The San Francisco 49ers have announced that defensive lineman Anthony Zettel has retired from the NFL, which opened up a spot on the San Francisco roster. In a corresponding move, the team has signed defensive lineman Davin Bellamy to a one-year deal.
The 49ers have also activated wide receiver Jauan Jennings and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley from the reserve/COVID-19 list. That leaves safety Jaquiski Tartt as the lone player on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
Bellamy (6-5, 259) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. Throughout his career, he has spent time on the Texans (2018 & 2020) and Cincinnati Bengals (2019) practice squads. He later signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Tennessee Titans on January 14, 2021 and was released by the team on May 17.
A 26-year-old native of Chamblee, GA, Bellamy attended the University of Georgia where he appeared in 48 games (27 starts) and registered 135 tackles, 13.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Zettel (6-4, 275) was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Throughout his five-year career with the Lions (2016-17), Cleveland Browns (2018), Cincinnati Bengals (2019), 49ers (2019) and New Orleans Saints, he appeared in 50 games (16 starts) and registered 76 tackles, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
A 27-year-old native of West Branch, MI, Zettel attended Penn State University where he appeared in 50 games and registered 110 tackles, 20.0 sacks, 14 passes defensed, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.