The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed DL Spencer Waege to the team's practice squad and released DL Austin Bryant.
Waege (6-5, 295) originally entered the NFL after signing with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2023. He was waived by the team on August 27, 2023.
A 24-year-old native of South Shore, SD, Waege attended North Dakota State University for six years (2017-22) where he appeared in 57 games (29 starts) and registered 138 tackles, 42.0 TFLs, 20.5 sacks, 5 FFs, 4 PDs and 1 FR. He finished his career as a two-time FCS All-American (2021-22).
Bryant (6-5, 250) appeared in two games with the team and registered one tackle.