Latu was drafted by the 49ers with the 101st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama, but he was unable to find a consistent role on the team. George Kittle is obviously one of the best tight ends in football and Latu could never carve out a role on the active roster at the position. Now, he will get a chance to do so in Philadelphia.

The Eagles signed TE Cameron Latu to a reserve/future contract and released WR Elijah Cooks from the practice squad.

The 49ers snagged a third-round comp pick in the 2025 draft when DeMeco Ryans and Ran Carthon were both hired in the same offseason. Ryans went to the Houston Texans as their head coach. Carthon went to the Tennessee Titans as their general manager.

The Eagles on Tuesday signed former 49ers third-round tight end Cameron Latu to a reserve/futures contract. Latu, 24, was pick No. 101 in the 2023 draft out of Alabama. Latu will likely have a chance to join the Eagles for spring workouts and training camp.

If he can stay on the field and capitalize on his natural talent, Cameron Latu could become a valuable depth piece and potentially a future contributor for the Philadelphia Eagles. The post Former 49ers’ Third-Round Pick Signs with NFC Rival appeared first on Heavy Sports.

While the San Francisco 49ers have already gotten a lot from their class of 2024 draft picks, the 2023 draft looks set to go down as a disappointing. Two members of the class from two years ago signed with NFC rivals on Tuesday,