49ers unveil numbers for veteran additions to the roster
Rookie digits to be named in minicamp
SANTA CLARA >> When it comes to jersey numbers for the 49ers' veterans added this offseason, whose do you need to most?
Well, because he cost them the most money to sign, look to cornerback Charvarius Ward, who'll don No. 35. It's the same number he wore the past four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
When it comes to which jersey number was surrendered, look no further than No. 3. Wide receiver RayRay McCloud (No. 3) took the number formerly worn by safety Jaquiski Tartt, who remains a free agent and looks further unlikely to return after seven seasons.
Also notable: NaVorro Bowman's former No. 53 was last worn by Mark Nzeocha and now it goes to linebacker Kemoko Turay; K'Waun Wiliams' No. 24 has been bequeathed to cornerback Ka'Dar Hollman.
Initial numbers for rookies will be revealed today as they begin their own minicamp. All offseason numbers are subject to change before the season begins in four months.
Here are the numbers assigned to veteran additions:
NO. 3 >> WR Ray-Ray McCloud
NO. 6 >> WR Marcus Johnson
NO. 13 >> WR KeeSean Johnson
NO. 17 >> WR Malik Turner
NO. 24 >> CB Ka'Dar Hollman
NO. 30 >> S George Odum
NO. 31 >> CB Darqueze Dennard
LB Oren Burks LB Kemoko Turay OL Keaten Sutherland
DT Hassan Ridgeway Media access will return to the 49ers' practice fields this week, albeit for the rookie minicamp rather than the full-fledged offseason program that's been off-limits since it opened
April 19.
Rookies will speak to the media today at 2 p.m., followed by a session Friday before practice that starts at 1 p.m.
The 49ers' organized team activities will cover nine dates between May 23 and June 9, followed by mandatory minicamp from June 13-15.