Ben Boulware, we hardly knew ya.
The 49ers, who signed Boulware, the former Clemson and Carolina Panthers linebacker a week ago to their practice squad, released him on Tuesday. They signed defensive back Jarnor Jones (6-3, 209), who was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent this spring, to replace him.
Boulware won the Jack Lambert Award last season as the nation’s top linebacker, and he was the co-MVP of the national championship game against Alabama along with quarterback Deshaun Watson. He led the Tigers in tackles in each of the last two seasons and is known for his feisty, pugnacious play.