49ers: 10 Players Named to San Francisco's Practice Squad

San Francisco 49ers Name 10 Players to Practice Squad

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Marcus Rush (44) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Marcus Rush (center) runs a fumble back during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Outside Linebacker Marcus Rush

One might think linebacker Marcus Rush should have made the 49ers’ 53-man roster to start the season.

After all, Rush posted an NFL-leading six preseason sacks.

But Rush still has some issues against the run, which is probably a reason other teams stayed clear when the 25-year-old pass-rusher was going through waiver claims.

It’s still an interesting move though. The Niners will be without No. 1 pass-rusher Aaron Lynch (suspension) for the first four games of 2016. Even with the rise of players like Tank Carradine and Ronald Blair, having a situational pass-rusher like Rush might have been beneficial.

At least the 49ers will have the option to promote Rush if necessary.

Next: WR Chris Harper