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Hits waivers Harrell was waived by the 49ers on Tuesday.

Impact Harrell spent his rookie season on the 49ers' practice squad. At Arkansas, he posted 37 receptions for 396 yards and six touchdowns over three seasons. The 6-foot-4 tight end will be a long shot to secure a roster spot in 2021.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with San Fran The 49ers activated Harrell (undisclosed) from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 49ers then signed Harrell to a reserve/future deal, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. As an undrafted rookie out of Arkansas, Harrell spent much of the 2020 campaign on San Francisco's practice squad.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Placed on COVID-19 list Harrell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports reports.

Impact Harrell and fellow practice squad member Josh Hokit were both placed on the list. It's not known at this time whether either player tested positive for the virus themselves or came in close contact with somebody who tested positive.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffles back to Niners Harrell signed with the 49ers' practice squad Thursday.

Impact With practice-squad member Shawn Poindexter landing on the injured list, a spot opened up for the 24-year-old Harrell. The Arkansas product was cut from San Francisco's practice squad on Wednesday, but he quickly finds himself shuffling back to the facility with the team entering its Week 15 matchup against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from SF's practice squad Harrell was cut from San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports San Francisco reports.

Impact San Francisco has three healthy tight ends on its roster and just designated starter George Kittle to return from IR, so the team no longer views Harrell as necessary emergency depth. Harrell will hope to latch on with another team's practice squad or roster.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension lifted by commissioner Chase was removed from suspension Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The Arkansas product served a six-game suspension for violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, but he is now able to return as a member of San Francisco's practice squad. Harrell has not yet seen the field in his rookie campaign, but with George Kittle (foot) having shifted to injured reserve Nov. 5, he may get an opportunity down the stretch should the 4-5 49ers fall out of contention completely.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended six games Harrell has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Harrell, currently on San Francisco's practice squad, will be eligible for reinstatement Friday, Nov. 6. With veteran Jordan Reed (knee) expected to miss six to eight weeks, the team opted to sign Daniel Helm from Tampa Bay's practice squad.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Harrell was unable to carve out a role in a deep tight end room. Jordan Reed, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner will round out the depth chart behind George Kittle.

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