The San Francisco 49ers officially placed defensive tackle Gracen Halton on the Injured Reserve. That’s a move that creates a roster spot for wide receiver Keenan Allen.
Halton is scheduled to have surgery later this week, according to Kyle Shanahan, who said he’d be surprised if Halton returned to the 49ers this season, even if they make a deep playoff run.
The Rams signed wide receiver Xavier Smith off the 49ers’ practice squad. Los Angeles had previously let go of Smith earlier this season. He was
the team’s primary returner. But injuries to Puka Nacua, not to mention already missing Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington, led the Rams to bring back a familiar face.
Smith had been with the 49ers since October 7. He replaced Dante Pettis on the practice squad, who was placed on injured reserve.
The transaction wire showed no moves involving Brandon Aiyuk. That’ll likely be the case until Aiyuk’s unpaid roster exemption expires on November 23.
