The Seattle Seahawks signed tight end Eric Saubert, an NFL journeyman most recently with the San Francisco 49ers, as a free agent on Monday.
Saubert, 30, has played eight NFL seasons, appearing for the Atlanta Falcons (2017-18), Chicago Bears (2019), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020), Denver Broncos (2011-21), Dallas Cowboys (2023), Houston Texans (2023) and San Francisco (2024).
Seahawks signed former 49ers tight end Eric Saubert. pic.twitter.com/xSlVbqYDZx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 24, 2025
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His best season on offense came in 2022, when he hauled in a career-high 15 receptions for 148 yards and a touchdown for Denver.
Eric Saubert has become valued for both his special teams contributions and blocking ability. Last season, he appeared in all 17 games for the 49ers, logging 302 special teams snaps.
He played 377 offensive snaps, catching 11 of his 14 targets for 97 yards and a TD.
–Field Level Media
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The Detroit Lions are fortifying their depth at cornerback by agreeing to terms with former San Francisco 49ers veteran Rock Ya-Sin, according to NFL Network on Thursday.
Ya-Sin, 28, played primarily on special teams in his lone season with the 49ers, totaling three tackles in 13 games in 2024.
The Lions already brought in free agent cornerback DJ Reed on a reported three-year, $48 million contract. Reed, 28, is expected to replace former starter Carlton Davis, who signed with the New England Patriots.
The cornerback room in Detroit is green behind Reed and Amik Robertson, 26, who emerged as the top cover corner after Davis broke his jaw in December.
A pair of 2024 draft picks, Terrion Arnold (first round) and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (second), are also on the current CB depth chart. Arnold is projected as a starter again after making 15 starts in 16 games as a rookie. Rakestraw was never fully healthy because of a hamstring injury.
Ya-Sin has 199 career tackles, two interceptions, 41 passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 79 regular-season games (39 starts) for the Indianapolis Colts (2019-21), Las Vegas Raiders (2022), Baltimore Ravens (2023) and 49ers.
Indianapolis selected Ya-Sin in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Temple.
Lions adding veteran former 49ers CB Rock Ya-Sin