Harper caught one pass (two targets) for six yards in Sunday's loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Harper caught one of the five completions San Francisco quarterbacks made Sunday, so no one had a strong fantasy game from a receiving standpoint. Prior to Sunday's disastrous outing, Harper had shown some big-play ability with 67 yards on four receptions over his previous two games. With how poor the 49ers' receivers have been this season, it wouldn't be crazy to think the club gives him a longer look in the final weeks of the season. That being said, we wouldn't recommend him until heavy usage is shown on a consistent basis.

Harper corralled two of his four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

The practice squad receiver has now tallied four catches for 67 yards over his last two contests, averaging a shade under 17 yards per reception. Quinton Patton left Sunday's game with a concussion, but Rod Streater benefited most from his absence. Harper has shown his big play ability these past two games, but he remains buried on the depth chart behind a handful of veteran wideouts. However, with the 49ers sitting at 1-10, they may opt to give Harper more looks in the final weeks of the season to see what they have in the 27-year-old receiver.

Harper was promoted from the 49ers' practice squad to their active roster on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Martin suited up for the 49ers' season opener and was released the next day, but he is now back on the roster in place of fellow receiver Keshawn Martin. Harper will provide depth at the receiver position but will slot in sixth on the depth chart, so his role figures to be minimal.

Harper was released by the Packers on Sunday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Harper struggled with drops during the preseason and fell down the Packers' pecking order at wide receiver. A fourth round pick in 2013, Harper has now been released by the Seahawks, 49ers, and Packers.

Harper caught two passes for 55 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans. Harper caught a couple long passes Saturday, but he also dropped a pass that would have given the Packers a fourth-down conversion. Harper is in the conversation to open the season with a reserve spot on the 53-man roster.

Packers declared WR Chris Harper, QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Kahlil Bell, LB Nate Palmer, OL Marshall Newhouse, DL C.J. Wilson, and DL Jerel Worthy inactive for Week 14 against the Falcons. Matt Flynn will start at quarterback, with Scott Tolzien behind him.

The Packers confirmed they'll use Chris Harper as a wide receiver. The 49ers tried to turn Harper into an H-back before waiving him last week. The Packers put in a claim for the fourth-round rookie out of Kansas State. Harper contributed eight snaps on special teams against the Browns and will not try to get up to speed in the receiver playbook. He'll battle Myles White on the thinned-out depth chart.

Packers claimed WR/TE Chris Harper off waivers from the 49ers. The Niners tried turning Harper into a Delanie Walker-like fullback, but the Packers will likely move him back to wideout due to their array of receiver injuries. Harper was the 123rd overall pick in April's draft.

49ers waived TE/WR Chris Harper. A fourth-round pick of the Seahawks in April's draft, this is the second time in six weeks that Harper's been waived. He had yet to be active for the 49ers. Standing in at 6-foot-1, 229 pounds with 4.55 speed, it's possible Harper will end up a "tweener" without a true NFL position.

The 49ers reportedly envision converted WR Chris Harper "in the Delanie Walker mold." Harper scored a 33 on the Wonderlic exam, and the 49ers believe he can handle multiple roles and a variety of positions. Harper and Walker aren't much different in terms of build, and the former has more straight-line speed. The Niners will attempt to develop Harper for a season before trying him on offense.