49ers Stash Nick Martin on IR | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers pulled off a clever roster move by cutting their punter and long snapper to free up spots, allowing them to stash injured linebacker Nick Martin on IR — a strategic play that keeps a potential asset in house without risking him to another team. While they’re entering the season without a punter, it’s a temporary fix as they plan to bring back their special teams veterans before kickoff. The real test? When Martin heals — if there’s no room for him, his 49ers tenure may be done, though injuries could always reopen the door. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e407ce718533d1dd