49ers will activate Aldon Smith today

Deebo Samuel becomes the second San Francisco 49ers wide receiver this week to be activated from the non-football injury list. Richie James was activated on Thursday after rehabbing from a broken wrist suffered in June. His missed time was initially expected to run into October. The 49ers activated Samuel on Saturday, making him available for Week 1. He has been recovering from a Jones fracture he sustained during a player-organized practice in June. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has been optimistic that Samuel would be available for the team's Week 1 contest against the Cardinals on September 13. "We're hoping to get both of those guys back next week (for practice),"

The San Francisco 49ers got back one of their best young defensive stars on Wednesday. The team has announced that linebacker Fred Warner has been removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list, making him available to return to practice at any time. The #49ers have activated LB Fred Warner from the Reserve/Covid-19 List.— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 9,

The San Francisco 49ers are going to cut their roster down to 53 players by Saturday afternoon. Originally back in April, I took a way too early look at what the roster could look like. Now less than 48 hours away from the deadline, I reexamine my picks and predictions. Quarterbacks (3): Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Mullens, C.J. Beathard In: C.J. Beathard Out: N/A COVID-19 made keeping a third QB absolutely necessary this season. Much to the chagrin of 49ers fans, Beathard survives another year on the roster and could possibly steal an important spot on an exceptionally talented team. Running backs (5): Raheem Mostert, Jerick McKinnon, Tevin Coleman, Jeff Wilson Jr., Kyle