Former Tennessee WR Marquez Callaway released by NFL team days after signing
By Andrew Olson
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Marquez Callaway is experiencing the unfortunate side of NFL roster management.
On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers signed Callaway. Sunday, the 49ers released the former Tennessee wideout to bring in Robbie Chosen.
49ers signed WR Robbie Chosen and released WR Marquez Callaway.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2025
Callaway is looking for an opportunity as he enters his 6th professional season. It’s been since 2022, however, since he logged a reception in a regular-season game.
After going undrafted in 2020, Callaway beat the odds and appeared in 11 games with the New Orleans Saints, even making 3 starts. In 2021, Callaway put up the best numbers of his career. Appearing in 17 games (11 starts), Callaway recorded 46 catches for 698 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Callaway’s role decreased in 2022. He made 14 appearances, logging 16 catches for 158 yards and 1 TD. He was a free agent after the 2022 season.
Over the past couple of years, Callaway has bounced around the league a bit. He made 3 regular-season appearances with the Saints in 2023 and 2 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024.
For his career, Callaway has 83 receptions for 1,069 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has also logged 243 return yards.
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