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49ers IR list grows with roster moves prior to Week 18 vs. Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers made several final roster moves ahead of their Week 18 date vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

Ahead of their Week 18 finale at the Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers revealed several final roster moves on Saturday.

The 49ers promoted linebackers Alex Barrett and DaShaun White to the active roster from the team’s practice squad. San Francisco offensive lineman Drake Nugent and wide receiver Trent Taylor were also activated from the team’s practice squad.

Meanwhile, offensive lineman Spencer Burford and linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles were placed on the injured reserve list.

Per Pro Football Focus, Burford has appeared in five games this season and has slotted in for the 49ers at left tackle, left guard and right guard. Flannigan-Fowles started three games and played in seven this season for San Francisco, tallying 17 tackles, two passes defensed, one interception and one tackle for loss in 151 defensive snaps.

Barrett has logged 10 defensive snaps and two tackles across two games versus Miami and Detroit this season for the 49ers. White entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma with Buffalo in 2023 and joined the 49ers’ practice squad this past September.

Nugent signed with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent from Michigan last May before being waived in August. Nugent was then signed to the 49ers’ practice squad.

Taylor entered the NFL with San Francisco as a fifth-round pick by the 49ers in the 2017 NFL draft. Taylor has caught 87 passes for 834 yards and three touchdowns during his NFL career, with the bulk of that production coming during the 2017 and 2018 seasons with the 49ers.

Taylor combined to catch 69 passes for 645 receiving yards with three touchdowns during the 2017 and 2018 NFL seasons with the 49ers.

49ers activate rookie LB, claim CB off waivers from Titans

Roster moves are a doozy before Monday Night Football.

The San Francisco 49ers on Monday were busy ahead of their Week 17 showdown with the Detroit Lions.

In an expected move, they placed offensive lineman Aaron Banks on IR. Banks is dealing with an MCL injury he suffered in Week 16. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the starting left guard would miss the final two regular season games. His placement on IR officially ends his season.

Banks, a second-round pick in the 2021 draft, is set to hit free agency in the offseason.

To replace Banks on the roster, the 49ers activated rookie linebacker Tatum Bethune off IR. Bethune had his practice window opened ahead of Week 17 and he was officially listed as ‘questionable’ after undergoing three full practice sessions. All indications point toward the seventh-round pick making his first appearance since Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bethune in his rookie season has primarily contributed on special teams, playing 130 special teams snaps and only eight defensive snaps. He has two tackles and one fumble recovery in nine games.

The 49ers also announced they claimed cornerback Tre Avery off waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Avery was an undrafted rookie for Tennessee after the 2022 draft. He played in 38 games with five starts across his two-plus seasons in Tennessee. Avery has 54 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one fumble recovery in his career. The Titans waived Avery leading up to their Week 17 game. He’ll provide special teams depth with some players roles changing while CB Charvarius Ward is absent for a personal matter.

San Francisco elevated defensive lineman Alex Barrett from the practice squad for the second time this season. He adds depth with defensive end Robert Beal out because of an ankle injury. Undrafted rookie offensive lineman Drake Nugent is also up from the practice squad in what will be his regular season debut.

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49ers now have 16 players on IR after recent roster moves

Trent Williams’ season is officially over.

The San Francisco 49ers list of players on injured lists ballooned to 16 with their Thursday roster moves.

All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams was officially placed on season-ending IR because of an ankle injury that has kept him out of action since Week 12. Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday told reporters Williams was going to miss the team’s final two games.

This is the second day in a row the 49ers’ roster moves have included placing a player on IR. Williams’s backup, Jaylon Moore, was moved to IR on Wednesday because of a quad injury.

The list of players on injured lists includes defensive end Drake Jackson who is on the PUP list and not IR. San Francisco’s 16 players on IR feature All-Pros Williams, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and running back Christian McCaffrey. Breakout star RB Jordan Mason is there, as well as defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and starting punter Mitch Wishnowsky.

Williams was replaced on the active roster by offensive lineman Matt Hennessey who inked a two-year deal with the club. Hennessey was a third-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 draft. He started 22 of the 45 games he played with Atlanta and spent most of this season on their practice squad. The center gives the 49ers veteran depth at a position they’ll likely look to upgrade in the offseason.

The 49ers also announced OL Sebastian Gutierrez re-signed to the practice squad. He may get elevated to the active roster for Monday’s game vs. the Lions since the 49ers will need depth and Gutierrez has familiarity with their offense.

