49ers lose 4 players, including 2 promising rookies, to other teams
Following the final wave of cuts on deadline day, players went through the waiver process on Wednesday before becoming free agents. After the 53-player cutdown day on Tuesday, four former members of the San Francisco 49ers landed with new teams, including three players being claimed on Wednesday.
Rookies Jarret Kingston and Cody Schrader were claimed, along with former starting defensive back Samuel Womack. Kingston and Schrader each flashed in the preseason. Kingston was claimed by the Carolina Panthers and former Missouri All-American running back Schrader landed with the division rival Los Angeles Rams. Womack was claimed by the Colts.
Via @MaioccoNBCS on Twitter:
#49ers claimed off waivers:
OL Jarrett Kingston (Panthers)
DB Samuel Womack (Colts)
RB Cody Schrader (Rams)— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 28, 2024
The #49ers were awarded no waiver claims.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 28, 2024
Along with losing Kingston, Womack and Schrader, the 49ers will also be without linebacker Jalen Graham. According to Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle, the Washington Commanders have claimed Graham. Graham was drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft out of Purdue.
Via @Eric_Branch on Twitter:
Former #49ers LB Jalen Graham is signing with the #Commanders practice squad, per source.
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 28, 2024
As final rosters are still being finalized with different moves, the 49ers were awarded no waiver claims on Wednesday.
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