The San Francisco 49ers have initiated the process to bring wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud back into action after a stint on the injured reserve due to a rib injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the team will open McCloud's practice window this week. The 49ers have officially opened a 21-day window for McCloud's activation, during which he can be activated at any time. McCloud was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, indicating his potential availability for Sunday's game. The team will need to make a corresponding roster move to facilitate McCloud's return. Additionally, the 49ers have made the decision to activate McCloud from IR and have ruled out wide receiver Jauan Jennings. McCloud's return is particularly significant for the special teams unit and provides depth at the wide receiver position, easing the burden on teammate Ronnie Bell.
#49ers are happy to get Ray Ray Mcloud back. He’s such an important member on special teams and provides great depth at WR. Takes pressure off of Ronnie Bell. https://t.co/LGRPJKb0Gf
49ers activate Ray-Ray McCloud, rule out Jauan Jennings. https://t.co/wp6hdXsQfE
#49ers will activate WR Ray-Ray McCloud from IR this week. A corresponding move will be forthcoming but he is back.
WR/returner Ray-Ray McCloud (ribs) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. SF can activate him at any point in the 21-day window, so he could potentially be available Sunday, though a corresponding move would have to be made. https://t.co/GLgWmtjyNV
#49ers officially opened the 21-day window to activate WR Ray-Ray McCloud from IR.
49ers opened the practice window for Ray-Ray McCloud.
#49ers WR/returner Ray-Ray McCloud will open his practice window this week as he works back from a rib injury, per Kyle Shanahan.
Shanahan said the 49ers will open Ray-Ray McCloud's practice window this week.