49ers release Nate Davis, sign Troy Smith
The San Francisco 49ers have
announced the signing of former Heisman winning quarterback Troy Smith.
To make room for Smith, the team cut third-string quarterback Nate Davis. The coaching staff has made it clear that Davis' development has been a disappointment. Following the team's final preseason game against the Chargers, head coach Mike Singletary said that Davis' spot on the roster was not guaranteed. However, Davis made the team's 53-man roster after they made their cuts on Friday.
Smith was a fifth-round selection by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2007 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 14 games with 2 starts, completing 48 of 89 passes for 558 yards, three touchdowns, one interception and a quarterback rating of 79.7.
More San Francisco 49ers News
Saleh, Jets Could Thwart 49ers' Plans to Re-Sign Secondary
By Levin T. Black
Jan 16, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers don't have a secondary at this time. That's not an exaggeration. As of right now, the only player from the secondary to play significant minutes who is not a pending free agent is free safety Jimmie Ward. Here's a list of the players from the secondary who played at least 100 snaps in 2020 but would have to get new contracts if they were to play for the 49ers again: Richard Sherman, Jason Verrett, Jaquiski Tartt, K'Waun Williams, Emmanuel Moseley, Akhello Witherspoon, Marcell Harris, Dontae Johnson, Jamar Taylor.
Only one of these is not an unrestricted free agent. Moseley is an exclusive restricted free agent, meaning the 49ers will be able to re-sign him if they choose to. As long as the 49ers offer him a league minimum contract, Moseley is
49ers waive Drew Kaser, sign 13 to reserve/future contracts
By David Bonilla
Jan 4, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has waived punter Drew Kaser and signed the following 13 free agents to reserve/future contracts:
CB Adonis Alexander
DL Josiah Coatney
S Chris Edwards
LB Jonas Griffith
DL Daeshon Hall
CB Tim Harris Jr.
FB Josh Hokit
WR Jauan Jennings
DB Obi Melifonwu
WR Austin Proehl
OL Dakoda Shepley
WR Kevin White
OL Isaiah Williams
All of the players, with the exception of Alexander, Melifonwu, and Proehl, finished the 2020 season on the team's practice squad.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
Alexander (6-3, 205) was
49ers sign TE Chase Harrell and DB Jared Mayden to futures contracts, waive LS Colin Holba
By David Bonilla
Jan 6, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers announced a few minor roster moves on Wednesday. The team has signed tight end Chase Harrell and defensive back Jared Mayden to reserve/futures contracts. Both players finished the 2020 season on the 49ers' practice squad.
San Francisco has also waived long snapper Colin Holba. He was signed on December 29, 2020, after the team's regular long snapper, Taybor Pepper, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19
