49ers officially sign 15 players to practice squad
kyle madson
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Aug 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Brayden Willis (9) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
The San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday announced 15 signings to their practice squad.
New NFL practice squad rules allow teams to carry 16 players, including six veterans with no limits on service time. An additional player is allowed via the NFL's international pathway program.
There were a handful of players the 49ers likely hoped to get back on the practice squad who landed with other teams. Linebacker Jalen Graham was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders, cornerback Samuel Womack was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts, offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston was claimed by the Carolina Panthers and running back Cody Schrader was claimed by the Los Angeles Rams.
No 49ers waiver claims were awarded. The 15 players they did land on their practice squad were all with the club during training camp.
Here's what the initial practice squad roster looks like. This will change a ton throughout the year, and will likely change in the coming days with two spots still open:
OL Isaac Alarcon
Aug 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Isaac Alarcon (60) on the line of scrimmage in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
International pathway program
DL Evan Anderson
Aug 23, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Evan Anderson (66) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Undrafted rookie
DL Alex Barrett
Jul 29, 2022; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Alex Barrett (58) during training camp at the SAP Performance Facility near Levi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
DL Jonathan Garvin
CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 10: Jonathan Garvin #53 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
OL Sebastian Gutierrez
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Khristian Boyd #97 of the New Orleans Saints rushes up against Sebastian Gutierrez #60 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
CB Chase Lucas
Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas (27) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Javon Wims (13) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
S Jaylen Mahoney
Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) is defended by Vanderbilt’s Jaylen Mahoney (23) in the end zone during a football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Undrafted rookie
WR Tay Martin
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 13: Wide receiver Tay Martin #86 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the 49ers 34-7. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
DL T.Y. McGill Jr.
August 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle T.Y. McGill (96) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
QB Tanner Mordecai
Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (4) looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Undrafted rookie
OL Drake Nugent
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 04: Drake Nugent #66 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during mini camp on June 04, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Undrafted rookie
TE Mason Pline
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 23: Cornerback Ja'Quan Sheppard #46 of the Las Vegas Raiders and tight end Mason Pline #89 of the San Francisco 49ers vie for the ball during the second half of a preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
Undrafted rookie
WR Trent Taylor
October 4, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (15) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Rudy Ford (36) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
S Tracy Walker III
Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III (21) is being introduced before the Green Bay Packers game at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.
TE Brayden Willis
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: Brayden Willis #9 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a reception during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
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