SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 6: San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) works out throughout coaching camp at Levi’s Stadium coaching facility in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
LOS ANGELES — Neither quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo nor Trey Lance are in poor health or within the COVID protocol however the 49ers did summon Nate Sudfeld from the observe squad Saturday, forward of Sunday’s NFC Championship Recreation, in accordance with a league supply.
Sudfeld served as Lance’s backup within the two video games Garoppolo missed within the common season due to harm, and presumably the 49ers known as him up in case of a pregame emergency or as a monetary perk.
Activated off injured reserve was kick returner Trenton Cannon, who has not performed since sustaining a concussion protecting the opening kickoff at Seattle on Dec. 2.
These transactions don't imply Sudfeld or Cannon will go well with up for the NFC title recreation in opposition to the host Los Angeles Rams, however they're eligible now.
Additionally up from the observe squad is particular groups ace Mark Nzeocha.
The 49ers waived broad receiver River Cracraft, who’s primarily contributed on particular groups this season.
Added to the Rams’ roster had been linebacker Ernest Jones (from injured reserve), and observe squad defensive backs Blake Countess and Eric Weddle.
Signed to the Rams’ observe squad had been kicker Ryan Santoso and lengthy snapper Carson Tinker.
The Rams minimize broad receiver Warren Jackson, tight finish Kyle Markway and defensive again Antoine Brooks Jr.