The 49ers were already without safety Jimmie Ward, which forced the 49ers to end an experiment that placed Eric Reid at linebacker. Ward was placed on injured reserve on November 1 and Reid was moved back to safety.
Tartt was a second-round draft pick by the 49ers in 2015. He has started all nine games this season and registered 54 total tackles, an interception, and three passes defensed.
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