49ers Cut K Matt Gay, Release QB Adrian Martinez, Add WR Javon Baker

Overview

• San Francisco released practice-squad kicker Matt Gay after he filled in for two games and made all four field goals and four extra points.
• Eddy Piñeiro is expected to resume kicking following a Grade 1 hamstring strain, and he is 22-for-22 on field goals and 18-for-22 on extra points this season.
• The 49ers also let go of taxi-squad quarterback Adrian Martinez as they opened rookie Kurtis Rourke’s 21-day practice window.
• Brock Purdy returned from a toe injury in Week 11 with Mac Jones as the backup, and the team is evaluating Rourke for possible activation.
• Wide receiver Javon Baker joined the practice squad; the 2024 fourth-round pick had one reception in 11 games as a Patriots rookie.