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49ers make roster moves amid more linebacker depth concerns entering playoffs
The 49ers promoted Eric Kendricks from the practice squad in a series of roster moves amid San Francisco's linebacker depth concerns for the playoffs.
When the 49ers announced their initial 53-man roster at the start of the regular season, there were five linebackers on it.
On Wednesday, the 49ers added one-time All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to their active roster, having promoted him from the practice squad. Warner and Bethune (who was placed on IR) will miss more than just one week, so this could be Kendricks’ job for the remainder of San Francisco’s postseason.
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San Francisco announced on Wednesday that the club has signed linebacker Eric Kendricks to the 53-man roster off of the club’s practice squad.
Like the Seahawks, the Eagles will use their nickel defense practically the entire game. They will dare the 49ers to run the ball. The linebackers will not creep up to the line of scrimmage and give up the 15-yard catch over the middle.
Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley opens up about facing the San Francisco 49ers, who have many significant injuries.