The 49ers are already short-handed at the cornerback position against the Falcons. Tramaine Brock (shin), Kenneth Acker (chest, concussion), and Keith Reaser (ankle) are not playing.
Along with Cromartie, the team also activated newly signed CB Chris Davis from the practice squad.
Update:
Chromate did return to the game.
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