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49ers sign former 1st-round pick to contract after season-ending loss
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The San Francisco 49ers ' season came to an end over the weekend in a blowout defeat to the Seattle Seahawks .
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Now, they're looking ahead to next season and preparing their roster already.
One move teams make after their seasons end is to sign available players to reserve/future contracts, which keep them around for the offseason.
The 49ers signed a bunch of those deals on Tuesday, according to the league's transaction log, with the most notable potentially being Eli Apple .
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Apple, the cornerback, was the No. 10 overall pick by the New York Giants in 2016.
He's 30 years old now, a long way removed from his top-tier days at Ohio State.
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Still, though, a former first-round pick is a former first-round pick.
Apple played two-and-a-half seasons with the Giants, then a couple years for the Saints .
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He has since played for the Panthers , Bengals , Dolphins , Chargers and 49ers.
It was just two games with the 'Niners in 2025 for Apple, who made a single tackle.
In his career, Apple has played in 104 games, nabbed six interceptions, defensed 61 passes and made 384 tackles.
He won't be expected for a big role with the 49ers, but he's got enough experience and pedigree to push for a roster spot next season.
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