After cutting the converted receiver yesterday, the San Francisco 49ers are re-signing tight end Jordan Matthews to their practice squad. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the news.
The #49ers are re-signing WR-turned-TE Jordan Matthews to the practice squad, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 1, 2021
Unfortunately, the 49ers lost three players to the waiver wire who the team reportedly hoped to sign to the practice squad. They are wide receiver Nsimba Webster, signed by the Chicago Bears, linebacker Justin Hilliard, signed by the New York Giants, and offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley, signed by the Seattle Seahawks. All three were claimed off of waivers.
The #49ers this morning lost three players who were at least ticketed back for their practice squad.
Claimed off waivers:
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September 1, 2021
WR Nsimba Webster (Bears)
LB Justin Hilliard (Giants)
OL Dakoda Shepley (Seahawks)
Tight end MyCole Pruitt, who went unclaimed, has opted to return to the Tennessee Titans. He is signing to be on their practice squad.
Tight end MyCole Pruitt is heading back to Titans, where he spent previous three seasons, per his agent. He'll initially be on the psquad with an opportunity to move to the 53.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) September 1, 2021
Meanwhile, the 49ers didn't claim any players off waivers.
