Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Sat 9/24/22 6:50 PM

San Francisco elevated Spence from its practice squad Saturday for Week 3.
EDGE Analysis
Spence appeared in just one game in 2021, logging one tackle in five defensive snaps. He will probably work in a limited reserve role Sunday as long as Javon Kinlaw and Kevin Givens remain healthy.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Wed 8/31/22 10:40 AM

The 49ers released Spence (concussion) on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Spence signed with San Francisco at the beginning of August to serve as depth after the team placed Maurice Hurst (biceps) on injured reserve. However, Spence picked up a concussion during the 49ers' preseason finale and won't make the team's initial 53-man roster. The veteran defensive tackle has appeared in only seven games over the last two years, totaling 10 tackles across 108 defensive snaps.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Fri 8/26/22 7:18 PM

Spence suffered a concussion during Thursday's preseason game against the Texans, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spence joined the 49ers as a depth option after Maurice Hurst (biceps) landed on season-ending injured reserve Aug. 1. If the veteran sees any regular-season action with San Francisco, it would be the eighth team he's played for across 10 seasons.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Thu 8/25/22 10:52 PM

Spence left Thursday's preseason game against the Texans to be evaluated for a concussion, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spence left the game in the fourth quarter, so he is unlikely to return to action. He joined the 49ers as a depth option after Maurice Hurst (biceps) landed on injured reserve Aug. 1.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Mon 8/1/22 1:58 PM

Spence signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Spence will take the roster spot vacated by fellow defensive lineman Maurice Hurst (biceps), who was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. If Spence sees any regular-season action with San Francisco, it would be the eighth team for which he has played.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Thu 12/16/21 6:39 PM

Spence was signed to Washington's active roster Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Spence provides the team with some much needed help at defensive tackle with Jonathan Allen, Matthew Ioannidis and Tim Settle all being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week. After not appearing in any games this season, it's possible that the 30-year-old may be thrust into a starting role in Week 15 against the Eagles.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Sat 12/5/20 8:50 PM

The Patriots signed Spence to the active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spence was elevated from the practice squad last week, and now he's an honest member of the 53-man roster. The Patriots needed the depth at nose tackle, as both Byron Cowart (back) and Adam Butler (shoulder) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Fri 10/25/19 11:12 AM

Spence signed a contract with the Jaguars on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was cut by the Eagles on Monday but only had to wait a few days before finding a new team. Spence had seven total tackles in six games with Philadelphia, and he should work in a rotational role at defensive tackle with Marcell Dareus (abdomen) moving to injured reserve.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Mon 10/21/19 10:58 PM

Spence was released by the Eagles on Monday, Les Bowen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spence's stint in Philly ends after seven games in which he recorded seven tackles through six contests. The veteran defensive tackle has been on four different teams over the past four seasons but his experience alone could get him in with a team needing to bolster their defensive line.

Akeem Spence
IL/DT FA
Tue 9/10/19 5:31 PM

Spence signed a one-year contract with the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spence had been without a team since being cut by Miami on Aug. 28. The 27-year-old played in at least 600 defensive snaps over the previous two seasons, collecting 81 total tackles, five sacks and a forced fumble in that span. Spence will provide the Eagles with depth on their defensive front in the wake of Malik Jackson's (foot) placement on injured reserve Tuesday.