49ers waive veteran safety Johnathan Cyprien, release D-lineman from practice squad

Dec 15, 2020 at 2:03 PM


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The San Francisco 49ers have announced that veteran safety Johnathan Cyprien has been waived. He has been on injured reserve since November 17 due to a hamstring injury.

San Francisco signed Cyprien on August 20. He didn't make the 53-man roster but was added to the practice squad on
September 6. Cyprien was promoted to the active roster on November 9 after being flexed from the practice squad during three previous weeks. He appeared in four games this season, recording two tackles and a forced fumble.

The team has also released defensive lineman Willie Henry Jr. from the practice squad.

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