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49ers Elevate Parker and Valdez for Seahawks Divisional Game, Skip IR Activations

The roster choices indicate confidence at linebacker despite Fred Warner’s continued absence.

Overview

  • San Francisco elevated offensive tackle Brandon Parker and rookie defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez from the practice squad for Saturday’s game in Seattle.
  • The team made no activations from injured reserve, confirming Fred Warner was not brought back and wide receiver Jacob Cowing was ruled out.
  • With no linebacker elevation, reporting suggests at least one of Dee Winters or Luke Gifford is trending toward playing after practice-week participation.
  • Parker’s move offers emergency tackle depth if Trent Williams’ hamstring becomes an issue, though Williams practiced fully and was not on the injury report.
  • Analysts note the elevations could be procedural for game checks, and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to suit up.