The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday that they have signed defensive lineman Jeremy Liggins to the team's practice squad and released defensive lineman Noble Nwachukwu.

Liggins (6-3, 315) was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017 and later waived by the team on September 2.

A 24-year-old native of Oxford, MS, Liggins attended the University of Mississippi for three seasons (2014-16) after transferring from Northeast Mississippi Community College. With Ole Miss, he appeared in 28 games (seven starts) as a tight end, wildcat quarterback and offensive lineman. He finished his career with 26 carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns and two receptions for 21 yards.

Nwachukwu (6-2, 275) originally signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. He was later released on September 2 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 3.