Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Mon 5/19/25 7:14 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Barrett was waived by the 49ers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The defensive end was let go to make room for kicker Greg Joseph, who might get a chance to compete with Jake Moody for the starting job. Barrett saw action in three games with the 49ers in 2024, playing on 23 defensive and 64 special-teams snaps. Before that, he last played in an NFL regular-season game in 2020, also with the 49ers.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Mon 12/14/20 8:53 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Barrett was waived by the 49ers on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The San Diego State product was bumped up from the practice squad in time for a Week 14 matchup against Washington, ultimately notching a QB hit over his four defensive snaps. For now, the chapter is closed on Barrett's time with the 49ers, but he has made two game appearances since being last cut by the team Oct. 26.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Sat 12/12/20 8:45 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
The 49ers signed Barrett to the active roster Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barrett has played four games for San Francisco this season, posting three tackles over 50 snaps on defense. He'll add depth at defensive tackle for Sunday's game against Washington, as the 49ers are expected to be without both D.J. Jones (ankle) and Kevin Givens (personal).
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Mon 10/26/20 5:54 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
The 49ers waived Barrett on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Barrett spent three games with the team and served as necessary depth at defensive end, recording two tackles in that stretch. The 49ers likely need to clear up roster space to address the concerning injury bug in their backfield, so Barrett was ultimately let go. If he clears waivers, Barrett could secure a role on the team's practice squad.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Sun 8/30/20 4:01 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Barrett signed with the 49ers on Sunday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 49ers claimed James Lockhart off waivers from the Steelers on Sunday, but Lockhart opted to retire rather than play in 2020. As a result, the team re-signed Barrett to add depth at defensive end since Nick Bosa (leg), Arik Armstead (back) and Dee Ford (calf) are dealing with injuries.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Thu 8/13/20 10:33 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Barrett was waived by the 49ers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Barrett originally signed on with the 49ers in February but this is already his second time being waived by the team since he joined. The defensive lineman has spent time with the Raiders and Lions but has struggled to find a long-term home in the league.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Mon 2/10/20 8:11 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Barrett inked a contract with the 49ers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old didn't suit up in the league during the 2019 season, as he was most recently released with an injury settlement by the Raiders out of training camp. Barrett has appeared in two games in his career, both with Detroit, accumulating one assisted tackle in that span.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Tue 10/8/19 9:36 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Barrett (undisclosed) had a workout with the Bills on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barrett was waived/injured by the Raiders at September roster deadline, reverted to injured reserve and returned to free agency after reaching an injury settlement. The 25-year-old appears to have recovered from the injury as he continues to search for a new team.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Wed 9/4/19 1:18 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
The Raiders released Barrett (undisclosed) after reaching an injury settlement, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not clear what was bothering Barrett, but he will now be a free agent. The 25-year-old will likely look for a practice-squad role elsewhere.
Alex Barrett EDR/DE FA Tue 9/3/19 4:57 PM
Alex Barrett
EDR/DE FA
Oakland waived/injured Barrett (undisclosed) on Friday, Jerry McDonald of the East Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear what exactly is ailing Barrett. The 25-year-old originally signed with Oakland in early April but now will have to focus on getting healthy and finding a new opportunity elsewhere.