Apple was released by the 49ers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Apple lasted less than two weeks in the organization after signing with San Francisco following a tryout July 27. He'll look to latch on with another team during the preseason. The veteran cornerback has appeared in 102 regular-season games, split between the Giants, Saints, Panthers, Bengals, Dolphins and Chargers.

Apple and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple joined the 49ers for a tryout Sunday, which ultimately resulted in a contract for the 29-year-old. The cornerback will battle with Tre Avery, Chase Lucas and Dallis Flowers, among others, for a spot on the team's 53-man roster in 2025.

Apple (hamstring) is active for Saturday's clash against Houston in the wild-card round.

EDGE Analysis

Apple played in just four contests during the regular season, and he spent the final six weeks on IR due to a hamstring injury. The veteran cornerback was activated from IR on Friday, and he'll be available to provide depth in the secondary against the Texans. Apple wasn't a big part of the Chargers' defense even when healthy, though, as he logged just 13 defensive snaps over his final three contests.

The Chargers activated Apple (hamstring) from IR on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Apple remains officially listed as questionable for Saturday's road AFC wild-card matchup against the Texans, but his activation from IR is a necessary first step if he's going to take the field. If cleared to suit up at Houston, the veteran cornerback will figure to handle a depth role on defense.

The Chargers designated Apple (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple suffered a hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 12 loss to the Ravens, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Nov. 27. Apple will be able to practice over the next two days, and depending on how his hamstring responds to on-field work, he could be activated off IR ahead of the Chargers' wild-card round clash against the Texans on Saturday.

The Chargers placed Apple (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Monday's loss to the Ravens. By being placed on injured reserve, Apple will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Tarheeb Still, Ja'Sir Taylor and Deane Leonard will serve as the primary backups at corner due to Apple's injury.

Apple (hamstring) will not return to Monday night's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

The cornerback suffered the injury in the first quarter and left the game before recording a stat. Ja'Sir Taylor, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard are the remaining available backup corners for the Chargers.

Apple (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Apple suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Monday's game. Leane Leonard would be the Chargers' lone backup outside corner behind Kristian Fulton and Tarheeb Still if Apple does not return.

The Chargers signed Apple to their active roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Apple was elevated for each of the Chargers' last three games before signing with their active roster Monday, recording two total tackles across 58 total snaps (46 defensive and 12 on special teams). Expect the 2016 first-round pick from Ohio State to play a depth role in Los Angeles' secondary while also contributing on special teams in Monday night's matchup against the Ravens.

San Diego is signing Apple to a practice-squad deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple played for Miami last year, tallying 46 tackles (37 solo), including a half-sack, and one interception over 10 regular-season games. The veteran cornerback has also had stints with the Giants (twice), New Orleans (twice), Carolina and Cincinnati in his NFL career. Apple will begin his Chargers tenure on the practice squad, but he could be needed for game action as soon as Week 7 if Kristian Fulton (hamstring) and/or Deane Leonard (hamstring) -- both of whom were injured Sunday versus Denver -- are unable to suit up.