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49ers sign a former NFC North punter with over 600 career punts to the practice squad

Kyle Posey is the Senior Producer at Niners Nation and has covered the 49ers since 2019. Kyle was an FCS wide receiver in college and has coached high school football for 8+ years. He's written for several sites and appeared on numerous podcasts. His extensive football history, paired with an accounting background, helps Kyle take an analytical and statistical approach to breaking down and covering the Niners.

Per his agency, the San Francisco 49ers signed former Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears punter Pat O’Donnell.

During Monday’s conference call, Kyle Shanahan said punter Mitch Wishnowsky’s back flared up, “so we’re going to evaluate some treatment options this week and see how he deals these next couple days.