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The San Francisco 49ers on Thursday released tight end Daniel Helm from their practice squad after removing him from the Practice Squad/COVID-19 list. Helm had been the lone remaining 49ers player on the COVID-19 list.
San Francisco has 15 players on their 16-man practice squad, so releasing Helm could indicate either undrafted rookie Jared Mayden or Jauan Jennings could return from the Practice Squad/Injured list soon.
Helm was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Duke by the Los Angeles Chargers prior to the 2019 season. The 49ers claimed him off waivers and he spent the majority of last season on their practice squad. This season, Helm has appeared in 3 games with the 49ers special teams unit.