After adding one defensive back earlier today, the 49ers are letting go of another. San Francisco has waived cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun, reports Cam Inman of The Mercury News (via Twitter).
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Boddy-Calhoun joined the 49ers practice squad last December, and he ended up appearing on 16 special teams snaps in Week 14. He re-signed with the organization back in March, but the addition of Tony Jefferson (along with the selection of third-round rookie Ambry Thomas) made Boddy-Calhoun expendable.
The 28-year-old cornerback has spent time with five organizations during his five-year career, including the Jaguars, Browns, Texans, Colts, and 49ers. He appeared in 43 games (21 starts) for Cleveland between the 2016 and 2018 seasons, collecting 138 tackles, three interceptions, and 19 passes defended. He’s appeared in only four games since leaving the Browns in 2019.
With Boddy-Calhoun out of the picture, the likes of Ken Webster, Mark Fields II, and Tim Harris will have an increased chance of making the roster.
None of those last three guys are making the roster. I guess the move technically increases their odds, but the 49ers secondary spots are completely filled now.
We all know who the starting CBs will be with Verrett, Moseley, and Williams. Plus, for depth they drafted Thomas and Lemonier..
As for the safety spots, with M.Harris, T.Moore, Jefferson, T.Wilson, and Hufanga as depth for Ward and Tartt, it is highly likely we might even see a guy like M.Harris get cut and lose his spot on the roster.
Webster maybe has a small chance, but it is highly unlikely..
BBC (lol) had an impact his first year, grading out as a top 5 slot CB. Wonder why he can’t stick to a team