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49ers claim Carl Bradford

Green Bay Packers v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 13: Carl Bradford #54 of the Green Bay Packers hits Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the New England Patriots as he attempts a pass in the third quarter during a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 13, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

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The 49ers claimed linebacker Carl Bradford via waivers from the Packers on Monday.

Bradford was a fourth-round pick of the Packers in 2014. He played in his first four regular-season games this season, registering two tackles as a linebacker and another on special teams.

The 49ers created a roster spot for Bradford by placing linebacker Nick Bellore on the injured-reserve list. Bellore is one of three 49ers players who suffered season-ending injuries on Sunday vs. the Falcons.

The Packers waived Bradford to create a roster spot for rookie quarterback Joe Callahan, who was promoted ahead of Sunday’s game at Chicago as insurance because Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a calf injury.