49ers Clever Roster Move Explained | NFL News

San Francisco 49ers stunned fans by cutting veteran long snapper Jon Weeks and punter Corliss Waitman—only to have them back before kickoff. The move was strategic: both players are vested veterans, so releasing them freed up roster spots without risking waivers. With two IR spots already used, this cleared room for injured players needing IR designations. The 49ers’ plan? Bring Weeks and Waitman back once those players hit IR, maximizing flexibility under new NFL rules—all while keeping key special teams specialists ready for Week 1.

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