Seven to the Practice Squad
The 49ers signed seven players to their practice squad Sunday, including receiver Marcus Maxwell, the team's seventh-round draft choice from Oregon.
Along with Maxwell were three others who also spent the summer with the 49ers - tackle Harvey Dahl, center Norm Katnik and defensive end Scott Scharff. Another rookie the team wanted to develop, cornerback Daven Holly, was signed by the Chicago Bears.
In addition, the team signed cornerback Michael Harden, who spent the 2004 season on the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad; tight end Erik Jensen, formerly of the St. Louis Rams; and offensive tackle Sam Wilder, recently cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers can add one more player to the squad.
Coach Mike Nolan also said the team was in contract discussions with a veteran free agent he declined to name. If the team reaches a deal, someone on the 53-man roster must be dropped.
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Opener is looming, and questions remain
San Francisco Chronicle: 'The 49ers started preparations for Sunday's opener against the Rams with some uncertainty. The final roster isn't set, as the team is considering signing one more unnamed veteran.'
Nolan looks to past for motivation now
San Jose Mercury News (registration required): 'Mike Nolan knew a thing or two about 49ers tradition even before he took over as the team's coach in January. So it's no surprise that Nolan, heading into his first season, has the team aiming for the lofty goals that once were routine.'
Nolan brings breath of fresh air to 49ers
Oakland Tribune: 'Mike Nolan said it early in the off-season, and he was still saying it at the dawn of a new season. The new coach of the San Francisco 49ers chanted it as if he was chanting a mantra: His goal is for his team to win the NFC West.'
Off And Running
San Francisco Chronicle: 'Defensive tackle Bryant Young, standing before the locker he has occupied since 1994, and was asked about the changes the team has undergone this season. 'Everything I've learned in 11 years is out the window,' said Young, who is the only 49er remaining from the franchise's last Super Bowl team.'
Along with Maxwell were three others who also spent the summer with the 49ers - tackle Harvey Dahl, center Norm Katnik and defensive end Scott Scharff. Another rookie the team wanted to develop, cornerback Daven Holly, was signed by the Chicago Bears.
In addition, the team signed cornerback Michael Harden, who spent the 2004 season on the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad; tight end Erik Jensen, formerly of the St. Louis Rams; and offensive tackle Sam Wilder, recently cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers can add one more player to the squad.
Coach Mike Nolan also said the team was in contract discussions with a veteran free agent he declined to name. If the team reaches a deal, someone on the 53-man roster must be dropped.
More Niner News...
Opener is looming, and questions remain
San Francisco Chronicle: 'The 49ers started preparations for Sunday's opener against the Rams with some uncertainty. The final roster isn't set, as the team is considering signing one more unnamed veteran.'
Nolan looks to past for motivation now
San Jose Mercury News (registration required): 'Mike Nolan knew a thing or two about 49ers tradition even before he took over as the team's coach in January. So it's no surprise that Nolan, heading into his first season, has the team aiming for the lofty goals that once were routine.'
Nolan brings breath of fresh air to 49ers
Oakland Tribune: 'Mike Nolan said it early in the off-season, and he was still saying it at the dawn of a new season. The new coach of the San Francisco 49ers chanted it as if he was chanting a mantra: His goal is for his team to win the NFC West.'
Off And Running
San Francisco Chronicle: 'Defensive tackle Bryant Young, standing before the locker he has occupied since 1994, and was asked about the changes the team has undergone this season. 'Everything I've learned in 11 years is out the window,' said Young, who is the only 49er remaining from the franchise's last Super Bowl team.'
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