49ers release struggling cornerback Jack Jones. What's the next move at that position?
The San Francisco 49ers have released cornerback Jack Jones, who was benched Sunday during a loss to the Falcons. How the team's depth chart at the position will be filled is an unknown.
The San Francisco 49ers released cornerback Jack Jones on Wednesday, making way for newly acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Jones' struggles were evident against the Atlanta Falcons, where he allowed four catches for 39 yards on five targets and committed two penalties, including a costly defensive pass interference call.
Despite being benched for several snaps, Jones' performance was deemed unacceptable. Head coach Kyle Shanahan opted to insert rookie Ephesus Prysock for his first NFL action due to Jones' shortcomings. The release leaves the 49ers with three healthy outside cornerbacks in Renardo Green, Deommodore Lenoir, and Prysock. The team has several options moving forward.
They could pursue another boundary cornerback by the November 10 trade deadline to accommodate Lenoir or activate injured reserve rookie Nate Hobbs, who has been out since August with a groin injury. Hobbs, 27, has played primarily on the outside in his previous seasons with the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders. Shanahan indicated that Hobbs could also be an option for the nickel position if Stout's injury persists.
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