First Round of Cuts
The 49ers got a head start on trimming their roster Sunday, parting ways with nine players, including former third-round draft pick Andrew Williams.When then-general manager Terry Donahue selected Williams out of Miami in 2003, the thought was that he would be a pass-rush specialist from the defensive end spot. But injuries slowed Williams' progress early, and this season he was switched to linebacker in the 49ers' new 3-4 defensive scheme.
Players Cut:
DE Josh Cooper, CB Joselio Hanson, WR Javin Hunter, LB Andrew Williams, G Paul Zukauskas, S Arnold Parker, TE Doug Zeigler, K Kirk Yliniemi, P Cole Farden.
Niner News:
Newberry will test knee
Mercury News: Jeremy Newberry will test his sore right knee in practice today in hopes of playing in the 49ers' exhibition finale Thursday at San Diego, Coach Mike Nolan said.
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Newberry will put his knee to test today
San Francisco Chronicle: The Jeremy Newberry experiment begins today. The 49ers' center will practice on his fragile right knee for the first time since undergoing an arthroscopic procedure in June to shore up depleted cartilage.
49ers to activate Newberry
Contra Costa Times: Jeremy Newberry will test his sore right knee in practice today in hopes of playing in the 49ers' exhibition finale Thursday at San Diego, coach Mike Nolan said.
Mike Nolan knew he had a tough task taking over a 2-14 team
CNN/SI: 'There are some things ahead of me, ahead of this team, that we just cannot predict,' Mike Nolan, the 49ers coach, told me the other day. 'They don't write about this in any coaching manual.
Clarett's bid cut short
Denver Post: 'Maurice Clarett's unstoried Broncos career abruptly ended Sunday afternoon when he was called into coach Mike Shan- ahan's office and told of his pending release without playing in the preseason... Teams that may consider Clarett include Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Cleveland, St. Louis and Dallas.'
One Mo' Back
Chicago Sun-Times (scroll down): 'The Bears are one of four teams that might have interest in former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett, who will be released by the Broncos today, a source in Denver said. The Steelers, Eagles and 49ers also are potential suitors.'
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