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49ers Waive Adrian Martinez, Sign Clelin Ferrell to 53, Elevate Eli Apple for Cardinals Trip

The moves reflect confidence in Brock Purdy's return.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy is slated to start with Mac Jones as the backup, which made Martinez’s roster spot expendable.
  • Defensive end Clelin Ferrell was signed to the 53-man roster after prior practice-squad elevations and is expected to play.
  • Cornerback Eli Apple was elevated as Deommodore Lenoir is questionable with a calf injury suffered in practice on Thursday.
  • If Lenoir sits, the 49ers could turn to Darrell Luter Jr. opposite Renardo Green, with Apple providing special-teams depth.
  • Arizona activated BJ Ojulari, signed Jared Bartlett, and elevated Pharoah Brown and Darren Hill in response to injuries, and kickoff is 1:05 p.m. at State Farm Stadium.