Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
The SF 49ers recently acquired former Falcons EDGE Takkarist McKinley off waivers, but re-signing him in 2021 makes sense, too.
The SF 49ers bolstered an anemic pass rush by claiming former Atlanta Falcons EDGE Takkarist McKinley off waivers.
McKinley was initially claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals after the Falcons waived him. But McKinley failed his physical there, ultimately leading to San Francisco getting a second shot at claiming him.
According to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, however, McKinley failed the following physical, yet that didn’t rule out the Niners bringing him back once he’s healthy from an apparent groin injury:
Hearing the #49ers are going to waive/failed physical DE Takk McKinley after examining him this week.