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49ers activate McCloud for Week 18 vs. Rams, place Dwelley on IR

Published Jan 6, 2024 at 2:20 PM

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Saturday activated wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud from injured reserve, marking the return of a valuable contributor on special teams. McCloud is the 49ers' return specialist, and San Francisco struggled on punt returns in his absence over the past five games. He returned to practice this week after being cleared to resume work after sustaining fractured ribs. McCloud is expected to play Sunday in the 49ers' regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. However, another 49ers wide receiver, Jauan Jennings, was ruled out while he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. Jennings is ruled out for the third consecutive game after sustaining a concussion on Dec. 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. He saw limited practice this week but was not cleared for full football contact. The 49ers placed tight end Ross Dwelley on injured reserve to create space on the team's 53-man roster for McCloud. Dwelley sustained a high ankle sprain in the 49ers' Dec. 3 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. If the 49ers win two playoff games, Dwelley would be eligible to return to practice the day after the NFC Championship Game and could be activated for...

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