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49ers-Cowboys: Mitch Wishnowsky clears concussion protocol, 2 activated from practice squad
Jan 15, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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The San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of the team's Wild Card playoff game on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Activated from the practice squad:
- DB Darqueze Dennard
- LB Mark Nzeocha
The team also announced that punter
Mitch Wishnowsky has been cleared from the concussion protocol. He has no injury designation ahead of this weekend's game.
San Francisco enters the playoffs with a 10-7 record, while Dallas is 12-5. Kickoff between the two teams is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. CT) from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are currently a 3.5-point favorite.
The two teams will announce their inactive players 90 minutes ahead of kickoff.
The NFL fined 49ers linebacker
Dre Greenlaw $5,169 for unnecessary roughness against Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson in Week 18, per NFL Media's Tom Pelissero.
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