49ers Sign 8 Players To Practice Squad

SANTA CLARA (CBS/AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers have signed eight players to the practice squad.

Two former Stanford starters under coach Jim Harbaugh -- safety Michael Thomas and defensive tackle Matthew Masifilo -- were among San Francisco's signees announced Saturday. Seventh-round pick Cam Johnson out of Virginia also signed with the practice team.

The others were linebacker Michael Wilhoite, wide receiver Nathan Palmer, defensive tackle Tony Jerod-Eddie and offensive tackles Al Netter and Kenny Wiggins.

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