49ers sign 16 players to practice squad
The 49ers on Sunday announced their 16-man practice squad:
- WR River Cracraft
- S Johnathan Cyprien
- DL Darrion Daniels
- OL Hroniss Grasu
- TE Chase Harrell
- CB Tim Harris Jr.
- RB JaMycal Hasty
- FB Josh Hokit
- WR Jauan Jennings
- CB Dontae Johnson
- DL Dion Jordan
- S Jared Mayden
- OL Dakoda Shepley
- OL William Sweet
- LB Joe Walker
- WR Kevin White
All 16 players had been with the team at some point this summer and were part of final cuts on Saturday. The only real surprise here is safety Johnathan Cyprien, who said during a Zoom news conference last month he would not join the practice squad.
Teams can have up to six veterans with more than four seasons of experience, which is a new aspect of the COVID-19 protocols for the 2020 season. Up to two players can be promoted to the active roster each week, which could help for injuries. For example, the 49ers have three receivers on the practice squad while
This story was originally published September 6, 2020 at 10:59 AM.
Chris Biderman
The Sacramento Bee