Hawkins (wrist) was spotted participating during San Francisco's minicamp sessions.
The 26-year-old safety out of San Diego State seems to be past the wrist injury that he sustained towards the end of the 49ers' 2023 campaign. Hawkins appeared in one game last season, recording four total tackles and nabbing one interception. He's expected to compete for a depth role in San Francisco's secondary as the offseason continues.
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Tayler Hawkins: Waived from IR
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The 49ers waived Hawkins (hand) from IR with an injury settlement Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Hawkins will now be free to search for an opportunity elsewhere in the league when healthy. He suffered a hand fracture during San Francisco's preseason finale.
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49ers' Tayler Hawkins: Headed to IR
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The 49ers placed Hawkins (hand) on injured reserve Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hawkins fractured his hand in Friday's preseason game against the Chargers and Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area said Saturday that he will need surgery. Hawkins is now slated to miss the 2023 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
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49ers' Tayler Hawkins: Fractures hand
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Hawkins will need surgery after breaking his hand during Friday's preseason game, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The 25-year-old will be forced to miss time after finding out the severity of his hand injury. Hawkins spent last year on the 49ers' practice squad and after this surgery, he could very well end up there again ahead of the coming season.
