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49ers re-sign DE Tony Jerod-Eddie to 1-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed DE Tony Jerod-Eddie on a 1-year deal worth $1.3M, per Ian Rapoport of
NFL Network.
Jerod-Eddie was brought in as an undrafted free agent by the 49ers in 2012. He has had 49 tackles and an interception (off of Matt Schaub) over his career.
Other defensive lineman include
Arik Armstead, Glenn Dorsey, Tank Carradine, Quinton Dial, Kaleb Ramsey, Mike Purcell, Garrison Smith, and Ian Williams.
Williams was originally scheduled to become a free agent in March until the 49ers re-signed him to a five-year deal. That contract was later reduced to a one-year deal when it was revealed during a physical that he was likely to miss the start of the season.
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49ers protect 3 from the practice squad, re-sign CB Dontae Johnson, cut LB Elijah Sullivan
The San Francisco 49ers announced three practice squad players being protected this week as the team prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions. They are wide receiver Travis Benjamin, quarterback Nate Sudfeld, and cornerback Dee Virgin.
Benjamin could provide the 49ers with some punt return flexibility heading into Sunday's game. Sudfeld could be insurance in case rookie Trey Lance is unavailable. Lance suffered a chipped bone in the index finger of his throwing hand during San Francisco's preseason finale. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley is dealing with a hamstring injury, which might explain the decision to protect Virgin.
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49ers sign LB Nate Gerry to the practice squad, released OL Corbin Kaufusi
The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of roster moves before the team's Wednesday-afternoon practice. The Niners are preparing for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions.
The team has re-signed linebacker Nate Gerry to the practice squad. He was initially signed as a free agent on March 29 and later waived on July 6.
To make room on the practice squad, San Francisco has released offensive lineman Corbin
49ers sign S Kai Nacua to the practice squad, release LB Rashad Smith
The San Francisco 49ers announced a couple of practice squad roster moves ahead of Friday's practice. The team has re-signed safety Kai Nacua. To make room on the practice squad, the 49ers released linebacker Rashad Smith.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
Nacua (6-0, 205) appeared in five games with the 49ers in 2020 and registered one tackle on special teams after he was promoted to the active roster from the team's practice squad. He signed a one-year extension with the team on February 11, 2021, and was later released on August
