Although the San Francisco 49ers are 5-3, it is hard for fans to feel too optimistic about the team's chances this season following yet another avalanche of injuries. Star players are sidelined and there is little depth to be found right now, putting Kyle Shanahan in a difficult spot. The respected head coach can only hope that his squad takes advantage of a favorable November slate and builds a reasonable cushion for the final stretch of the campaign. He needs some reinforcements, though.

Niners general manager John Lynch has been busy on Tuesday. After acquiring pass-rusher Keion White in a trade with the New England Patriots, San Francisco is expected to sign defensive end and 2019 top-five draft pick Clelin Ferrell to its practice squad, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Manageme

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