The following release is courtesy of the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed DL Bruce Hector to the team’s practice squad. In order to make room on the practice squad, the team released S Jaylen Mahoney.
Hector (6-2, 296) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. Throughout his seven-year career with the Eagles (2018-20), Arizona Cardinals (2019), Carolina Panthers (2020-21), Tennessee Titans (2021), Detroit Lions (2021-23), Houston Texans (2023) and New York Jets (2023-24), he has appeared in 22 games (one start) and registered 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
He has also appeared in one postseason contest. In 2024, Hector appeared in six games and totaled 10 tackles and 1.0 sack with the Jets. He signed with the 49ers on August 4, 2025, before being released on August 26.
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A 31-year-old native of Tampa, FL Hector attended the University of South Florida for four years (2014-17) where he appeared in 42 games and registered 90 tackles, 18.0 sacks, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
Mahoney (5-11, 200) originally signed to the team’s practice squad on September 24, 2025.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy missed practice on Wednesday, and backup Mac Jones was limited while dealing with two injuries.
Purdy missed three of the past four games with a turf toe issue, and his availability for Sunday’s game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers doesn’t look promising.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters he doesn’t believe Purdy needs a stint on injured reserve.
“It hasn’t been a thought on (placing Purdy on) IR,” Shanahan said. “He’s progressing.”
Jones has been dealing with a left knee issue since Week 3. Shanahan said Jones also has an oblique injury, which apparently occurred while he was getting hit hard and often during a 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 2.
The third quarterback for the 49ers is Adrian Martinez, who was promoted from the practice squad last week.
There was a time against the Rams where Jones remained down on the ground from a hit and eventually was gingerly helped off the field. But he was back on the field when San Francisco next possessed the ball.
Brock Purdy was one of seven 49ers slated to miss Wednesday’s practice due to injuries.
Prior to the workout, Shanahan said receivers Jauan Jennings (ankle/rib), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jordan Watkins (calf), defensive ends Robert Beal Jr. (ankle) and Yetur Gross-Matos (knee/hamstring) and defensive tackle Alfred Collins (knee) would sit out.
49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) misses practice, Mac Jones limited
Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Sunday, October 12th – @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 10:00 AM PT
Sunday, October 19th – vs. Atlanta Falcons – 5:20 PM PT
Sunday, October 26th – @ Houston Texans – 10:00 AM PT
Sunday, November 2nd – @ New York Giants – 10:00 AM PT
Sunday, November 9th – vs. Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 PM PT
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