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 20, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Chris Harper (6) practices during warm ups before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver Chris Harper

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Harper will be joining the 49ers practice squad, as Harper tweeted out Sunday.

Flyin to San Fran tonight. Thankful for the opportunity from the 49ers.
— Christopher Harper (@ItsChrisHarper) September 4, 2016

Harper spent 2015 on both the Patriots’ active and practice squad rosters. Last season, he totaled one reception on three targets but also doubled as a punt returner.

He feasibly could be a backup to wide receiver Jeremy Kerley, whom the 49ers acquired earlier this preseason.

Note: Harper has not been officially named to the practice squad as of 4:30 p.m. ET, September 4. Although this seems like the biggest likelihood.

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