The San Francisco 49ers set a 53-man roster that prioritizes trench depth, carrying 10 offensive linemen and 11 defensive linemen. Undrafted defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez (nicknamed The Hulk) was among the cuts, and veteran punter Thomas Morstead was released in an apparent short-term procedural move to enable a player to move to non-season-ending Injured Reserve. Demarcus Robinson received a three-game suspension and Isaac Alarcon a six-game suspension, influencing receiver and tackle availability. Kevin Givens and Jakob Robinson were placed on Injured Reserve (Givens designated for return). Brandon Aiyuk and Malik Mustapha began on Reserve/PUP.
Among the outcasts was The Hulk, as incredible as that may seem for undrafted rookie Sebastian Valdez, a defensive tackle who got that nickname from offensive linemen. Among the procedural shenanigans: punter Thomas Morstead got released, almost assuredly for just 24 hours so a player can slide Wednesday on to non-season-ending Injured Reserve, such as wide receiver Jacob Cowing. Almost half of the roster is devoted to the trenches. They've kept 10 offensive linemen (yes to rookie Drew Moss, no to guard Nick Zakelj).
Released: punter Morstead; wide receivers Robbie Chosen, Russell Gage, Isaiah Hodgins, and Malik Turner; linebackers Curtis Robinson and Chazz Surratt; running back Jeff Wilson Jr.; defensive linemen Trevis Bipson, Jonathan Garvin, and Bruce Hector; cornerback Fabian Moreau; and, offensive lineman Michael Dunn. Waived: Offensive linemen Nick Zakelj and Drake Nugent; wide receivers Terique Owens and Junior Bergen; defensive linemen Sebastian Valdez and William Bradley-King;
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