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San Francisco 49ers: Winners and losers from first week of OTAs

By Peter Panacy

Aug 4, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; The San Francisco 49ers warm up at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 4, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; The San Francisco 49ers warm up at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington (10) reacts during the game against the Houston Texans in first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Houston defeated San Francisco 24-13. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington (10) reacts during the game against the Houston Texans in first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Houston defeated San Francisco 24-13. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Loser: Wide Receiver Bruce Ellington

Wide receiver Bruce Ellington is likely already on the fringe of the roster heading into this season, especially after missing all of 2016 with a hamstring issue.

According to various reports, Ellington wasn’t able to participate in drills as he’s dealing with a minor injury yet again.

And the sarcasm is clearly evident in Niners Wire’s Jerod Brown’s response:

Ellington has already lost out to fellow slot receiver Jeremy Kerley, who was a notable contributor in the former’s stead last season. And with rookie wideout Trent Taylor making an impact, the chances of Ellington sticking around on the roster beyond the preseason are slight at best.

Further absences don’t do any good for his dwindling stock.