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49ers combat injuries with roster moves ahead of Week 16

The 49ers made a bunch of roster moves before Week 16.

The San Francisco 49ers on Saturday made a slew of roster moves leading up to their Week 16 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

They promoted two practice squad players to the active roster with offensive lineman Austen Pleasants and linebacker Jalen Graham both getting called up.

Graham will fill out LB depth with De’Vondre Campbell’s suspension, while Pleasants gives them more bodies on the offensive line after injuries to Trent Williams and Ben Bartch.

Pleasants was added to the practice squad early in Week 16 and quickly got promoted. The 27-year-old offensive tackle has played in two games during his NFL career.

To clear the necessary roster spot, the 49ers waived OL Sebastian Gutierrez.

They also elevated two players from the practice squad who will revert to the practice roster after Sunday’s game. Running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn will help fill out the backfield. Vaughn has worked in as the backup behind Patrick Taylor who is in line to start with RB Isaac Guerendo listed as out for Sunday.

Defensive lineman Alex Barrett will help out a banged up defensive front that has both DEs Nick Bosa and Robert Beal listed as questionable.

The 49ers and Dolphins are slated to kick off at 1:25pm Pacific Time from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday.

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Recently-waived former 49ers 3rd-round pick claimed by Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are a popular place for former San Francisco 49ers CBs to land.

The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday as part of a slew of roster moves waived former third-round pick Ambry Thomas.

Thomas, a cornerback from the University of Michigan, was claimed Wednesday by the Indianapolis Colts according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

San Francisco kept Thomas on their initial 53-man roster despite a rough preseason that was further derailed by an injury. Thomas was quickly placed on IR because of a broken forearm he sustained in the team’s preseason opener. He was never activated before being placed on waivers.

Thomas is due to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after an up-and-down tenure in the Bay Area.

He stepped into a starting role as a rookie and wound up sealing a postseason berth by intercepting Matt Stafford in overtime of a Week 18 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He wound up missing out on a starting job in Year 2 and started none of the 15 games he appeared in. Last season he was in-and-out of the starting lineup as a third CB while the team struggled to find consistency in the secondary.

His training camp and preseason left him without a role heading into 2024. Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir locked down two of the starting jobs, while Isaac Yiadom and rookie Renardo Green were the clear third and fourth CBs in some order. Thomas stayed around as an internal depth piece San Francisco never needed.

Thomas played in 42 games with 11 starts for the 49ers and posted 79 tackles, 12 pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He’ll now get a fresh start with a Colts club that also claimed former 49ers CB Samuel Womack after he was let go at final cuts.

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49ers place breakout star RB on IR ahead of Week 14

Jordan Mason is officially on IR.

The San Francisco 49ers on Saturday officially placed running back Jordan Mason on IR as part of a slew of roster moves leading up to a Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Mason suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 13 vs. the Buffalo Bills. He’ll be out at least four of the final five weeks now that he’s been placed on the injured list.

Safety George Odum was also sent to IR after sustaining a knee injury in practice leading up to the Bears game. He wasn’t on the report Wednesday, then was listed as a non-participant Thursday and Friday before getting ruled out on Friday’s injury report. The extent of his knee injury is unclear.

In a corresponding move the 49ers activated safety Talanoa Hufanga off IR. He suffered a wrist injury in Week 5 and figures to make his return Sunday against the Bears. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Hufanga will play with a contraption to protect his injured wrist.

Offensive lineman Sebastian Gutierrez was also promoted to the active roster to fill the spot vacated by Mason. He spent the offseason with the 49ers and was recently re-signed to their practice squad. He’ll provide depth on a banged up offensive line.

Practice squad elevations for Week 14 include linebacker Jalen Graham and running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn. Both will revert to the practice squad after Sunday’s game.

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Christian McCaffrey injury fallout continues with more 49ers roster moves

More roster moves for the 49ers on Wednesday.

The San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday continued adjusting to life without running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason.

They announced running back Patrick Taylor’s promotion to the active roster from the practice squad, along with the addition of RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn to the practice squad. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens has also been placed on IR.

Taylor’s promotion isn’t a surprise since San Francisco was so thin at running back. Rookie fourth-round pick Isaac Guerendo figures to sit atop the depth chart, but until Tuesday the 49ers didn’t have any healthy players behind him. They claimed former New York Jets RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers to give Guerendo a backup. Taylor gives them a third player on the depth chart, while Vaughn re-joining the club adds internal depth.

