The 49ers' special teams were a major issue last season and Pepper appeared to be a steady presence on that unit. Now they're moving on and creating more question marks for their roster and for a special teams group that desperately needs to improve in 2025.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the 49ers agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans linebacker Luke Gifford. The six-year veteran has played a significant role on special teams throughout his career.

One of the NFL’s most dreadful special teams groups will look different in 2025. On Thursday, two months after firing coordinator Brian Schneider, the San Francisco 49ers made another notable change by releasing longtime long snapper Taybor Pepper,

The San Francisco 49ers have released long-snapper Taybor Pepper as their roster makeover continues. Taybor has been with the 49ers since 2020. This past season was the lowest grade he’s received during his tenure with the Niners.