The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday they have signed linebacker Wynton McManis to a three-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived linebacker Kevin Anderson.
McManis (6-1, 225) appeared in 47 games and registered 110 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks during his four-year career at the University of Memphis (2012-15). In 2015, he appeared in 13 games and recorded 62 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks and one fumble recovery. In 2014, he saw action in 10 games and registered 20 tackles, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.