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49ers release 7 players, trim roster to 80

The Columbian
Published: August 29, 2011, 5:00pm

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker Scott McKillop is among seven players released by the San Francisco 49ers, who trimmed their roster to the 80-player limit Tuesday.

McKillop never seemed completely healed from a left knee injury sustained last year and was still noticeably slowed in his progress.

He tore ligaments in the knee during practice on Aug. 4, 2010, then had season-ending surgery two days later.

A fifth-round draft choice in 2009, McKillop led the 49ers with 31 special teams tackles in 2009 and scored a touchdown on a muffed punt return.

Also Tuesday, the 49ers cut wide receivers Tyler Beiler and Kevin Jurovich, running back Seth Smith, tackle Donovan Edwards, guard Nick Howell and punter Sam Paulescu.

San Francisco must get its roster down to 53 by Saturday.

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