The San Francisco 49ers officially placed defensive tackle Gracen Halton on Injured Reserve, a move that opens up a roster spot, but get this, the Rams aren’t waiting around for gifts. While the Niners are dealing with their own roster shuffles, their SoCal rivals just swooped in and grabbed one of their guys.
Halton Hits IR, Opens Door For Keenan Allen
Halton is set for surgery later this week. Coach Kyle Shanahan himself said he would be shocked if Halton came back this season, even if the Niners make a deep playoff run. That’s a serious hit, no doubt. The good news for them, though, is that it cleared a roster spot, which they are using to bring in wide receiver Keenan Allen.
LA Snags Xavier Smith Back From The Rival
But the real kicker? The Los Angeles Rams went ahead and signed wide receiver Xavier Smith right off the 49ers’ practice squad. Talk about a slap in the face. Funny thing is, the Rams had actually cut Smith earlier this season. He was their primary returner, but with injuries piling up, they needed bodies. We’re talking Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Jordan Whittington all out, so LA brings back a familiar face. Smith had only been with the 49ers since October 7, stepping in when Dante Pettis got put on injured reserve. And for anyone wondering about Brandon Aiyuk, the transaction wire showed nothing on him. That will probably stay the case until his unpaid roster exemption expires on November 23.
Anyway, while those California teams are playing musical chairs with their wideouts, let’s talk about something that actually matters. Our Seahawks? They handled business against the Cardinals, pulling off a sweet 17-3 victory! That’s what we like to see. Keep grinding, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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