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49ers WR Mike Evans Will Not Practice on Wednesday
San Francisco added Naquan Jones and practice-squad receiver Brandin Cooks as injuries thinned the defensive line and receiving corps.
- On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers placed defensive tackle C.J. West on injured reserve with a knee injury requiring surgery. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed West has a bone chip in his knee but expects him to return later this season.
- San Francisco signed defensive lineman Naquan Jones to a one-year deal while adding wide receiver Brandin Cooks and defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko Jr. to the practice squad. The team released cornerback Jakob Robinson to make roster space.
- Several key starters will rest Wednesday, including defensive end Nick Bosa, while wide receiver Mike Evans manages a hip injury, defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. deals with a high ankle sprain, and defensive end Romello Height recovers from hand surgery.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan is carefully managing the injured reserve list due to strict activation limits in the regular season. Linebacker Fred Warner noted the defense continues adjusting to new coordinator Raheem Morris' schemes during this stretch.
- Despite these personnel losses, San Francisco maintains a 2-0 start heading into Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. Veteran receiver Brandin Cooks expressed admiration for Shanahan's offensive system, saying he has long appreciated the coach's ability to create open receivers.
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The 49ers lose another defensive tackle to injury with C.J. West going on IR
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers lost another key contributor Wednesday when they placed defensive tackle C.J. West on injured reserve with a knee injury.
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49ers Announce Five Transactions, Including DT CJ West To Injured Reserve
49ers NFL Transactions The San Francisco 49ers announced they have placed DT CJ West on injured reserve, signing DT Naquan Jones to take his place. San Francisco also officially signed WR Brandin Cooks to the practice squad along with DE Viliami Fehoko. To make room, they cut CB Jakob Robinson. West, 24, was a one-year starter at Indiana and transferred to the Hoosiers after four years at Kent State. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honor…
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