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49ers Promote Clelin Ferrell, Elevate Eli Apple, Waive QB as Purdy Returns

The roster shuffle prioritizes defensive help after injuries, with Brock Purdy’s return freeing a spot at quarterback.

Overview

  • San Francisco signed defensive end Clelin Ferrell to the 53-man roster after exhausting most practice-squad elevations, plugging him into a thin defensive-line rotation.
  • The 49ers elevated cornerback Eli Apple for depth with starter Deommodore Lenoir listed as questionable due to a calf issue and an MRI pending.
  • Quarterback Adrian Martinez was waived to open an active-roster spot and could be re-signed to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Brock Purdy will start versus Arizona, with Mac Jones returning to the backup role.
  • The transactions were finalized Saturday ahead of Sunday’s divisional game at State Farm Stadium against the Cardinals.