The 49ers on Saturday brought up two players to be available to lend assistance on special teams in the first round of the NFL playoffs.Linebacker Jalen Graham and wide receiver Malik Turner were elevated from the practice squad to be available for the 49ers’ Wild Card game on Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles.The 49ers (12-5) are the No. 6 seed in the playoffs, while the NFC East champion Eagles (11-6) are the No. 3 seed. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. (PT) on Sunday.The 49ers did not elevate an offensive tackle from the practice squad, which suggests starting left tackle Trent Williams will be available for action. Last week, San Francisco had veteran offensive tackle Brandon Parker up from the practice squad to serve as a backup for the Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams was inactive for last week’s game due to a hamstring injury. He is listed as questionable but expressed optimism on Friday that he will be ready to play.Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is listed as questionable as he battles a knee injury. Pearsall was inactive for the 49ers’ Week 18 game against the Seahawks.Graham was a seventh-round pick of the...
49ers elevate two players from practice squad to boost special teams vs. Eagles
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