The San Francisco 49ers look like they’ll be giving rookie Jarryd Hayne an early chance to impact this team. The 49ers have included him as part of their active 46-man roster for their season-opening Monday Night Football game.
The San Francisco 49ers announced their inactives 90 minutes before Monday Night Football, and Australian sensation Jarryd Hayne will suiting up. He is part of the active 46, which would seem to bode well for his chances to handle punt returns.
The team has been tight-lipped about Hayne's potential role, but he was a force in the preseason. He averaged 18.