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49ers releasing Kerry Hyder to make roster room for Randy Gregory

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated 10/6/23

On Friday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters that the team would most likely release a defensive lineman to make room on the roster for recently acquired pass rusher Randy Gregory. The Niners sent a sixth-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos for Gregory and a seventh-round draft pick.

According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers are set to release defensive end Kerry Hyder, a move that will become official on Saturday.

The 49ers are releasing Kerry Hyder to make room on the roster for Randy Gregory.— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) October 6, 2023

The 49ers are preparing to host the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on Sunday night. However, Gregory will not be suited up for the contest against the team that made him a second-round draft pick in 2015.

Shanahan confirmed that Gregory completed his physical in Santa Clara today but is returning to Denver to see his family and gather his belongings. He will rejoin his new teammates on Monday.

Hyder, 32, has registered one tackle and a sack in 59 defensive snaps this season, per Pro Football Reference.

Be excited about @RandyGregory_4 . I'm hyped. He is going to be amazing for us.
Also send gratitude to @KerryhyderJR . Led our team in sacks in 2020. Played DE/DT on way to NFC championship game in 2022.
— Arik Armstead (@arikarmstead) October 6, 2023