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49ers competitive roster heavily influenced Alex Mack s decision to sign
By David Bonilla
Mar 25, 2021 Several variables factored into veteran center Alex Mack s decision to sign with the San Francisco 49ers. It wasn t just because of a second reunion with head coach Kyle Shanahan. The two previously worked together in Cleveland and Atlanta. It wasn t just the money or the area, either. Mack is a Southern California native and still spends his offseason there. He played college football for the California Golden Bears. The idea of returning to his home state was enticing.
The six-time Pro Bowler joined KNBR on Thursday and discussed what went into his decision to sign with the Bay Area team. Much of it had to do with what Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have built in Santa Clara.
Jarrett (groin) was limited in practice while Mack sat out to get some rest, not for injury reasons. Rookie defensive tackle Marlon Davidson (knee) also sat out. Fullback Keith Smith and linebacker Mykal Walker were limited Wednesday but both returned to practice as full participants.
Like on Wednesday, receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), cornerback Darqueze Dennard (quad), safety Ricardo Allen (concussion) and tackle Kaleb McGary (personal matter/not injury-related) did not practice Thursday as the Falcons continued to prepare for Sunday s home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Here is the Falcons injury report from Thursday: Table inside Article