The San Francisco 49ers announced a handful of roster moves Saturday before their Week 5 showdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
Defensive tackle Kalia Davis was activated off IR after getting three full practices in during the week. Davis hurt his knee in the preseason and was expected to miss about half the season. Instead he only missed about a quarter of the year, and his return provides some depth on a banged up defensive line for San Francisco. Davis has one sack in three games since being selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft.
Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos was placed on IR as part of Saturday’s moves. He missed all of the Week 5 practices with a knee injury. It’s unclear if or when he’ll return in 2024. Gross-Matos had one tackle and no sacks in three games.
The 49ers also elevated wide receiver Trent Taylor and defensive tackle T. Y. McGill from the practice squad. Taylor may wind up returning punts if WR Jacob Cowing can’t go. Cowing is questionable with a shoulder injury he suffered in Week 4.
McGill gives the 49ers depth on the D-line. He’s entering his ninth NFL season. He flashed a few times in 2022 when he played in nine games for San Francisco. He played two games for the 49ers last season after spending time on the practice squad.
