The San Francisco 49ers announced they have promoted TE Je’Ron Hamm to the active roster from the team’s practice squad. In order to make room on the roster, the team has released RB DuJuan Harris.
Hamm (6-3, 236) originally joined the 49ers after the team claimed him off waivers from the Washington Redskins on December 30, 2015. He was released from the team on September 3, 2016 and signed to the practice squad the following day.
A 24-year-old native of Leesville, LA, Hamm attended the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he appeared in 46 games and finished his career with 111 receptions for 1,587 yards and 10 touchdowns.