The San Francisco 49ers released their depth chart earlier this week, and cornerback Marcus Cromartie is listed as a backup safety, behind Eric Reid and ahead of L.J. McCray. In training camp, another player has been getting some work at safety. Defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil told the media that Kenneth Acker is cross-training at the safety position.
Someone asked why other cornerbacks have passed Acker on the depth chart, and what Acker needs to do to move back up. O’Neil offered praise for him in response:
“He’s done a really good job. I know we’ve got to submit the depth chart and the media probably looks more into that than we do as a coaching staff right now.