Third-string quarterback Nate Davis made the San Francisco 49ers' 53-man roster despite coach Mike Singletary's criticisms during training camp and hints the 2009 fifth-round pick was on the bubble.
The 49ers released 22 players on Friday, but all their 2010 draft picks made the cut. Singletary said after Thursday night's 17-14 preseason win over San Diego that Davis would be a big part of roster discussions Friday -- but when the team let running back Michael Robinson go it didn't have another option at No. 3 quarterback aside from Davis.
Some of the released players will be signed to the practice squad while others might get jobs with other teams or re-sign.
- K Shane Andrus
- LB Mike Balogun
- QB Jarrett Brown
- FB Jehuu Caulcrick
- TE Tony Curtis
- LB Bruce Davis
- G Brian de la Puente
- TE Joe Jon Finley
- WR Bobby Guillory
- WR Jason Hill
- WR Kevin Jurovich
- T Matt Kopa
- LB Keaton Kristick
- S Chris Maragos
- FB Brit Miller
- DT Khalif Mitchell
- CB Karl Paymah
- RB Michael Robinson
- DT Will Tukuafu
- DT Derek Walker
- C Cody Wallace
- LB Matt Wilhelm
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