Head coach Mike Nolan took advantage of his added depth in the secondary this season by trading cornerback Mike Rumph to the Washington Redskins in exchange for wide receiver Taylor Jacobs on Monday.
“Rumph was working with the second group and when a team called for him I thought it was an area on our football team, I’m not going to say we are in Championship level right now, but there’s a lot of competition at that position for us,” Nolan said. “We do need to strengthen ourselves at wide receiver and I thought it was an opportunity for us.”
Rumph played in three games in 2005 at safety before a torn plantar fascia landed him on injured reserve. He’s worked back at corner this training camp, the position he played for his first three seasons with the team. In 36 games with the 49ers, he notched 127 tackles and 3 interceptions.
“Mike’s been a very good 49ers,” said Nolan who informed Rumph of the trade in between the two practices on Monday. “He’s been good since we’ve been here, both on and off the field. He’s been extremely active in the community, he’s done everything we’ve asked on the field, and he’s continued to work all the time.”
Nolan said the Redskins contacted the team after the morning practice about their interest in Rumph, and a deal was quickly reached for Jacobs.
Jacobs (6’0, 198) was a second-round draft pick in 2003 out of Florida and in three seasons with the Redskins he played in 38 games with seven starts, totaling 30 catches.
“He’s in the middle of being a speed guy versus a possession guy,” said Nolan. “He was a high pick. Steve Spurrier coached him and was extremely high on him as a player. He caught an awful lot of balls in college and when Spurrier was in Washington, he was pretty active in the things they did. He’s a good football player and I’m anxious to see how he fits into the group we have.”
Jacobs is expected to be in camp by Tuesday.
The 49ers also signed LB Sarth Benoit.
Benoit (6-2, 245) was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as a rookie free agent in 2005 out of Southern Connecticut State. He was waived by the Vikings prior to the start of training camp and then joined the Detroit Lions’ practice squad in late December. He was waived by the Lions in June.
Plays of the Day:
WR Antonio Bryant caught a deep ball for a TD for the offensive play of the day while LB Jim Maxwell yanked down an interception, and almost had another one a few plays later.
Monday's Injury Update:
RB Kevan Barlow (thigh contusion) and PK Joe Nedney (ankle) returned to practice. Barlow was limited to non-contact drills. Both players sustained injuries in the game on Friday.
DE Jerry DeLoach suffered a MCL sprain in his knee during practice last Thursday and was able to return to practice today.
WR Arnaz Battle (chest contusion), CB Derrick Johnson (toe), LB TJ Slaughter (concussion) and LB Renauld Williams (ankle) suffered injuries in the game against the Bears and remain out of action.
G Ben Sobieski (stinger), CB B.J. Tucker (ankle) and C Jeremy Newberry (knee) did not play in the game. Sobieski’s neck stinger is more severe than originally indicated and may cause him to miss more time. Newberry is expected to undergo surgery on his left knee on Tuesday and will be placed on injured reserve for the season. Tucker returned to practice on a limited basis yesterday but did not practice today.
Adam Snyder suffered a strained biceps in the game and then aggravated the injury yesterday. He missed the morning practice to get an MRI which showed only a strain. He will be limited some this week in practice.
RB Maurice Hicks suffered an abdomen strain during practice Sunday morning and was held out today. He will also be limited this week.
“Both players (Snyder and Hicks) may be held out of Sunday’s game but we’ll wait to see,” said Nolan. “Both of them have the toughness to play and will probably want to play but we want to be smart because they are both guys we count on.”
“Rumph was working with the second group and when a team called for him I thought it was an area on our football team, I’m not going to say we are in Championship level right now, but there’s a lot of competition at that position for us,” Nolan said. “We do need to strengthen ourselves at wide receiver and I thought it was an opportunity for us.”
Rumph played in three games in 2005 at safety before a torn plantar fascia landed him on injured reserve. He’s worked back at corner this training camp, the position he played for his first three seasons with the team. In 36 games with the 49ers, he notched 127 tackles and 3 interceptions.
“Mike’s been a very good 49ers,” said Nolan who informed Rumph of the trade in between the two practices on Monday. “He’s been good since we’ve been here, both on and off the field. He’s been extremely active in the community, he’s done everything we’ve asked on the field, and he’s continued to work all the time.”
Nolan said the Redskins contacted the team after the morning practice about their interest in Rumph, and a deal was quickly reached for Jacobs.
Jacobs (6’0, 198) was a second-round draft pick in 2003 out of Florida and in three seasons with the Redskins he played in 38 games with seven starts, totaling 30 catches.
“He’s in the middle of being a speed guy versus a possession guy,” said Nolan. “He was a high pick. Steve Spurrier coached him and was extremely high on him as a player. He caught an awful lot of balls in college and when Spurrier was in Washington, he was pretty active in the things they did. He’s a good football player and I’m anxious to see how he fits into the group we have.”
Jacobs is expected to be in camp by Tuesday.
The 49ers also signed LB Sarth Benoit.
Benoit (6-2, 245) was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as a rookie free agent in 2005 out of Southern Connecticut State. He was waived by the Vikings prior to the start of training camp and then joined the Detroit Lions’ practice squad in late December. He was waived by the Lions in June.
Plays of the Day:
WR Antonio Bryant caught a deep ball for a TD for the offensive play of the day while LB Jim Maxwell yanked down an interception, and almost had another one a few plays later.
Monday's Injury Update:
RB Kevan Barlow (thigh contusion) and PK Joe Nedney (ankle) returned to practice. Barlow was limited to non-contact drills. Both players sustained injuries in the game on Friday.
DE Jerry DeLoach suffered a MCL sprain in his knee during practice last Thursday and was able to return to practice today.
WR Arnaz Battle (chest contusion), CB Derrick Johnson (toe), LB TJ Slaughter (concussion) and LB Renauld Williams (ankle) suffered injuries in the game against the Bears and remain out of action.
G Ben Sobieski (stinger), CB B.J. Tucker (ankle) and C Jeremy Newberry (knee) did not play in the game. Sobieski’s neck stinger is more severe than originally indicated and may cause him to miss more time. Newberry is expected to undergo surgery on his left knee on Tuesday and will be placed on injured reserve for the season. Tucker returned to practice on a limited basis yesterday but did not practice today.
Adam Snyder suffered a strained biceps in the game and then aggravated the injury yesterday. He missed the morning practice to get an MRI which showed only a strain. He will be limited some this week in practice.
RB Maurice Hicks suffered an abdomen strain during practice Sunday morning and was held out today. He will also be limited this week.
“Both players (Snyder and Hicks) may be held out of Sunday’s game but we’ll wait to see,” said Nolan. “Both of them have the toughness to play and will probably want to play but we want to be smart because they are both guys we count on.”
