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Roster cuts have come and gone and now it’s time for Roster Moves Part 2: Practice Squad Boogaloo. With new NFL rules, each team can have up to 16 players on their practice squad, up to six of whom who can be vested veterans.
So far, the 49ers have been subject to poaching at a league-high level. The following players were claimed off waivers: Standout, former Ohio State linebacker Justin Hilliard by the New York Giants, interior offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley by the Seattle Seahawks, and return specialist Nsimba Webster by the Chicago Bears.
Waiver claims! pic.twitter.com/9xC3GErD8K
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 1, 2021
With three players claimed off waivers, the 49ers led the league. Seven other teams have two players claimed off waivers, as first noted by Eric Branch.
After the waiver process, the practice squad signings can get going.
So far, the 49ers have reportedly signed at least seven players to their practice squad, including safety Jared Mayden, guard Senio Kelemente, linebacker Elijah Sullivan per Matt Barrows, and tight end Tanner Hudson per Greg Auman also of The Athletic.
A few more to SF practice squad:
* S Jared Mayden
* G Senio Kelemete
* TE Tanner Hudson (per Bucs writer @gregauman ) https://t.co/aNKDSR0gVh— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) September 1, 2021
Also coming back is quarterback Nate Sudfeld, per Barrows and Jordan Matthews per Tom Pelissero.
The 49ers are signing QB Nate Sudfeld to the practice squad, per source. #noduhMatt
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) September 1, 2021
The #49ers are re-signing WR-turned-TE Jordan Matthews to the practice squad, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 1, 2021