Odum joined the 49ers in 2022, playing 69% of the team's special teams snaps in each of the past two seasons. His release didn't go unnoticed by one former teammate, long snapper Taybor Pepper, who took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his candid opinion of the move.
"Okay now I'm pissed," Pepper wrote.
Pepper himself was part of the team's special teams overhaul earlier this offseason. After the hiring of new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, the 49ers released Pepper in March and replaced him with longtime NFL long snapper Jon Weeks. The team also parted ways with punter Mitch Wishnowsky in May, bringing in Thomas Morstead, who is entering his 17th season, as his replacement.
As for Odum, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the 30-year-old underwent elbow surgery last month due to an offseason injury.
The safety was recently placed on the active/non-football injury list, with an expected recovery timeline of six to eight weeks. That makes a midseason return with an NFL team a strong possibility.
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers mourn the passing of former LB Aldon Smith
The San Francisco 49ers have issued the following statement following the passing of former linebacker Aldon Smith. "We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith. Aldon's undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment... -
49ers All-Pro George Kittle: Mike Evans was 'cooking everybody' during OTAs
Mike Evans is expected to elevate the San Francisco 49ers offense in 2026, giving quarterback Brock Purdy a big-bodied red-zone weapon—arguably the best of his NFL career. While Evans has not typically participated in organized team activities (OTAs), which are voluntary... -
49ers' Kyle Juszczyk reveals encouraging George Kittle update, praises Mike Evans, minicamp decision
On Saturday, San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk joined "The Insiders" on NFL Network and discussed where he believes the team currently stands, as well as some of his teammates. How is TE George Kittle coming along in his rehab from a torn Achilles? How does WR Mike... -
49ers' George Kittle fires back at critics claiming Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat
Kyle Shanahan delivered one of the most impressive coaching performances of his career last season, guiding the San Francisco 49ers to the playoffs despite a roster ravaged by injuries. Now entering his 10th season as the 49ers' head coach, Shanahan has led the franchise to...