Due to a shortage of healthy cornerbacks for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers on Saturday added to their depth in the secondary.
The club promoted defensive back Tyvis Powell from the practice squad as insurance. Cornerback Jimmie Ward is not expected to play due to a hamstring injury.
Moreover, Richard Sherman (calf), K’Waun Williams (shoulder) and Ahkello Witherspoon (concussion) are listed as questionable. Witherspoon is expected to be cleared to start Sunday.
The 49ers released veteran quarterback Tom Savage to make room for Powell. Savage signed with the 49ers on Tuesday.