The San Francisco 49ers have announced several free-agent signings, all of which—except for long snapper Jon Weeks—had already been reported. The official announcement confirms that these players have now signed their deals with the team.

Signed to a three-year deal:


Signed to a two-year deal:


Signed to a one-year deal:



Additionally, the team announced the release of long snapper Taybor Pepper.

The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.


Farrell (6-5, 250) was originally drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Throughout his four-year career with the Jaguars, he has appeared in 66 games (20 starts) and registered 36 receptions for 318 yards (8.8 average). He has also appeared in two postseason contests with Jacksonville. In 2024, Farrell appeared in 17 games (eight starts) and registered 12 receptions for 67 yards (5.6 average).

A 27-year-old native of Perry, OH, Farrell attended Ohio State University for four seasons (2017-20), where he appeared in 44 games (32 starts) and registered 34 receptions (11.2 average) for 380 yards and four touchdowns.

Robinson (6-1, 202) was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Throughout his nine-year career with the Chiefs (2016-21), Baltimore Ravens (2022), and Los Angeles Rams (2023-24), he has appeared in 147 games (68 starts) and registered 250 receptions for 3,013 yards (12.1 average) and 27 touchdowns. He has also appeared in 17 postseason contests (10 starts) and notched 23 receptions for 410 yards (17.8 average) and two touchdowns. In 2024, Robinson started in 17 games and tallied 31 receptions, registering career highs in receiving yards (505), yards per reception (16.3), and touchdowns (seven). He also started two postseason contests and added four receptions for 97 yards.


A 30-year-old native of Fort Valley, GA, Robinson attended the University of Florida for three seasons (2013-15), where he appeared in 29 games (20 starts) and registered 107 receptions for 1,366 yards (12.8 average) and nine touchdowns.

Brown (5-10, 185) was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (137th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Throughout his four-year NFL career with the Seahawks (2021-24), he has appeared in 39 games (13 starts) and registered 70 tackles, eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and 1.0 sack. He also appeared in one postseason contest. In 2024, Brown appeared in 13 games (three starts), tallied 23 tackles, and one pass defensed.

A 27-year-old native of Tulsa, OK, Brown attended the University of Oklahoma for four years (2017-20), where he appeared in 51 games and registered 141 tackles, 35 passes defensed, 8.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, and 2.0 sacks.

Gifford (6-3, 243) originally entered the NFL after signing as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on May 1, 2019. Throughout his six-year career with the Cowboys (2019-22) and Tennessee Titans (2023-24), Gifford has appeared in 73 games (five starts) and registered 46 tackles, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, one interception, one fumble recovery, and added 31 tackles on special teams. He has also appeared in three postseason contests and registered two tackles on special teams. In 2024, Gifford appeared in 16 games (four starts) and registered a career-high 35 tackles, two passes defensed, one interception, and 14 tackles on special teams. His 14 special teams tackles were the fifth-most in the NFL.

A 29-year-old native of Lincoln, NE, Gifford attended the University of Nebraska for five seasons (2014-18) where he appeared in 29 games (18 starts) and registered 109 tackles, 7.0 sacks, seven passes defensed, one interception, and one forced fumble. He was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten after his senior season in 2018.


Grant (6-0, 200) was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round (40th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Throughout his four-year career with the Falcons, he has appeared in 67 games (33 starts) and registered 264 tackles, 17 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, 3.0 sacks, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. He has also added 10 tackles on special teams. In 2024, Grant appeared in 17 games (one start) and registered 11 tackles and two passes defensed.

A 27-year-old native of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Grant attended the University of Central Florida for five seasons (2016-20), where he appeared in 48 games and registered 291 tackles, 1.0 sack, 10 interceptions, 29 passes defensed, seven forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. He was named First-Team All-AAC three consecutive years (2018-20).

Pinnock (6-0, 200) was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round (175th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Throughout his four-year NFL career with the Jets (2021) and New York Giants (2022-24), he has appeared in 58 games (39 starts) and registered 223 tackles, 11 passes defensed, 6.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and one fumble recovery. He also appeared in two postseason contests and totaled one tackle. In 2024, Pinnock started all 16 games he appeared in and recorded 85 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and one pass defensed.

A 25-year-old native of Windsor, CT, Pinnock attended the University of Pittsburgh for four years (2017-20), where he appeared in 42 games and registered 54 tackles, 25 passes defensed, six interceptions, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and one fumble recovery.

Weeks (5-10, 242) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2010. Throughout his 15-year career (2010-24) with Houston, Weeks appeared in 244 games and registered 40 special teams tackles. He earned a 2015 Pro Bowl selection and was the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. In 2024, Weeks appeared in 17 games with the Texans.


A 39-year-old native of Bethpage, NY, Weeks attended Baylor University (2004-07), where he played in all 34 games at long snapper and registered seven tackles on special teams.

Pepper (6-4, 245) appeared in 80 games over five seasons (2020-24) with the 49ers. He also appeared in nine postseason contests with the team.

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