SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco 49ers have released veteran linebacker Ahmad Brooks, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday during practice.
Shanahan said it was very difficult for him to release Brooks, who’s spent the last nine years with the team.
Brooks handled it like a pro, according to Shanahan.
This was something Shanahan has discussed with General Manager John Lynch during the past two days.
“It comes down to the final 53,” Shanahan said. “It’s nothing against Ahmad Brooks, it comes down to who will be the better player later in the year.”
Kyle Shanahan confirmed the team has released LB Ahmad Brooks. It was something he discussed with GM John Lynch the past 2 days.
— Henry Wofford (@HWoffordKRON4) August 25, 2017
Kyle Shanahan says it was very difficult for him to release Brooks. He said Brooks handled it like a pro.
— Henry Wofford (@HWoffordKRON4) August 25, 2017
“It comes down to the final 53…it’s nothing against Ahmad Brooks it comes down to who will be the better player later in the year.” pic.twitter.com/Sd8J0x1BFI
— Henry Wofford (@HWoffordKRON4) August 25, 2017
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