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49ers 53-man roster eighth youngest in NFL

The San Francisco 49ers got rid of some notable veterans in their cut down to 53 players. It has lowered their average age considerably.

The San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster is officially set, and the over-analysis can begin. We've heard all kinds of statistics thrown out there as it relates to the current roster. For example, this year's roster has 36 holdovers from last year, while last year's had 33 holdovers from 2013. Obviously the number of turnover among starters is noteworthy, but it is still an interesting factoid.

Age is also something that is frequently discussed.