Nose tackle Mike Purcell, who recently re-signed as an exclusive-rights free agent, was among the 49ers’ cuts announced Tuesday as the team prepares for its class of undrafted rookies.
Purcell, former Stanford star Shayne Skov and former CFL standout Eric Rogers topped the list of 13 cuts the 49ers made to coincide with the additions of first-year players and veteran additions for the offensive line, Tim Barnes and Brandon Fusco.
Purcell started the first five games of the season a year ago before losing his starting job. The 49ers picked up veteran nose tackle Earl Mitchell in free agency and added Mississippi nose tackle D.J. Jones in the sixth round of the draft.
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Skov spent his rookie season of 2014 on the 49ers' practice squad before appearing in 24 games the past two seasons. Rogers was a star in the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders, catching 87 passes for a league-high 1,448 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2015. After signing a two-year contract, Rogers sustained a torn ACL early in training camp last summer.
The 49ers have reached contract agreements with 16 known undrafted rookies. The 49ers have not announced the official signings of any of those players.
Here's a list of the players the 49ers waived on Tuesday:
Alex Balducci OL
Marcus Ball S
Carl Bradford LB
Jayson DiManche LB
Je’Ron Hamm TE
Chris Harper WR
Wynton McManis LB
Brock Miller P
Zach Moore DL
Mike Purcell NT
Eric Rogers WR
JaCorey Shepherd CB
Shayne Skov LB
