David Lombardi of The Athletic relays that Odum's performance in training camp is earning him a bigger role in the 49ers' defense, and the 30-year-old is currently listed as the starting strong safety on San Francisco's depth chart.
Since joining San Francisco in 2022, Odum has been used primarily on special teams, playing just 37 snaps on defense in each of the last two regular seasons. However, with strong safety Talanoa Hufanga still recovering from a torn ACL and not expected to be back until mid-August, Odum has taken advantage of his increased reps with the first-team defense, recording a handful of interceptions in training camp. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he wants to Odum on the field more, noting last week that "we're going to try and find a way to put [Odum] on both [defense and special teams]."
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49ers' George Odum: Activated from IR
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The 49ers activated Odum (biceps) from injured reserve Saturday and he's set to play in the team's NFC divisional-round game against the Packers, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Odum was a full participant in Wednesday's and Thursday's practice sessions. He is set to potentially take the field for the first time since Week 12 against the Seahawks, when he sustained a torn biceps injury. Odum figures to slot back into his reserve free safety role behind starter Tashaun Gipson.
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49ers' George Odum: Out 2-4 months with torn biceps
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Odum suffered a torn biceps in Thursday's 31-13 win over the Seahawks and is expected to face a recovery timeline of two-to-four months, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The extent of Odum's injury was confirmed by an MRI on Friday after he exited Thursday's win. Odum has an outside chance to return during the postseason, but the standout special teams contributor is expected to miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
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49ers' George Odum: Practices Thursday
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Odum (quadricep) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
The special teamer left Sunday's game against the Browns with the injury. Odum played in the previous five games and made eight tackles over that span.
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Colts' George Odum: Signs tender with Colts
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Odum signed his franchise tender with Indianapolis on Monday.
Odum will stick with the Colts for a fourth consecutive season. The depth safety has been reliable in his role for Indianapolis -- he has yet to miss a regular-season game -- but in 2020 he was limited to special teams aside from 25 defensive snaps.
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Colts' George Odum: Officially considered questionable
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Odum (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Odum was able to log a limited practice session Friday, his first participation of any degree all week. The undrafted rookie will serve a rotational role in Indianapolis' secondary if he suits up Week 16.
