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49ers Re-Sign LB Stone Blanton to Practice Squad as Kicker Search Continues

The move bolsters linebacker depth following injuries, with kicker auditions ongoing after Eddy Piñeiro’s hamstring strain.

Overview

  • San Francisco announced Wednesday it re-signed undrafted rookie Stone Blanton to the practice squad ahead of Week 12.
  • The depth move follows a season-ending ankle injury to Fred Warner and a high-ankle sprain for Tatum Bethune.
  • With Piñeiro sidelined by a Grade 1 hamstring injury, the 49ers worked out Matt Gay and Cade York on Wednesday.
  • The team also hosted three kicker tryouts on Tuesday, and no signing had been finalized as of Wednesday, per reporting.
  • Blanton previously cycled on and off the 49ers’ roster and practice squad this year after signing as a post-draft free agent in May.