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49ers release six-year starter: Why the surprise move was made now and who might be the next player to go
After six years in San Francisco, 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky is officially out of a job after being released on Wednesday.
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In about a week, the 49ers have turned into the San Francisco Jets
Robert Saleh and Brant Boyer have brought over players from the Jets whom they are confident can help the team.
49ers roster moves: Former 4th-round pick released, All-Pro signed
Wishnowsky has served as the 49ers' punter since being drafted with a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Wishnowsky ...
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Golden Nuggets: Welcome to the Bay, Thomas and Chazz!
“The 49ers released Wishnowsky, 33, on Wednesday and signed Thomas Morstead, 39, who ranks 11th in NFL history in gross ...
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49ers sign 39-year old Pro Bowler, cut ties with 6-year starter in unexpected swap
Morstead is a 39-year old Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion. He was previously signed on to play for the Jets this season, ...
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49ers continue bolstering special teams by adding another 39-year-old
The San Francisco 49ers are turning to veterans to try and steady a special teams unit that struggled in 2024.
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Aussie punter axed... but trio of new faces have NFL dreams realised
His exit comes after the contingent of Australian punters in the NFL actually expanded. Jeremy Crenshaw was drafted by the Denver Broncos, while James Burnip was taken as an undrafted free agent by ...
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San Francisco 49ers cut Australian Super Bowl legend
One of Australia's NFL cult heroes has been released from his team, with the San Francisco 49ers letting go of punter Mitch ...