Fooch's Update: Branch tweeted that the Jets claimed Konrad Reuland.
Fooch's Update: Maiocco tweeted that Chris Owusu will sign with Chargers practice squad.
Fooch's Update: Branch retweeted OT @KennyWiggins60 confirming he signed with the 49ers practice squad.
Fooch's Update: Barrows tweeted that S Michael Thomas will join the practice squad
Fooch's Update: Branch tweeted that G Al Netter cleared waivers and signed with the practice squad.
Fooch's Update: Maiocco tweeted that the Indianapolis Colts claimed OL Mike Person off waivers.
Fooch's Update: Barrows tweeted that WR Nathan Palmer and DL Tony Jerod-Eddie are expected to sign with 49ers practice squad.
The NFL ran their waivers process at 9am PT today, which means anybody with practice squad eligibility that is not claimed can start signing to practice squads. The 49ers are allowed to sign up to eight players to the squad, but do not necessarily have to sign them right away. Given that there will be some waiver moves processing, they can wait to see who clears waivers tomorrow.
In the meantime, the first potential signing is out as agent David Canter tweeted that LB MIchael Wilhoite will sign with the 49ers practice squad this afternoon. Canter announced his release yesterday and indicated the 49ers wanted to sign him to the practice squad if he cleared waivers. It appears he has indeed cleared waivers.
I'll provide updates in here throughout the morning and afternoon as moves leak out. Eventually the 49ers will send out a press release with names, but that will likely take a while to happen. In the meantime, if you are catching college football, I've posted an open thread with a rundown of games where some 49ers scouts are planning to attend.
Expected Practice Squad
LB Michael Wilhoite (Agent)
WR Nathan Palmer (Barrows)
DL Tony Jerod-Eddie (Barrows)
OL Al Netter (Branch)
S Michael Thomas (Barrows)
OT Kenny Wiggins (@KennyWiggins6)
53-Man Roster
OFFENSE
QB (3): Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Scott Tolzien
RB (5): Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, Brandon Jacobs, Anthony Dixon
FB (1): Bruce Miller
WR (6): Michael Crabtree, Randy Moss, Mario Manningham, Kyle Williams, A.J. Jenkins, Ted Ginn Jr.
TE (3): Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Garrett Celek
OT (2): Joe Staley, Anthony Davis
OG (4): Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Leonard Davis, Joe Looney
C (2): Jonathan Goodwin, Daniel Kilgore
DEFENSE
DE (4): Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Demarcus Dobbs, Will Tukuafu
NT (3): Isaac Sopoaga, Ricky Jean Francois, Ian Williams
OLB (3): Ahmad Brooks, Aldon Smith, Parys Haralson
ILB (4): Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Larry Grant, Tavares Gooden
FS (2): Dashon Goldson, Trenton Robinson
SS (3): Donte Whitner, C.J. Spillman, Darcel McBath
CB (5): Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown, Chris Culliver, Perrish Cox, Tramaine Brock
SPECIAL TEAMS
K (1): David Akers
P (1): Andy Lee
LOS (1): Brian Jennings