor and Deane Leonard will serve as the primary backups at corner due to Apple's injury.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

J.K. Dobbins' knee injury could be tough news for the Chargers offense

Losing to older brother John Harbaugh and seeing the Los Angeles Chargers' four-game winning streak snapped Monday night might be the least of Jim Harbaugh’s problems this week

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Monday Apple (hamstring) will not return to Monday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact The cornerback suffered the injury in the first quarter and left the game before recording a stat. Ja'Sir Taylor, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard are the remaining available backup corners for the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to hamstring injury Apple (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Monday's game. Leane Leonard would be the Chargers' lone backup outside corner behind Kristian Fulton and Tarheeb Still if Apple does not return.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Chargers signed Apple to their active roster Monday.

Impact Apple was elevated for each of the Chargers' last three games before signing with their active roster Monday, recording two total tackles across 58 total snaps (46 defensive and 12 on special teams). Expect the 2016 first-round pick from Ohio State to play a depth role in Los Angeles' secondary while also contributing on special teams in Monday night's matchup against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Bourne looking to erase bad memories from Pats' most recent trip to Miami

Kendrick Bourne suffered a season-ending knee injury the previous time the Patriots visited division rival Miami

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Chargers activate RB Gus Edwards off injured reserve in time for Sunday's game vs. Titans

Running back Gus Edwards has been activated off injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Chargers activate wide receiver D.J. Chark from IR ahead of game vs. Browns

The Los Angeles Chargers activated wide receiver D

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Chargers rookie cornerbacks Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still are making the most of their opportunities

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh considers one of the marks of a great team to be when the backup players step up when needed the most

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

A Tale of Two Cornerbacks Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple is back in the NFL, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad, while his more prominen...

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • SI.COM

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