He was scheduled to become a free agent on March 13, at the start of the new league year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars made Bartch (6-6, 315) a fourth-round selection (No. 116 overall) out of Saint John's (MN) in 2020. The 49ers signed Bartch from the Jaguars practice squad in November of 2023. He appeared in 13 games with three starts this past season, per Pro Football Reference.
Bartch, 25, has appeared in 46 games (20 starts) through his four NFL seasons.
49ers signing Matthew Wright to fill in for injured kicker Jake Moody
By David Bonilla
Oct 8
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers are signing kicker Matthew Wright to fill in for the injured Jake Moody. The move follows a Monday tryout in which the team evaluated four kickers.
Wright entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh...
49ers signing veteran safety Adrian Amos to the practice squad
By David Bonilla
Oct 15
The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their safety depth by signing veteran Adrian Amos to the practice squad. To make room, the team is releasing wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr.
Congratulations @_SmashAmos31 on signing with the @49ers 🔥🔥...
Could Robert Saleh reunite with the 49ers this season? One report says it's unlikely
By David Bonilla
Oct 8
The New York Jets dismissed head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, reportedly surprising the former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, Jets owner Woody Johnson delivered the news personally, catching Saleh off guard. Saleh had hoped...
49ers teammate: "Christian McCaffrey will play football this year"
By David Bonilla
Oct 8
There has been considerable speculation surrounding running back Christian McCaffrey, with conflicting reports ranging from claims that he won't play this season to more reliable updates suggesting his return to the field could be nearing.
McCaffrey will not suit up for...