Cameron Latu Injury News & Updates

The Eagles signed Latu from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Latu had been elevated for action Week 2 and Week 3, and he now gets a long-term spot on the 53-man roster due to Philadelphia placing three other players on IR. Expect Latu to continue contributing primarily on special teams while also playing a reserve role on offense as the Eagles travel to Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Latu reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Latu was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup against the Rams and logged five of the Eagles' 67 offensive snaps without seeing any targets or touches. He's been elevated each of the past two weeks, so Philadelphia can elevate him only once more before Latu would need to be signed to the active roster in order to be able to play.

The Eagles elevated Latu from the practice squad Saturday ahead of their matchup versus the Rams on Sunday.

Latu will be elevated for the second straight week, although he likely won't see much playing time on offense as Dallas Goedert (knee) is set to return from his one-game absence. Latu could also see playing time on special teams and will be eligible to be elevated just two more times this season following Sunday's matchup.

Latu reverted to Philadelphia's practice squad Monday.

Latu played nine snaps on offense and 15 on special teams during Sunday's victory over the Chiefs but failed to record any stats. The 25-year-old could be elevated again for the team's week 3 matchup versus the Rams should Dallas Goedert (knee) remain sidelined.

Latu was elevated from the Eagles' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The 25-year-old failed to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster at the end of August, but he remained with their practice squad and is now in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs. Latu's signing provides Philadelphia with extra depth at tight end in Week 2 with Dallas Goedert (knee) set to miss the Super Bowl IX rematch.

The Eagles signed Latu to the practice squad Thursday.

Latu will stay in Philadelphia as a member of the practice squad after being cut at the end of training camp. The tight end out of Alabama has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since being selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. That could change for Week 1 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 4 if the Eagles need an extra tight end on the active roster if Dallas Goedert (groin) is not cleared to play.

Latu was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

Latu was limited by a groin injury during training camp, ultimately failing to reel in his only target during his one preseason game. The tight end has yet to make his professional debut after being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the 49ers, and he will now potentially look for another opportunity elsewhere.

Latu (groin) failed to haul in his lone target and recorded one tackle during the Eagles' 22-13 preseason loss to the Browns on Saturday.

Latu was limited in practice earlier this week while tending to a groin injury, but the 2023 third-rounder was cleared to play in Saturday's contest. Latu is battling for a depth spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster, though there wasn't much about Saturday's game to help improve his stock. He'll look to make a bigger impact in the Eagles' preseason finale against the Jets on Friday.

Latu did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to a groin injury, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Latu may have picked up the injury during the Eagles' 34-27 preseason win over the Bengals on Thursday, when he played 23 snaps (seven on offense, 16 on special teams) while recording one solo tackle. The 2023 third-rounder has a slim shot of making the Eagles' 53-man roster as a backup tight end, and an extended absence will diminish those chances even further. Latu will look to recover enough to return to practice and be available for the Eagles' second preseason contest against the Browns on Saturday, Aug. 16.

The Eagles signed Latu to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Latu spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Browns' practice squad after being waived by the 49ers at the end of training camp in late August. Latu will have an opportunity to work with Eagles' training staff in the spring during OTAs and minicamp and will aim to earn a spot on the 53-man roster for the 2025 campaign. He has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game since being selected by San Francisco in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 101st overall.

Cleveland signed Latu to the practice squad Tuesday.

After being waived by the 49ers after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, Latu caught on with the Browns on the practice squad. He was let go by Cleveland on Dec. 18, but he's back on the practice squad and could be elevated for the Browns' regular-season finale against the Ravens on Saturday if David Njoku (knee) is unable to play.

The Browns cut Latu from the practice squad Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.

The 2023 third-round pick joined the Browns' practice squad in late August after being waived by the 49ers at the conclusion of training camp. Latu was not elevated to Cleveland's active roster, and now that he's been let go, the 24-year-old will look to catch on with a team in need of tight end depth.

Latu signed with Cleveland's practice squad Thursday.

The 2023 third-round selection of the 49ers missed his entire rookie season due to a meniscus injury. Latu entered training camp competing for a depth role at tight end, and despite having a solid preseason in which he recorded eight catches (on 10 targets) for 84 yards, he was waived by San Francisco on Tuesday. David Njoku (undisclosed) and Jordan Akins are the only two tight ends on the Browns' active roster, and if either of them were to miss time, Latu would be a prime candidate to be elevated to the active roster.

The 49ers waived Latu on Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 third-round pick missed his entire rookie season after suffering a meniscus injury last August, but he was busy this preseason with eight catches for 84 yards on 10 targets. It's possible Latu showed enough that another team will claim him on waivers. If not, the Niners might bring him back as a practice squad player.

