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The San Francisco 49ers made a notable roster adjustment ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. According to the NFL transaction wire, the team has released wide receiver Russell Gage<\/a>.<\/p>\n ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers intend to re-sign Gage to their practice squad and elevate him for Sunday’s game at Lumen Field\u2014assuming he doesn’t land with another team in the meantime.<\/p>\n Roster juggling: 49ers releasing WR Russell Gage from their active roster, but intend to sign him to their practice squad and elevate him for Sunday’s game vs. Seattle if he does not sign elsewhere.<\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The move frees up a roster spot, which will reportedly go to Marquez Valdes-Scantling<\/a>. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes that the veteran receiver will be promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. However, the move is not yet official.<\/p>\n #49ers<\/a> promoting veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a 53-man roster from pratice squad, per a league source @KPRC2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, San Francisco continues to explore additional depth at wide receiver. The team recently hosted former 49ers wideout Kendrick Bourne<\/a> for a workout, though he is currently visiting with the Washington Commanders. The 49ers reportedly extended a contract offer<\/a> to Bourne following his visit.<\/p>\n On the injury front, Jauan Jennings<\/a> returned to practice this week after dealing with a calf injury\u2014and a contract standoff. He and second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall<\/a> are expected to start against Seattle in Sunday’s season opener.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tNobody’s perfect. Did you find a mistake in this article? Report it<\/a>.<\/p>\n Comments<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tDo not use the comments to notify us of errors in the article. Editors may not see it. Instead, report errors here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tRead Next\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t49ers roster moves: Evan Anderson, Kilian Zierer added to practice squad, D-lineman released<\/a> \n\t\t\tThe San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Evan Anderson and offensive lineman Kilian Zierer to the team’s practice squad. To make room on the practice squad, the team released defensive lineman William Bradley-King.<\/p>\n The 49ers Communications staff provided the…\t\t<\/p>\n 49ers unveil depth chart ahead of Week 1 matchup with Seahawks<\/a> \n\t\t\tThe San Francisco 49ers have released their unofficial depth chart for Week 1 as they prepare to face the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. While the team shared the chart, it is considered unofficial since it was compiled by the 49ers Communications staff rather than the…\t\t<\/p>\n
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