SANTA CLARA — Two of probably the most revered and influential veterans on the 49ers’ roster had been formally headed in reverse instructions Saturday.
Tight finish George Kittle, out since Week 1 with a hamstring tear, returned to the 53-man roster after lacking 5 video games whereas on injured reserve. Linebacker Fred Warner was positioned on injured reserve, the place he’ll keep the remainder of the season barring a particularly unlikely comeback ought to the 49ers go deep into the postseason.
Additionally activated from I.R. is Kevin Givens, who has been out since August with a torn pectoral and may in idea add some depth to a line of defense rotation that wants some assist.
In different strikes, the 49ers promoted edge rusher Trevis Gipson from the observe squad, whereas guard Nick Zakelj and extensive receiver Malik Turner had been normal observe squad elevations.
Tight finish Brayden Willis was waived, and if he goes unclaimed may return to the 49ers’ observe squad.
Coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned Friday Kittle was anticipated to play with no restrictions with regard to snap depend.
Warner, in the meantime, is house recovering from Tuesday surgical procedure. The 49ers are nonetheless getting over the shock of dropping their defensive chief together with edge rusher Nick Bosa, who was misplaced Sept. 14 with a torn ACL and was again on the facility on crutches throughout open locker room Thursday.
“Fred, he’s a Corridor of Famer first poll, interval,” defensive coordinator Robert Saleh mentioned Thursday. “He nonetheless has so many extra years left within the tank. For this season to finish the way in which it did, simply shameful. However on the identical time, I do know if everyone knows Fred, he’s in all probability gunning to see if he could make it again for a playoff run.”
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