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49ers reinforcements on their way as Alexander put on IR

SANTA CLARA — Elijah Lee came up from the 49ers practice squad today as the 49ers adjusted their linebacker corps, following last week’s season-ending injury to Kwon Alexander.

Also, tight end Garrett Celek had his 21-day practice window opened, having lingered on the physically-unable-to-perform list because of offseason back surgery.

Lee’s return to the 53-man roster shouldn’t be a surprise considering he started the final four games last season and played in 30 of the previous 31 since his last practice-squad promotion.

Oakland Raiders’ Martavis Bryant (12), left, gets tackled by San Francisco 49ers’ Elijah Lee (47), right, in the third quarter of their game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.