Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that the San Francisco 49ers plan to activate wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud from the injured reserve list, a move likely to occur on Saturday. This decision ensures the team will have their special teams returner back in time for the playoffs, providing a significant boost for that unit.
On Friday, when asked about the plan for McCloud, Shanahan said, "It's a technicality, but we've already made the decision. He'll be up."
San Francisco must also make a corresponding move to create space for McCloud on the 53-man roster. Shanahan didn't disclose the specific move, mentioning that the coaches haven't spoken to the affected player yet.
Six 49ers players have been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams—defensive tackle Arik Armstead (foot, knee), safety Ji'Ayir Brown (knee), tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle), safety Tashaun Gipson (quadricep), running back Christian McCaffrey (calf), and cornerback Ambry Thomas (hand).
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