49ers Prepare for Final Roster Cutdown to 53 Players
Deadline Approaches Amidst Roster Chaos
The NFL's final roster cutdown is an annual nerve-wracking ordeal for all 32 teams, and the San Francisco 49ers are no exception. By Tuesday at 1 pm, the team must reduce its roster from 90 players to the league-mandated 53.
Predicting the 49ers' Roster Moves
With their season opener against the New York Jets just over two weeks away (September 9), the 49ers' front office and coaching staff have some tough decisions to make. Experienced beat writers and analysts are offering their predictions on who will make the cut.
Some key players who are on the roster bubble include:
- Quarterback Trey Lance
- Running back Trey Sermon
- Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr.
- Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
- Safety Haason Reddick
The team's performance in the preseason will heavily influence the final roster decisions.
Roster Cutdown Timeline
The roster cutdown process will take place in three stages:
- Initial Cut to 85 Players: Saturday, August 26 at 4 pm
- Second Cut to 75 Players: Monday, August 28 at 12 pm
- Final Cut to 53 Players: Tuesday, August 29 at 1 pm
The 49ers will have to weigh a variety of factors when making their roster decisions, including player performance, injury status, and salary cap constraints.
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