The 49ers have signed veteran security Tashaun Gipson to assist handle their depth points on the place.
In a corresponding roster transfer, the 49ers waived large receiver Austin Mack, who injured a hamstring in Saturday’s preseason win at Minnesota.
Gipson labored out for the 49ers final week throughout joint practices with the Vikings in Minnesota forward of the groups’ preseason recreation Saturday.
Gipson is a 10-year NFL veteran who made the Professional Bowl in 2014 in Cleveland, the place Kyle Shanahan was the offensive coordinator. The 32-year-old Wyoming product has performed for the Browns, Jaguars, Texans and Bears, beginning 132 video games and registering 27 interceptions.
San Francisco is managing accidents to safeties Jimmie Ward (hamstring) and Dontae Johnson (ribs). Ward’s harm might depart the 49ers looking for a associate to begin alongside first-year starter Talanoa Hufanga for the season opener Sept. 11 in Chicago.
Behind Ward and Hufanga on the security place, the 49ers have Johnson, particular groups ace George Odum, Tarvarius Moore, and rookies Tayler Hawkins and Qwuantrezz Knight, who performed nicely at nickel again in Saturday’s preseason win over the Vikings.
The 49ers must trim their roster to 80 gamers by Tuesday. Subsequent week they’ll should make many extra cuts to get right down to a 53-man roster on Aug. 30.