NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
AKEEM SPENCE
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Will be active at Denver San Francisco elevated Spence from its practice squad Saturday for Week 3.
Impact Spence appeared in just one game in 2021, logging one tackle in five defensive snaps. He will probably work in a limited reserve role Sunday as long as Javon Kinlaw and Kevin Givens remain healthy.
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Impact Spence will take the roster spot vacated by fellow defensive lineman Maurice Hurst (biceps), who was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. If Spence sees any regular-season action with San Francisco, it would be the eighth team for which he has played.
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Signed by Washington Spence was signed to Washington's active roster Thursday.
Impact Spence provides the team with some much needed help at defensive tackle with Jonathan Allen, Matthew Ioannidis and Tim Settle all being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week. After not appearing in any games this season, it's possible that the 30-year-old may be thrust into a starting role in Week 15 against the Eagles.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inks deal with active roster The Patriots signed Spence to the active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Spence was elevated from the practice squad last week, and now he's an honest member of the 53-man roster. The Patriots needed the depth at nose tackle, as both Byron Cowart (back) and Adam Butler (shoulder) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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