The 49ers return to the practice field on Wednesday. John Lynch will answer questions via conference call before. I’d expect the bottom of the roster to continue to churn as it’s unlikely the team is done making moves.
Like rookie quarterback Trey Lance, the front office sees the potential in Hurd. He adds size to a group that does not shy away from contact and will continue its tradition of getting plenty of YAC (yards after catch).
Though unproven to this point, Hurd’s potential clearly was too appealing for the 49ers to pass up. Had he not made the 53-man roster, there’s a good chance he would have been scooped up by another team.