The San Francisco 49ers have made a significant move in the wake of an injury to George Odum, releasing the special teams standout from the roster. Odum, who led the team in special teams snaps and tackles, was placed on the non-football injury list due to a knee issue. His absence follows a series of changes within the 49ers' special teams unit after struggles last season, resulting in the firing of the previous coordinator. New hires include punter Thomas Morstead and kicker Greg Joseph, who will compete with incumbent Jake Moody.

The team also placed several other players on injured lists as they prepare for training camp, including wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall, adding to the challenges faced by the 49ers ahead of the upcoming season. With these adjustments, San Francisco is looking to improve their special teams performance, which has been a focal point this offseason.