Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
This morning, OLB Marcus Rush was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars off of the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. 49ers defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil discussed the loss of the fan favorite edge rusher who was a preseason standout.
O'Neil was asked if it was a disappointment, this late in the season, to lose Rush. "Yeah," he said. "I think he was a guy that we talked about a few weeks ago. He did a great job for our guys on the scout team. He obviously had a great preseason for us but I'm happy for him. He's got a chance to be on the 53, get a couple of game checks, and put some film out there for himself. I'm happy for him."
During the preseason, Rush recorded six sacks against opposing quarterbacks, which not only led the team but led the NFL. When it came time to make the team's final cuts in September, Rush was one of numerous roster casualties. He was later signed to the team's practice squad where he remained all season.
O'Neil was later asked about the decision to leave Rush on the practice squad all season with the 49ers at 1-13. "Those decisions are above my pay grade," he answered and laughed.
Had the decision been O'Neil's, would Rush have been on the active roster? "I'm not going to second guess people in the building," he said. "I'm not going to go there."
Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers vs. Rams injury updates: Ji'Ayir Brown questionable to return
By David Bonilla
9 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers entered Thursday night's NFC West showdown against the Los Angeles Rams without key players, most notably left tackle Trent Williams, who is sidelined for the fourth straight game with an ankle injury. On defense, standout rookie safety Malik Mustapha...
Recap: 49ers' playoffs hopes fade after falling to Rams in 12-6 snoozefest
By Kirk Larrabee
9 hrs
Usually, when the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet on the football field, the results tend to be entertaining if not exciting. Thursday night's meeting was the opposite, and the result might wind up being the last straw for the 49ers when it comes to their playoff...
49ers Notebook: 'We're going to find out who wants to be here'; Dre Greenlaw's return sparks team; Purdy's costly INT; Rams RB talks a little trash after win
By Kirk Larrabee
5 hrs
Underneath the frustration of their rather awful 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers experienced one of the best moments of their forgettable 2024 season -- the return of linebacker Dre Greenlaw from the torn Achilles that kept him on...
49ers vs. Bears final injury report: Williams won't play, Bosa doubtful
By David Bonilla
Dec 6
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 14 contest against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below.
San Francisco 49ers
Out
LB Dre Greenlaw...