Latu had three receptions on as many targets for 42 yards in Friday's preseason finale against Las Vegas.

Latu appeared in all three of San Francisco's exhibition contests this preseason, finishing with eight receptions (10 targets) for 84 yards. Despite the tight end's healthy debut this offseason, the front office still signed veteran Logan Thomas to enter the mix for snaps behind George Kittle this upcoming campaign. Latu possesses more fantasy upside than his fellow blocking backups, but it sounds like the 2023 third-round selection will have to truly earn his way on the club this season.

Latu corralled three of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 16-10 preseason victory over the Saints.

Latu caught a pair of balls in San Francisco's preseason opener and followed that up with another positive performance. This all follows a lengthy rehab from a torn meniscus that cost the 2023 third-round pick his entire rookie campaign. With consecutive healthy showings this exhibition season, Latu looks ready to officially make his debut with the 49ers. The Alabama product will compete with veteran Eric Saubert for one of the vacant roles backing George Kittle this upcoming season.

Latu (knee) opened 49ers training camp without an injury designation Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 third-round pick out of Alabama missed his entire rookie campaign after sustaining a meniscus injury in San Francisco's last preseason game. Latu and appears to be past the injury, and he will battle Eric Saubert for the No. 3 tight end spot behind George Kittle and Logan Thomas.

Latu (knee) has suffered no setbacks in his recovery and is expected to be ready for training camp, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Latu suffered a meniscus injury during a preseason game last year and missed the entirety of his rookie campaign. A third-round selection in the 2023 Draft, Latu will likely be competing with veteran Eric Saubert for the 49ers No. 3 spot on the team's depth chart at tight end behind George Kittle (groin) and the newly acquired, Logan Thomas.

Latu (knee) was present but not participating during San Francisco's OTAs on Tuesday, Kyle Madson of USA Today reports.

The 2023 third-round pick missed his entire rookie campaign after sustaining a meniscus injury during the 49ers' last preseason game, but it seems as if he could be nearing a return. Latu, an Alabama product, caught 56 passes for 787 yards and 12 touchdowns during his final two collegiate seasons. Once Latu is able to return to the field, he's expected to compete with Eric Saubert, Brayden Willis, Mason Pline and Jake Tonges for San Francisco's top backup tight end spot behind George Kittle.

The 49ers placed Latu (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Latu sustained a meniscus injury in Friday's preseason loss to the Chargers and will undergo surgery. The rookie third-rounder will be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign due to the injury after landing on injured reserve Tuesday, and he'll shift his focus toward recovering ahead of the 2024 season.

Latu will require surgery to repair a meniscus injury sustained in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Chargers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Latu figures to take at least four weeks to recover following successful meniscus surgery, likely meaning he will not be available until early October. The 49ers will now have the option to immediately place him on IR, which would sideline him for the entirety of the 2023 campaign, or the team can retain him on the initial 53-man roster and then place him on IR, which would allow him to return this coming season. The rookie third-round pick figured to compete for a primary reserve role behind George Kittle heading into the regular season, though this injury could significantly impact Latu's outlook even if he manages to return at some point in 2023.

Latu may not immediately back up George Kittle (groin) to begin the season after being just the third tight end to enter San Francisco's first preseason game.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan started both of his stalwart backups -- Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner -- in place of Kittle this past weekend, opting to bring Latu in with the rest of the reserves. The third-round pick out of Alabama wound up logging the most snaps of any tight end in the contest (45 percent), but also coughed up a drive-killing fumble on his lone reception. Latu will have to improve on a rocky exhibition debut in order to earn playing time this year.

The 49ers selected Latu in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 101st overall.

Latu becomes the ninth tight end selected in the first two days of this year's draft. The Alabama product is a solid receiver that recorded 56 receptions for 787 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons as a starter. He brings physicality to the position as well, as he's a converted linebacker. Latu disappointed with his athletic testing at Alabama's Pro Day (4.78 40 at 246 pounds), which is a concern for his transition to the next level. There's also the issue of George Kittle having an unquestioned grip on the No. 1 job. If nothing else, Latu will challenge Charlie Woerner for snaps when San Francisco goes with two-tight end sets.

The 49ers selected Latu in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 101st overall.

Latu becomes the ninth tight end selected in the first two days of this year's draft. The Alabama product is a solid receiver that recorded 56 receptions for 787 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons as a starter. He brings physicality to the position as well, as he's a converted linebacker. Latu disappointed with his athletic testing at Alabama's Pro Day (4.78 40 at 246 pounds), which is a concern for his transition to the next level. There's also the issue of George Kittle having an unquestioned grip on the No. 1 job. If nothing else, Latu will challenge Charlie Woerner for snaps when San Francisco goes with two-tight end sets.