49ers Release a Cornerback and Announce Other Roster Moves

The San Francisco 49ers have made some roster moves, including the release of CB Anthony Brown. On a positive note, the team has signed OL Jesse Davis to their practice squad, while also releasing CB Kendall Sheffield from the practice squad.

Davis (6-6, 309) began his NFL journey as an undrafted free agent signed by the Seattle Seahawks on May 2, 2015. After being waived by Seattle on August 31, 2015, he had stints with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, both on their active roster and practice squad. Eventually, he joined the Dolphins on a Reserve/Future contract on January 10, 2017. Davis accumulated 94 appearances (72 starts) during his time with the Dolphins (2017-21) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2022).

In the year 2022, Davis was traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 30, 2022. With the Steelers, he showcased his skills in 14 games.

A Washington native, Davis hails from Asotin and attended the University of Idaho from 2010 to 2013, where he showcased his talents in 39 games.

Brown (5-11, 196) joined the team on September 22, 2023, and made appearances in two games this season. As for Sheffield (5-10, 212), he originally signed with the team’s practice squad on September 27, 2023, and contributed with three tackles in three games as a standard elevation.