leading into a big game against the Seahawks in Week 14, there was some San Francisco 49ers news as the team juggled the back end of its roster in hopes of sealing up its depth. One player it made a move on was wide receiver Chris Conley, who has been with the practice squad but as already been elevated the league-max three times. The 49ers signed Conley to the 53-man roster, and placed Ray-Ray McCloud on the IR.
The 49ers also brought up running back Jeremy McNichols and veteran safety Erik Harris with standard practice-squad elevations. Losing McCloud, who was the team’s top kick and punt returner will sting, especially because he will be out for the remainder of the regular season. The 49ers had rookie Ronnie Bell returning punts and star receiver Deebo Samuel returning kicks in Week 13 against the Eagles.
Commenting on 49ers news of McCloud’s injury, coach Kyle Shanahan said, “He came out. I think he was limited on Wednesday, but didn’t feel great. So we’ve got to be safe with him. Had a number of rib (injuries).” among the minor flurry of 49ers news on Saturday, the elevation of Chris Conley might be the most interesting. He is a talented receiver whose career was thrown off track by an Achilles tendon injury in 2017. He’s been on the 49ers practice squad all season but has yet to record a stat. He has played 19 offensive snaps and nine special teams snaps in his three games.
