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49ers have at least 17 more roster cuts to make before Saturday deadline

The San Francisco 49ers made their first wave of roster cuts on Friday, and more will come on Saturday prior to the 1 p.m. PT deadline. Seventeen players were released or waived/injured on Friday, with the biggest names being running back Tim Hightower and quarterback Matt Barkley.

With Kapri Bibbs also on that list, it could mean the 49ers have a set depth chart at the running back position, and of course, the release of Barkley means rookie C.J. Beathard is likely the primary backup for Brian Hoyer.