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.