RIVER CRACRAFT NEWS

Grabs extension Cracraft signed an extension with the 49ers on Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Cracraft started one game (nine appearances) for San Francisco in 2020, ultimately finishing the year with six receptions for 41 yards on nine targets. As context for his production, it's worth noting that the 26-year-old wasn't promoted from the practice squad until midseason. He also saw action as a punt returner during the 49ers' final two games.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited action in 2020 Cracraft finished the 2020 season with six receptions for 41 yards on nine targets across nine appearances with the 49ers.

Impact Cracraft began the season on San Francisco's practice squad, but he earned a callup to the roster when the 49ers were in need of more depth at receiver. Even after his promotion, the Washington State product still struggled to make an impact on offense, instead seeing most of his snaps on special teams. Cracraft will be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, but look for San Francisco to retain him.

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives pair of targets Cracraft caught both targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 41-33 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Cracraft was targeted for the first time since receiving five targets in a Week 9 loss to the Packers. He should remain in the mix with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) still out, but his opportunities will dwindle further if tight end George Kittle (foot) returns to the lineup this week.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to go Sunday Cracraft (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Impact The 26-year-old received the questionable tag after practicing as a limited participant Friday, but he's ready to go for Week 10. Cracraft saw a heavy snap share last week but should fill a reserve role Sunday with Brandon Aiyuk (undisclosed), Kendrick Bourne (undisclosed) and Trent Taylor (back) also active Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirus

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable Cracraft (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Cracraft upgraded to limited participation for Friday's practice, giving him a chance to suit up Sunday. In last week's loss to the Packers, he handled an 89 percent snap share and received five targets, but his usage is set to shrink in Week 10 if he's able to play, as Brandon Aiyuk and Kendrick Bourne have both been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers will have to wait at least one more game to get receiver Deebo Samuel back on the field but will have Kendrick Bourne available when they visit New Orleans

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded Thursday Cracraft (quadriceps) didn't participate during Thursday's practice

Impact Cracraft suited up in a limited fashion during Wednesday's practice, but it's not a good sign that he was downgraded just one day later. The Washington State product was moved up the depth chart in last week's loss to the Packers as multiple receivers were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, catching two of his five targets for 13 yards. With Brandon Aiyuk activated off the COVID-19 list and Trent Taylor (back) logging a full practice Thursday, Cracraft could find himself down the depth chart anyhow for Sunday's game against the Saints, should he be healthy enough to suit up.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with quad injury Cracraft was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cracraft played a whopping 89 percent of the 49ers' offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Packers, finishing with two receptions for 13 yards on five targets. Even if the quad injury doesn't prevent him from suiting up Sunday in New Orleans, Cracraft will likely be in store for a substantial role downgrade with the 49ers having returned Brandon Aiyuk from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kendrick Bourne (COVID-19 list) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) could also be available to play against the Saints, in which case Cracraft may even find himself on the 49ers' Week 10 inactive list.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Signed off practice squad Cracraft has been promoted to the 49ers' active roster from the team's practice squad, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact During Thursday night's lopsided 34-17 defeat to Green Bay, Cracraft registered his first career start in 11 NFL appearances. The Washington State product was only able to compile two catches for 13 yards on his five targets against the Packers, but he's been added to the active roster as a depth option with the 49ers continuing to deal with a myriad of wide receiver injuries. Deebo Samuel is still coping with a hamstring issue despite being activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list last Friday, while Kendrick Bourne landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, necessitating the addition of Cracraft to the 53-man roster.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts as starter in TNF loss Cracraft started and was on the field for 89 percent of the 49ers' offensive snaps Thursday, finishing with two receptions (five targets) for 13 yards in a 34-17 loss to Green Bay.

Impact Cracraft was promoted from the practice squad prior to Thursday's contest after a slew of wide receivers were ruled out due to the risk of COVID-19. The 25-year-old was immediately thrust into the starting lineup, only finishing behind the quarterback and offensive linemen in terms of playing time. Cracraft wasn't able to turn the opportunity into a big fantasy day, but the fact that coach Kyle Shanahan deployed him as a starter shows that he could be in line for opportunities if San Francisco's receiving corps is forced to miss more time down the road. Regular starters Kendrick Bourne and Brandon Aiyuk turned in negative results for COVID-19 after the initial scare, so Cracraft may shoot back down the depth chart heading into Week 10's matchup against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Niners on Thursday The 49ers elevated Cracraft from their practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Packers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cracraft and Kevin White will be joining San Francisco as designated replacements for fellow receivers Kendrick Bourne, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, all of whom were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list a day earlier. The absences of those three players leave Trent Taylor and Richie James (ankle) as the only other wideouts on the 49ers' 53-man roster, and James, who is listed as questionable, isn't considered a lock to play. Regardless of James' status, both Cracraft and White look poised to see a fair amount of snaps at receiver out of necessity.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Missing players dominate Packers-49ers rematch in prime time

Several of the key players who helped fuel dominating San Francisco wins over Green Bay last season won't be available for the NFC title game rematch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumped back to practice squad Cracraft reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday after being active for Sunday's 37-27 loss to Seattle, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Cracraft notched 14 special-teams snaps during the divisional defeat, collecting one tackle while operating on kickoff coverage. A Week 8 appearance marked Cracraft's first for San Francisco, after he suited up for nine total contests between 2018 and 2019 as a member of the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevates from practice squad The 49ers elevated Cracraft to the active roster Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Cracraft is expected to make his 49ers debut Sunday against the Seahawks. The team needs depth at wide receiver because Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Richie James (ankle) have been ruled out, so Cracraft will operate as the No. 5 wide receiver. He could also return kicks if necessary.

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by 49ers Cracraft was cut by the 49ers on Saturday.

Impact Cracraft was one of four wideouts to be let go over the weekend, as the 49ers decided to keep six receivers on the active roster. The NFL journeyman has a couple seasons' worth of experience in the league, which could help him latch on to a new team if the opportunity becomes available.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The San Francisco 49ers have activated starting receiver Deebo Samuel from the non-football injury list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers activate James, place Austin on IR

The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long term

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Latches on with 49ers San Francisco signed Cracraft to a contract Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Cracraft will get a shot to earn a depth role for the 49ers, with Deebo Samuel (foot) and Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) both nursing injuries and not guaranteed for Week 1. The 25-year-old contributed as a return man for the Broncos back in 2018, so his versatility could come into play in San Francisco.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up 49ers call off practice, hold walkthrough instead

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called off practice after losing two more key players this week to injuries

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos activate Cravens, promote Cracraft

The Denver Broncos got a boost to their thin secondary with safety Su'a Cravens being activated off injured reserve

NOVEMBER 2, 2018