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49ers Bolster Defense Ahead of Crucial Matchup
23 Dec
Summary
- Yetur Gross-Matos returns from injured reserve after two months.
- Eric Kendricks will make his 49ers debut after joining the practice squad.
- Eli Apple returns for his second game with the team.
The San Francisco 49ers have activated three defensive players for their upcoming Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts, bolstering their defensive unit for the crucial matchup. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has been cleared to play after spending time on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury sustained in early October.
Adding further depth, veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks is slated to make his 49ers debut. Kendricks joined the team's practice squad late last month and brings significant experience from his previous tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. Cornerback Eli Apple has also been elevated and will be available for the contest, having previously played in one game for San Francisco earlier this season.
These defensive reinforcements come at a critical point in the season as the 49ers prepare for their home game on Monday night. The return of Gross-Matos and the debut of Kendricks, alongside Apple's increased availability, aim to strengthen the team's defensive performance heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
