The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Wild Card playoff matchup on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. These players will not suit up for Sunday's game.
Sermon was activated off the injured reserve list this past week, but will not play. Lenoir is a healthy scratch.
Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), who was listed as "questionable" on Friday, is active.
On Saturday, the 49ers activated defensive back Darqueze Dennard and linebacker Mark Nzeocha from the practice squad. The team also announced that punter Mitch Wishnowsky had cleared the concussion protocol and will be available.
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