49ers Promoted Valdez to Active Roster
The team activated Matthew Judon and Malik Turner while waiving Viliami Fehoko Jr. on October 3.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in People
The San Francisco 49ers adjusted their personnel this week by shifting Sebastian Valdez from the practice squad to the active roster. These moves follow a series of standard team elevations.
Why it matters
The roster shifts impact the team's composition as the season progresses. These changes reflect the current strategy of the organization for managing its depth chart.
The team processed four roster changes, involving players assigned jerseys 55, 43, 86, and 63. These moves include the promotion of Valdez and the activation of two practice squad players versus the previous active roster status.
The players
San Francisco 49ers
The professional football team based in the Bay Area that competes in the NFL.
Sebastian Valdez
The player who transitioned from the practice squad to the team's active roster.
Matthew Judon
A player activated from the practice squad as a standard elevation.
Malik Turner
A player activated from the practice squad as a standard elevation.
Viliami Fehoko Jr.
The player who was waived from the team roster.
The details
The 49ers announced that Sebastian Valdez has moved to the active roster from the practice squad. Additionally, Matthew Judon and Malik Turner were brought up as standard elevations, while Viliami Fehoko Jr. was waived. The organization processed these transactions to finalize the roster heading into the next series of games.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: The San Francisco 49ers announced these roster moves.
Across the Bay
These personnel adjustments follow the standard NFL roster elevation protocol used across the league. This move aligns with the team's regular pattern of cycling practice squad players into active roles during the season.
Fans watching the upcoming games will see a reshuffled roster on the field. You can check the team's updated lineup ahead of the next kickoff to see these changes in action.
The takeaway
The team continues to rotate its depth chart to navigate the mid-season schedule. Watch for how these specific personnel updates influence the rotation in the next upcoming matchups.
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