The San Francisco 49ers are making a roster move at tight end, bringing back a familiar face while parting ways with a defensive lineman who recently joined the organization.
Over the weekend, the team announced that it has re-signed tight end Khalil Dinkins to a three-year deal and waived/injured defensive lineman Xavier Thomas to make room on the roster.
More on the 49ers’ latest roster moves as preseason winds down and we inch closer to September 10th’s season-opener in Australia.
The #49ers today announced they have re-signed TE Khalil Dinkins to a three-year deal. In corresponding moves, the team waived/injured DL Xavier Thomas.
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49ers Roster Moves: August 22, 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have re-signed TE Khalil Dinkins to a three-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived/injured DL Xavier Thomas.
Dinkins (6-4, 252) originally entered the NFL after signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2026. He was placed on San Francisco’s Active/Non-Football Injury List on July 18, 2026, before being waived/non-football injury by the team on July 25.
A 24-year-old native of Wexford, PA, Dinkins attended Penn State University for five seasons (2021-25) where he appeared in 49 games (22 starts) and registered 37 receptions for 399 yards and seven touchdowns.
Thomas (6-2, 250) originally signed with the team on August 12, 2026.
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Preseason
Thursday, August 27th – @ Las Vegas Raiders – 5:00 pm PT
Regular Season
Thursday, September 10th – vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia (Season Opener) – 5:35 pm PT
Sunday, September 20th – vs. Miami Dolphins – 1:25 pm PT
Sunday, September 27th – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PT
Sunday, October 4th – vs. Denver Broncos – 1:25 pm PT