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Surprising 49ers Cut Candidate Emerges Ahead of Roster Deadline

Surprising 49ers Cut Candidate Emerges Ahead of Roster Deadline

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have faced many injuries and changes among their wide receivers this season. Christian Kirk, a new player expected to be important, has been injured and may lose his spot on the team when they reduce the roster at the end of August.

Key Facts

  • Jauan Jennings, a top receiver last year, left the 49ers to join the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Brandon Aiyuk, expected to be the top receiver, has likely played his last game for the 49ers.
  • The team signed Mike Evans, a future Hall of Famer, who has missed several practices due to injury.
  • Rookie Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire season after knee surgery.
  • Christian Kirk, signed in March, injured his calf and missed much of training camp.
  • Kirk may be cut from the team by the August 30 roster deadline because of his injury.
  • If Kirk is cut, other receivers like Deebo Samuel and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling could get more playing chances.
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