George Odum - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Expects contract from Houston The Texans are expected to sign Odum to a contract as of Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Odum's last NFL role was with the Colts' practice squad in late 2025. The safety participated in three games with the team last season, logging 38 special teams snaps for four tackles (two solo). Odum will provide additional depth to the Texans' secondary as they finish the preseason against the Panthers on Friday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers must reunite with former special teams ace to ensure 2025 wasn't a mirage The San Francisco 49ers need to make sure 2025 was not a fluke on special teams which is why they should bring back veteran safety George Od...

APRIL 6 • NINERNOISE.COM

2026 Free agent preview: George Odum View some of the best photos from Colts safety George Odum's 2025 season.

MARCH 4 • COLTS.COM

Signs with Indy The Colts signed Odum off the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Odum inked a deal with the Colts' practice squad last week but now lands a spot on the 53-man roster after the team placed Ashton Dulin (hamstring) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Odum has been a star special-teams player throughout his career and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2020 with the Colts.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts place WR Ashton Dulin on injured reserve, sign S George Odum to 53-man roster from practice squad; sign CB Cameron Mitchell to practice squad The Colts made the roster moves on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Works out with Pittsburgh The Steelers hosted Odum (elbow) for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The veteran safety underwent elbow surgery in June before being released by the 49ers in July with a non-football injury designation. Odum appears to have recovered from the procedure and is looking to join a team in need of help on special teams and at safety. The Steelers are one of those teams, as Miles Killebrew is expected to be sidelined indefinitely due to a non-contact knee injury that he suffered during Pittsburgh's 23-9 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers releasing veteran safety paves the way for a major upgrade to the secondary The San Francisco 49ers released veteran safety George Odum over the weekend. His departure could open the door for San Francisco to upgrade...

JULY 21, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Will the 49ers sign safety Justin Simmons after releasing George Odum? The 49ers just might have one more big move up their sleeve.

JULY 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

49ers release veteran safety, special teams standout George Odum The San Francisco 49ers released veteran safety George Odum on Saturday, one day after placing him on the active/non-football injury list.Od...

JULY 20, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Underwent elbow surgery Odum suffered an offseason elbow injury that he underwent surgery for in June, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Odum ended the 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a knee issue, but it was an offseason elbow injury that needed surgery and led the 49ers to place him on the active/NFI list Friday. San Francisco then released the veteran safety/special-teamer Saturday. Rapoport suggests that Odum will need 6-to-8 more weeks to recover from the surgery and isn't likely to sign with a team until after the start of the new season.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers release special teams standout George Odum amid major overhaul

The San Francisco 49ers have released special teams standout George Odum

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Released by San Francisco Odum (knee) was released by the 49ers on Saturday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The move comes a day after the safety and special teamer was placed on the active/non-football injury list. Odum also ended the 2024 campaign on injured reserve with a knee issue. The veteran played primarily on special teams over the last three seasons with San Francisco, and he will now have to look for another opportunity.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Release Safety George Odum The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have released S George Odum.

JULY 19, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Sidelined entering 2025 Odum (knee) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Friday.

Impact Odum ended the 2024 season on injured reserve and may still be dealing with the injury. He played primarily on special teams prior to being sidelined, and that will likely be his role again in 2025 once he can return to the field.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers S Malik Mustapha could miss the start of the season with a knee injury, AP source says

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APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ends 2024 on injured reserve Odum tallied 16 tackles (14 solo) and four pass defenses across 12 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Odum started in the first two games of the regular season as Talanoa Hufanga was in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL, and the former logged five solo tackles and two pass defenses over that span. Odum served primarily on special teams from Week 3 onwards, though he did play a season-high 55 snaps against the Seahawks in Week 6 and finished with six tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses. His 2024 campaign ended in early December when he was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, but he should be fully healthy for the start of training camp in July.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR due to knee injury The 49ers placed Odum (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Odum popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a knee injury, and it appears serious enough to warrant a multi-game absence. He'll be required to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 18 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Jan. 5 the earliest he could return. Tashaun Gipson and Malik Mustapha will serve as the 49ers' backup safeties behind Ji'Ayir Brown and Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) due to Odum's injury.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 14 Odum (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Odum logged a DNP at Thursday's practice after not being listed on the 49ers' injury report Wednesday, so he likely sustained a knee injury during practice. The 31-year-old has recorded 16 total tackles and four passes defended in 12 appearances this season. With Odum sidelined for the first time this season, expect Tashaun Gipson to serve as San Francisco's top backup safety.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: George Odum Brings the Noise vs. the Seahawks Listen in as 49ers safety George Odum was wired for sound during San Francisco's Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, powered by Ci...

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Making push for bigger role David Lombardi of The Athletic relays that Odum's performance in training camp is earning him a bigger role in the 49ers' defense, and the 30-year-old is currently listed on as the...

Impact Since joining San Francisco in 2022, Odum has been used primarily on special teams, playing just 37 snaps on defense in each of the last two seasons. However, with strong safety Talanoa Hufanga still recovering from a torn ACL and not expected to be back until mid-August, Odum has taken advantage of his increased reps with the first-team defense, recording a handful of interceptions in training camp. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he wants to Odum on the field more, noting last week that "we're going to try and find a way to put [Odum] on both [defense and special teams]."

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

S George Odum Reviews the New NFL Rule | Press Pass San Francisco 49ers S George Odum highlighted S Talanoa Hufanga and S Malik Mustapha's performance in training camp and reviewed the new NFL...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Activated from IR The 49ers activated Odum (biceps) from injured reserve Saturday and he's set to play in the team's NFC divisional round game against the Packers, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Ba...

Impact Odum was a full participant in Wednesday's and Thursday's practice sessions. He is set to take the field for the first time since Week 12 against the Seahawks when he sustained a torn biceps injury. Odum figures to slot back into his reserve free safety role behind starter Tashaun Gipson.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from IR Odum (biceps) is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve by the 49ers this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Odum has been out since suffering a torn biceps in late November, but he will now have a 21-day window to return to practice and ultimately be added to the team's active roster. If the safety isn't able to be activated, he'll remain on the team's IR through the postseason.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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