On August 19, the 49ers placed newly signed edge rusher Taco Charlton on the injured reserve. When you place a player on the IR prior to the season starting, you’re effectively ending the season for the player.
According to the NFL’s transaction wire, the 49ers released Charlton Sunday afternoon with an injury settlement. With roster cuts needing to be finalized by Tuesday, the Niners are likely to begin their cuts soon.
Technically, Charlton didn’t count toward the team’s current 90-man roster since he was already on the IR. I wondered if the 49ers were trying to stash Charlton, but he will no longer be a part of the Niners future.