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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August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Marquise Williams (9) runs with the football past San Francisco 49ers linebacker Shayne Skov (56) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Inside Linebacker Shayne Skov

Third-year linebacker Shayne Skov starts off the regular season on the practice squad once again. He couldn’t beat out veteran linebacker Michael Wilhoite for one of the remaining spots on the 53-man roster.

Although Skov did manage to appear in 15 regular-season games for the 49ers in 2015, although most of these appearances were on special teams.

Skov’s special teams abilities do give San Francisco some flexibility and insurance against injury.

Last week against the Chargers, Skov ranked second on the Niners defense with seven tackles and also had two passes defended.

It’s worth noting he played every defensive snap as well.

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