49ers Sign OL Lowe, Toth; Re-Sign TE Tonges

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The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Brett Toth, and re-signed tight end Jake Tonges. Lowe, a sixth-round draft pick in 2022, has appeared in 46 games with the Vikings and Patriots over the past four seasons. Toth, an undrafted free agent in 2019, has played for the Eagles, Cardinals, and Panthers over his seven-year career. Tonges, an undrafted free agent in 2022, has spent the last two seasons with the Bears and 49ers, recording 34 receptions for 293 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2025.

Why it matters

These signings provide depth and experience to the 49ers' offensive line and tight end positions, which are key areas of focus as the team looks to build on its success from the 2025 season. Lowe and Toth will compete for playing time on the offensive line, while Tonges will provide depth and receiving options at tight end behind star George Kittle.

The details

Vederian Lowe was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 46 games (25 starts) over the past four seasons with the Vikings and Patriots. Brett Toth originally signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and has played for the Eagles, Cardinals, and Panthers over his seven-year career. Jake Tonges originally signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has spent the last two seasons with the Bears and 49ers, recording career highs in receptions (34), receiving yards (293), and receiving touchdowns (5) in 2025.

• Lowe was drafted by the Vikings in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
• Toth signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
• Tonges signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2022.