The 49ers are cutting quarterback Tom Savage, according to a team announcement. In related moves, the Niners have activated safety Marcell Harris (story) and linebacker Dekoda Watson from injured reserve. They also promoted cornerback Emmanuel Moseley to the active roster.
The release of Savage is a sign C.J. Beathard will probably be active for Thursday night’s game against the Raiders. However, he will not start for San Francisco. Because of a wrist injury that is hurting his ability to properly grip the football, Nick Mullens will throw his first NFL pass and get his first NFL start against Oakland, a source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
Savage, like all players released after the NFL trade deadline, will be subject to waivers. If he is not claimed by Friday afternoon, he will be free to join any team.
Yippeeee !
Back comes Kaepernack !!!
Just what the Doctor ordered !
You need to get out more often buddy
So your starter has never thrown a pass in the NFL, your backup can’t grip a football, so you cut the only other QB on the roster.
Makes perfect sense!
Looked pretty good to me
Yea, and you’re tanking for the 1st pick in the draft. One win, starter out for the year, makes perfect sense to try and lose.
Kudos!!!
hey, buffalo! here’s another one for you
BigDick Nick Mullens looking good tonight. Then again, it’s just the Raiders.
Nick Mullens :
Professional debut.
Mullens started tonite’s 49ers’ opening drive by completing his first six passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Mullens finished the game with 16 of 22 passes completed for 262 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions, as the team won 34-3.
His passer rating of 151.9 was the highest since 1970 for a quarterback with at least 20 passing attempts in a debut.
Mullens was also the first player in 49ers history to throw three touchdowns in his first game for the team.
Pretty good start !