The San Francisco 49ers activated linebacker Jalen Graham and kicker Matt Gay from the practice squad on Saturday ahead of their game against the Cleveland Browns.
San Francisco is without starting linebacker Tatum Bethune and kicker Eddy Piniero, so it was likely they’d add at both positions from the practice squad for the second consecutive week.
Graham played against the Carolina Panthers on Monday, seeing 35 percent of the special teams. Gay hit a pair of field goals and a pair of extra points in the 20-9 win.
With Bethune out, Curtis Robinson could see another start. He played in 100 percent of the defensive snaps last week, so his special teams reps took a hit, which led to the need for Graham’s elevation.
In addition to Bethune and Piniero, defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu is out for Sunday’s game. With him out, Clelin Ferrell could see a higher rep count like he did last weekend.
The Browns are also down a pair of defensive linemen, as Adin Huntington and Alex Wright won’t play on Sunday. They elevated defensive end Sam Kamara ahead of Sunday’s game.
Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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