The 49ers have signed former Lions cornerback Teez Tabor to the practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). To make room, they’ve released tackle Ryan Pope.
Tabor, a second-round pick in 2017, lasted just two seasons in Detroit. He showed great promise coming out of Florida and earned All-SEC accolades in back-to-back years, but the 23-year-old logged just five total starts, 39 total tackles, and no interceptions before being released by the Lions in late August.
Tabor won’t turn 24 until December and is said to have strong zone coverage skills. With the Niners, he could be a backstop for Ahkello Witherspoon and Jason Verrett, who are both dealing with injuries. On a related note – the Niners were also said to be considering their old friend Dontae Johnson, former Raider David Amerson, and eight-year NFL veteran Coty Sensabaugh this week, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
49ers release POPE !!
POPE will reportedly return to the Vatican !!
Just a TEEZ: 49ers reportedly sign a CB.
TEEZ Louis!
prepare for lots I mean LOTS of blown coverages and just plain wide open recievers on his side of the field.you know your pretty horrid if the Lions cut you..dude couldn’t catch a cold
He was signed to the practice squad, not the 53 man roster