49ers Practice Squad Tracker: Jalen Stroman is the later player to be waived
The 49ers have to cut down to 53 players. But some of those cuts might be sticking around.
San Francisco 49ers are reducing their 90-man roster to 53 players. Players who don't make the cut have the chance to join the practice squad. The practice squad serves an essential purpose, as these players can travel with the team and perform many duties of an active player, but they don't participate in games. The 49ers are getting ready for their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, which is being held in Melbourne, Australia. The game is even, with the Rams as the home team.
The NFL practice squad can hold up to 17 players, including 6 veterans with no cap on experience, 10 rookies or second-year players, and one player from the NFL International Pathway Program. Currently, all 17 spots are open on the 49ers' practice squad. The team can designate four protected players, who cannot be placed on another team's active roster. This strategy allows the 49ers to hold onto young talent who can be developed during the season and have reliable backup players in case of injuries.
Some players expected to be on the plane for Australia include Khalil Herbert, KhaDarel Hodge, Ogbo Okoronkwo, Isaac Alarcon, and others. The 49ers may consider re-including players like Isaac Alarcon on the practice squad after waivers, even if they were waived initially.
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