The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have released LB Brock Croyle. The team also announced that LB Elijah Lee has signed his one-year exclusive rights tender. There were some whispers on twitter that the signing of LB David Mayo would be to replace RB Raheem Mostert. Turns out it was for Croyle.
From the press release:
“Brock contributed greatly to the culture we have been building over the last two years, and we are very thankful to have benefitted from his presence,” said 49ers General Manager John Lynch. “Through his play, his character and his professionalism, he set a wonderful example of what this organization looks for in a 49er.