The Lions signed Sanu off their practice squad on Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanu got a cameo with Detroit this past Sunday with Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola sidelined due to hip injuries. While he was blanked on 15 offensive snaps, Sanu now will join the active roster as a signing as opposed to a standard elevation. With the statuses of Golladay, Amendola and Marvin Hall (toe) all up in the air for Thursday's game against the Texans, Sanu may have an even larger role Week 12.

Sanu reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran wideout played 15 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Panthers but failed to record a single stat. Detroit is dealing with a plethora of injuries in their receiving corps as Kenny Golladay (hip), Danny Amendola (hip) and Marvin Hall (toe) are all questionable. Given the Lions are on a short week with Thanksgiving approaching, don't be surprised to see Sanu called back up to the active roster before kickoff Thursday.

The Lions elevated Sanu to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lions are preparing for Sunday's game without Kenny Golladay or Danny Amendola, so Sanu will provide depth at wide receiver against the NFC opponent. Sanu played in three games for the 49ers earlier this season and recorded a nine-yard reception on his lone target. He'll rotate in behind Marvin Jones, Marvin Hall and Quintez Cephus.

Sanu signed Friday with the Lions' practice squad, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanu appeared in three games with the 49ers earlier this season, catching just one pass for nine yards during that span. He'll now provide emergency depth for a Lions squad that may be without top wideout Kenny Golladay (hip) for a handful of games.

Sanu tried out with the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanu was cut by the Patriots before Week 1 and was later signed by the 49ers. The 31-year-old wideout recorded just one reception for nine yards over three games and was consequently cut by them as well. The Lions are exploring their options because Kenny Golladay (hip) is considered week-to-week at this point, and Sanu could add veteran depth at the position.

The 49ers released Sanu on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

During his three-game run in San Francisco, Sanu logged 40 offensive snaps en route to just one catch (on one target) for nine yards. With the receiving corps getting healthier by the week, the team has opted to move on from the nine-year pro.

Sanu hauled in his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 36-9 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Sanu wasn't targeted in his debut with the 49ers in Week 2, so this was a step in the right direction. The veteran wideout is currently fourth on the wide receiver depth chart, and he could fall out of the rotation entirely if Deebo Samuel (foot) is able to return when eligible against the Eagles on Sunday. Even if he sticks as one of the four active wideouts this week, Sanu shouldn't be considered a fantasy asset in his current role.

Sanu wasn't targeted over 13 offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Although Sanu has experience in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system, the 49ers have opted to ease him into action, as he finished fourth among the team's wideouts in snaps. His role could bump up in Week 3 against the Giants, but there are a ton of pass-catching options for either Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) or Nick Mullens to throw to, so don't expect fireworks out of the 31-year-old Sanu.

Sanu is expected to make his 49ers debut Sunday in San Francisco's road game against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he's been with the 49ers for less than a week, Sanu's familiarity with head coach Kyle Shanahan's system from their time together in Atlanta likely allowed him to pick up San Francisco's playbook quickly. Shanahan hasn't indicated how sizable of a role Sanu will take on right away, but the Week 2 absences of top wideout Deebo Samuel (foot) and tight end George Kittle (knee) will leave plenty of targets up for grabs among the 49ers' pass-catching corps.

Sanu signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being cut by the Patriots earlier in the month, Sanu watched Week 1 from home. However, the 49ers are bringing him in to patch up their injury-riddled receiver corps. The 31-year-old Sanu posted 59 receptions for 520 yards and two scores over 15 games last season between the Falcons and Patriots, and he'll have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with the 49ers since WR Deebo Samuel (foot) is on IR and TE George Kittle is dealing with a sprained knee. Sanu ha familiarity with Kyle Shanahan's system from their time together in Atlanta, so he should have a role in Sunday's matchup versus the Jets.