NFL team San Francisco 49ers place running back Ameer Abdullah on injured reserve, acquire running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and defensive lineman Trevis Gipson.
San Francisco 49ers Make Roster Moves Ahead of the 2022 Season
The San Francisco 49ers have been busy making roster moves in the lead-up to the 2022 NFL season. Two notable additions to the team are running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and defensive lineman Trevis Gipson, both of whom signed one-year contracts on Monday.
Jeff Wilson Jr., a former fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2020, spent the first four-plus years of his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers. During his tenure, he amassed 1,733 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. In Miami, Wilson ran for 637 yards and three scores in 19 games (no starts) over the past two years.
Trevis Gipson, on the other hand, has played in 53 career games (19 starts) for the Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers. Gipson had a career-high seven sacks in the 2021 season with the Chicago Bears.
Meanwhile, the 49ers have been dealing with some injuries. Former starting receiver Brandon Aiyuk is estimated to return around Week 6 of the regular season from a serious right knee injury. Ameer Abdullah, who has played in 141 regular-season games (26 starts) for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and Las Vegas Raiders, has been placed on the season-ending injured reserve due to a rib issue.
Rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins is expected to be out for about a month due to a high ankle sprain. However, there were no recent updates or current status information available for Watkins. If he is a recent addition or lesser-known player without widely reported injury news, his status might not be publicly disclosed or updated recently.
In other roster news, the 49ers cut quarterback Tanner Mordecai and activated offensive lineman Andre Dillard from the physically unable to perform list. Dillard, a first-round pick (22nd overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, played in 69 games (19 starts) for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers before signing with the 49ers in May. In 2021, Ameer Abdullah played in 16 games (three starts) for the Las Vegas Raiders, rushing for 311 yards and two touchdowns.
[1] Brandon Aiyuk Injury Update: 49ers WR Targeting Week 6 Return from Knee Injury
[2] 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk on PUP list to start training camp
[3] Brandon Aiyuk Injury Update: 49ers WR Expected to Return Week 6 from Knee Injury
[4] 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk progressing in recovery from knee injury
[1] The coach of the San Francisco 49ers is keeping an eye on the progress of Brandon Aiyuk as he looks to return from a knee injury, potentially joining the team for Week 6 of the NFL season.
[2] The 49ers are expecting a boost from their NFL roster when Brandon Aiyuk returns to the field, with the receiver currently on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as he recovers from a right knee injury.
[3] The 49ers' roster took a hit when Ameer Abdullah was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a rib issue, but the team may be able to offset his absence with the expected return of Brandon Aiyuk in Week 6.
[4] Quarterback play is essential for any team's success in sports, and the 49ers will be hoping that the addition of Jeff Wilson Jr. and Trevis Gipson, along with the potential return of Brandon Aiyuk, will help improve their game in the 2022 NFL season.
[5] With injuries to key players such as Brandon Aiyuk and Ameer Abdullah, the 49ers have been active in making roster moves, trying to find players who can contribute and help the team score touchdowns and secure victories in American football games.
[6] As the NFL draft approaches, the San Francisco 49ers will likely be keeping an eye on potential quarterback prospects that could help solidify their roster moving forward, with the potential return of Brandon Aiyuk and an already impressive defense led by Trevis Gipson.
