The 49ers on Tuesday announced a pair of roster moves. Running back Marlon Mack was released after a brief stint on the active roster, and veteran defensive lineman T.Y. McGill was added to the practice squad.
Mack joined the 49ers after RB Elijah Mitchell was injured in Week 1. He was initially on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster. He was inactive Sunday in Carolina and played in five special teams snaps in the two games he did play. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported the 49ers expect to re-sign Mack to their practice squad
His release could indicate a couple things. Either RB Tyrion Davis-Price is nearing a return after suffering a high ankle sprain in the second week of the season. The injury was supposed to keep him out four-to-six weeks. The 49ers could also be planning to promote RB Tevin Coleman to the active roster after his two-touchdown day against the Panthers.
McGill will give San Francisco some in-house DL depth while Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw work through injuries. Akeem Spence was promoted to the active roster Saturday which opened a spot on the practice squad. McGill in seven NFL seasons has played in 46 games with zero starts with the Colts, Chargers, Eagles, Browns and Vikings. He has 5.5 sacks and 35 tackles in his career. McGill was part of six-player workout for the 49ers on Monday.
