Impact The second-year cornerback played in just one game for the Lions last season, tallying five tackles and one pass defended. Myres figures to battle for a roster spot in a deep cornerback room.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ALEXANDER MYRES
Signs with 49ers Myres signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Moves to injured list The Lions placed Myres on the practice squad injured list Tuesday.
Impact Myres made his NFL debut in Week 15 against the Texans, posting five solo tackles and a pass breakup over 28 defensive snaps. It's unclear what type of injury he's dealing with. With the Lions out of the playoff race, Myres won't return this season.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Groin injury Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Myres is being evaluated for a groin injury, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Myres is looking to carve out a depth or special-teams role in Pittsburgh's secondary. He has yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of Houston in 2019.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
