The San Francisco 49ers have a chance to bring up another young talent from the practice squad. The team will be placing Dekoda Watson on injured reserve due to a calf injury, and head coach Kyle Shanahan thinks they will promote Pita Taumoepenu from the practice squad in his place. The team is working out some other options, but Taumoepenu likely has the edge.
Watson played SAM linebacker and special teams last season, but this year since coming off season-opening IR has focused on edge rusher and special teams. Specifically, he has been a rotational option at REO.