The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud to their practice squad, aiming to bolster their receiving corps amid injuries, with McCloud bringing experience and versatility after a solid previous season with the Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons released wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud after he was a healthy inactive for the last two games and a team decision to part ways, with McCloud having contributed in both receiving and return duties earlier in the season.
Two former Buffalo Bills players, Leonard Floyd and Ray-Ray McCloud III, are now with the Atlanta Falcons and will face their former team in Week 6 of Monday Night Football, adding an extra layer of interest to the game.
With Deebo Samuel ruled out for the 49ers' upcoming game, the team will need other wide receivers to step up. Brandon Aiyuk will continue to be a key player, but Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud will also need to fill the void. McCloud, known for his return skills, can bring an added element to the offense with his ability to carry the ball in jet sweeps. Jennings, although regularly involved, has been targeted less this season. Rookie receiver Ronnie Bell could also see an increased role. The 49ers will miss Samuel's ability to confuse defenses with his versatile playmaking.
San Francisco 49ers receiver/returner Ray-Ray McCloud will be sidelined for approximately two months after breaking his left wrist during practice. McCloud is scheduled to undergo surgery and is expected to miss eight weeks. The team will have to carry him on the active roster until the initial cut to 53 players, requiring them to release someone else temporarily. McCloud's absence leaves an open competition for return duties, with rookie Ronnie Bell likely getting the first opportunity. Additionally, tight end George Kittle has a strained adductor and will miss the rest of the week, while linebacker Dre Greenlaw and defensive end Drake Jackson are dealing with hamstring strains.
San Francisco 49ers' return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud will miss around eight weeks after suffering a broken wrist, requiring surgery. The team will need to find a new return man for kickoffs and punt returns. Other notable injuries include George Kittle with an adductor strain expected to keep him out for about a week, Dre Greenlaw with a hamstring strain, and Drake Jackson also dealing with a hamstring injury. None of these injuries are expected to impact the start of the season.
San Francisco 49ers' tight end George Kittle has an adductor strain and is expected to miss a week, while wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud broke his wrist and needs surgery, sidelining him for about eight weeks. The team will carry McCloud on the active roster until final cuts to keep the option of his return later in the year. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw and defensive end Drake Jackson are also dealing with hamstring injuries.