The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have signed defensive lineman Akeem Spence to the practice squad. The team released Spence from the active roster on Tuesday.
The #49ers have signed DL Akeem Spence to the practice squad.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 2, 2022
Spence has appeared in five games with the 49ers this season, playing 108 defensive snaps and two special teams snaps. He has recorded six tackles in those games.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made Spence a fourth-round draft pick out of Illinois in 2013. In addition to the Buccaneers and 49ers, he has appeared in games with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Washington Commanders.