Overview
- The 49ers signed offensive lineman Doug Kramer and used the corresponding roster spot to release Nick Zakelj.
- Kramer was a 2022 sixth-round pick of the Chicago Bears and has 18 NFL game appearances, including 16 games in the 2024 season, with brief stints in Arizona and Seattle.
- Zakelj originally joined the 49ers as a 2022 sixth-round pick, converted from tackle to guard, appeared in 29 games with two starts, and re-signed to a one-year deal this February before his release.
- Reporting cites an elbow injury that cost Zakelj practice time as a likely factor in the move while the 49ers seek experienced bodies to sustain practices and preseason evaluations.
- The signing gives Kramer a chance to compete for the left-guard role and the 49ers could still re-sign Zakelj or add other depth before final roster cutdowns.