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Three former 49ers, including Mike Purcell, claimed off waivers

Three players the 49ers waived on Tuesday quickly found employment elsewhere on Wednesday.

Nose tackle Mike Purcell, offensive lineman Alex Balducci and defensive end Zach Moore were claimed off waivers and can immediately join their new teams for their offseason programs.

The Los Angeles Rams claimed Purcell, while Balducci landed on the New York Jets and Moore was picked up by the Carolina Panthers. The 49ers waived 13 players on Tuesday to clear room on their 90-man roster for 10 draft picks and 18 players who have agreed to terms as undrafted rookies.

The 18 undrafted free agents are scheduled to sign contracts after reporting to rookie minicamp on Thursday.