

Packers Experiences powered by QuintEventsĬOPYRIGHT © GREEN BAY PACKERS, INC.Laulile was signed to a one-year deal following the torn biceps injury to Maurice Hurst during training camp. Lastly, defensive tackle Tomasi Laulile was the last 49er waived Monday. Wide receiver KeeSean Johnson, who scored on a two-point conversion try on Friday, was also waived by the 49ers. Hokit wasn’t the only Fresno State standout who was released. Template:San Francisco 49ers roster 10 Jimmy Garoppolo 5 Trey Lance 13 Brock Purdy 44 Kyle Juszczyk 24 Jordan Mason 25 Elijah Mitchell 22 Jeff Wilson 11. The 6-foot-1, 225-pounder was among one of 11 49ers who signed a reserve/futures contract on February 2, 2022. PT), which means John Lynch and company must pare down the offseason. There are plenty of opportunities for players to step up and make their cases for spots on the 49ers’ 53-man roster to open the season. The former Fresno State Bulldog, who became best known in the Central Valley for being a two-sport star as a football player and wrestler, has been with the 49ers since 2020 when he signed as a undrafted free agent. Final roster cuts are due for every team, including the San Francisco 49ers, by the end of the afternoon on Tuesday (1 p.m. The 49ers have preseason games against Green Bay, Minnesota and Houston, along with two joint practices against the Vikings over a 14-day period beginning Friday night at Levi’s Stadium. There were some surprise releases, countless no-brainers and a couple of. Now that training camp is in the rearview mirror, those who made the cut can focus on San Francisco's Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears Sept. Josh Hokit, who handled the fullback duties for S.F., was among the other transaction decisions by the 49ers on Monday. t's official: The 49ers' initial 53-man roster is set. The 49ers, though, waived one of their starters from the Packers game. He spent six seasons with the team that drafted him, the Cincinnati Bengals, before becoming an NFL journeyman with stops in Atlanta, Arizona and Indianapolis.ĭennard was the projected starter who was released. 24 overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. He signed a one-year deal on March 25, 2022.īefore the 49ers and Giants, Dennard came to the league as the No. He was briefly with the New York Giants before he joined the 49ers’ practice squad on Janubefore the regular season ended. “But the 30-year-old Dennard is only under contract for 2022, and it’s clear that the 49ers - who lost longtime nickelback K’Waun Williams to free agency - want a fixture for the future at the position.”Īnd Lombardi added: “Performances like this week’s from Womack can hasten the arrival of that future.”ĭennard will now be seeking his third NFL stop since 2021. “The 49ers’ first-stringer at nickelback remains Darqueze Dennard, a veteran entering his ninth NFL season who earned the 49ers’ trust with his work in a pinch against star Rams wideout Cooper Kupp last season,” Lombardi wrote. On Friday after the preseason contest, Lombardi wrote how Dennard was still the first option at nickelback. Below is a list of the players who are reportedly being let go by the 49ers or being placed on injury lists to start the season. They were clearly blown away by Samuel Womack‘s preseason debut,” Lombardi tweeted. The San Francisco 49ers have started their 53-player roster cut-down.


“Wow - the 49ers released Darqueze Dennard. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s 49ers insider David Lombardi believes that Womack’s huge ball-hawking night at Levi’s Stadium helped seal the 30-year-old Dennard’s fate. “A bit of a surprise given that Dennard had been working with first-team often at nickel CB,” Wagoner pointed out via his Twitter page.īut, Wagoner noted that this transaction is “A good sign for rookie Samuel Womack, it seems.”Ī bit of a surprise given that Dennard had been working with first-team often at nickel CB.Ī good sign for rookie Samuel Womack, it seems. One was ESPN 49ers reporter and insider Nick Wagoner. Multiple insiders who cover the 49ers were stunned by the move. So much so, that the San Francisco 49ers made what one NFL insider called “a bit of a surprise” roster move on Monday, August 15 with a former first round talent - and nearly 24 hours before every NFL team including the Niners have to trim their rosters down to 85 active players.ĪLL the latest 49ers news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on 49ers newsletter here!įollowing the epic two interception evening from the fifth rounder Womack from the Friday, August 12 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers, the 49ers made their first roster decision in the defensive back room.Īnd that move: The 49ers releasing veteran cornerback Darqueze Dennard via the league’s transaction wire. Turns out the Samuel Womack belief train is gaining steam in the Bay Area. Kyle Shanahan during the 49ers' Friday, Augpreseason game.