This is Taylor’s second stint on the active roster this season. He was let go ahead of McCaffrey’s return in Week 10, but he re-signed to their practice squad after clearing waivers. Now he’ll return to the active roster with a chance to carve out an RB2 role behind Guerendo.

Vaughn was with the 49ers during the preseason and also spent time on their practice squad before being released in mid-November. He’s now back with the club.

Givens suffered a torn pec in the 49ers’ Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills. His injury-riddled season is over after only eight games. The 2019 undrafted free agent signee posted 11 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a career-high 3.5 sacks this season.

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49ers fill open roster spot with CB, elevate 2 others before Week 13

Roster moves for the 49ers:

The San Francisco 49ers made a handful of roster moves ahead of their Week 13 showdown with the Buffalo Bills.

One day after waiving wide receiver Ronnie Bell, the 49ers filled his roster spot by promoting cornerback Nick McCloud from the practice squad. He’ll now hold a place on the 53-man roster after signing with the practice squad in November.

McCloud has played in two games for the 49ers this season, contributing 19 special teams snaps and no defensive snaps. He figures to continue being a special teams ace for San Francisco, but he also provides depth at CB with Deommodore Lenoir ruled out and Renardo Green listed as questionable.

The 49ers also elevated linebacker Jalen Graham and offensive lineman Sebastian Gutierrez to the roster for Sunday’s game. Graham will provide depth at LB and play on special teams. Gutierrez, who was re-signed to the practice squad Friday, will be a depth piece on the OL after injuries ruled out Trent Williams and Aaron Banks.

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49ers promote veteran safety to active roster ahead of Week 12

49ers roster moves before Week 12. Tashaun Gipson is back:

A familiar face is back in the San Francisco 49ers secondary.

The 49ers on Saturday announced veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster as a part of a handful of roster moves leading up to a Week 12 matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

Gipson has been elevated for the last two games, but now he’ll be permanently on the 53-man roster. He started 33 games across the 2022 and 2023 seasons for San Francisco. They signed him to their practice squad in early November after he was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gipson will give the 49ers depth behind Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.

In a corresponding move, the 49ers placed linebacker Tatum Bethune on IR. Bethune suffered an MCL injury in Week 11. It’s unclear if the rookie seventh-round pick will be able to return this season. He’ll be out a minimum of four weeks per the NFL’s IR rules.

The 49ers’ pair of standard elevations for Week 12 are linebacker Jalen Graham and cornerback Nick McCloud. Both should contribute on special teams. San Francisco is shorthanded there with Bethune and CB Darrell Luter Jr. both on IR.

Special teams has been an issue for San Francisco this season, but they’ll need those units to be at their best if they’re going to swing an upset over the Packers.

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49ers roster moves good news for defensive line ahead of Week 11

49ers roster moves ahead of Week 11:

The San Francisco 49ers are getting a key piece of their defensive line back ahead of their Week 11 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.

Defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated off IR according to an announcement from the team. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky and cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. were both placed on IR, and punter Pat O’Donnell was promoted from the practice squad.

Wishnowsky is dealing with a back injury that initially cropped up in training camp and forced him to miss the preseason. He’ll now be out at least four weeks before he’s eligible to return. The team signed O’Donnell to the practice squad early in the week, signaling bad news for Wishnowsky’s status.

The Gross-Matos return could be significant for a 49ers defensive end rotation that has struggled to produce this season. Gross-Matos tried playing through a knee injury he suffered in training camp, but eventually it landed him on IR. That knee issue may have slowed him down some because in three games he posted only one tackle, one quarterback hit and five pressures according to Pro Football Focus.

Ideally Gross-Matos will fit as a defensive end who can also rush the passer from the interior. His return may help make up for the lack of acquisitions on the defensive line at the trade deadline. Sunday will mark his first action since the 49ers’ Week 4 win over the New England Patriots.

San Francisco also brought up cornerback Nick McCloud from the practice squad on a standard elevation. McCloud is a standout special teams player who will replace Luter who is now out for at least four weeks after suffering a pelvis injury in the lead up to Week 11.

Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson was also elevated from the practice squad to provide depth at a position where the 49ers have Ji’Ayir Brown, Malik Mustapha and George Odum on the roster.

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