The San Francisco 49ers continue to make changes to their practice squad. After recently opening the practice window for quarterback Kurtis Rourke, the team released Adrian Martinez from the practice squad. Martinez returned to the New York Jets on Wednesday.
Eddy Pineiro is back practicing, which also means there is no need for kicker Matt Gay. Wide receiver Javon Baker filled one of those spots on the practice squad, but there was still another spot open.
The Niners filled that spot late Wednesday
morning by signing cornerback Isaiah Bolden to the practice squad. Bolden was drafted in the seventh round by the New England Patriots in 2023. He appeared in 14 games, registering nine tackles, including one tackle for loss. Bolden was targeted seven times on 79 passing downs in 2024. He allowed three receptions for 23 yards. That has been the extent of his NFL action. He was with the Patriots as recently as this past training camp, before being released on August 22.
At 6’2″, 205 pounds, Bolden certainly has the requisite size you’d want at the position. He went to Jackson State, but originally committed and played for Florida State. His athletic profile is absurd. Bolden ran a 4.31 40-yard dash, had a 38-inch vertical, and a 10-foot-9-inch broad jump at Jackson State’s Pro Day on March 30, 2023.
The 49ers will get their hands on a superb athlete and hope to turn him into a weapon on special teams. Anything more than that would be icing on the cake.
