It appears the 49ers will not be returning their entire special teams battery. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that former Steelers punter Corliss Waitman will sign to be the new punter in San Francisco in 2026.
Thomas Morstead operated as the team’s punter this past season. The 17-year-veteran remains unsigned, and today’s news certainly suggests he will need to look elsewhere for a new opportunity if his NFL career is to continue. Waitman is coming off a pair of campaigns with the Steelers.
More to come…