The Commanders signed McNichols to a contract Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols spent most of the 2023 season on the 49ers' practice squad. He did suit up for three regular-season games with San Francisco, but he played exclusively on special teams (20 snaps). This offseason, McNichols will get a chance to compete for a depth role behind Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson.

The 49ers cut McNichols from the practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols has been either cut, signed or elevated to the 49ers' active roster 14 times this season. He's appeared in three games for San Francisco, playing 20 special teams snaps.

McNichols reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's matchup with the Rams in Week 18, recording an assisted tackle while playing 12 snaps on special teams. With Christian McCaffrey (calf) likely back for the team's upcoming first playoff game in the divisional round next week, it's unclear if McNichols will get another shot with the active roster.

The 49ers elevated McNichols to the active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols rejoined the 49ers' practice squad Dec. 29 after being let go by the team two days prior. With Christian McCaffrey (calf) ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Rams, McNichols could see some snaps on offense as the third back behind Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason.

The 49ers signed McNichols to their practice squad Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols has been bouncing between San Francisco's practice squad and active roster the last couple weeks. He's seen eight special teams snaps but zero on offense.

McNichols was cut by the 49ers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols was a part of the 49ers' active roster for Monday's loss to the Ravens, failing to record any stats while playing two offensive snaps. With Elijah Mitchell (knee) set to return in Week 17, the 28-year-old was the odd man out in San Francisco's backfield. McNichols could stick around and join the 49ers' practice squad again or it's possible that he finds a new opportunity elsewhere.

McNichols was signed to the 49ers' active roster from their practice squad Thursday,

EDGE Analysis

McNichols' promotion comes after he spent Week 15 with the team while Elijah Mitchell tended to a knee injury and was out of action. The former's addition to the active roster would suggest Mitchell is unlikely to suit up Monday against the Ravens, putting McNichols in a role similar to Week 15 against the Cardinals, where he played six special-teams snaps but never saw the field on offense.

McNichols reverted to the 49ers' practice squad.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols was active, but he did not play in Sunday's 45-29 win over the Cardinals. With Elijah Mitchell (knee) potentially unavailable for Week 16 versus the Ravens, McNichols could be elevated to the active roster again.

The 49ers elevated McNichols from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's Week 15 game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

McNichols was elevated to the active roster for the first time this season last week. He didn't log any offensive snaps but did play on six special-teams snaps against Seattle. McNichols should provide depth at running back Sunday with Elijah Mitchell (knee) ruled out, but he's unlikely to see much (if any) action on offense.

McNichols reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

In his 2023 debut, McNichols played six snaps on special teams without recording a stat in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Seahawks. He'll now wait for his next opportunity to be elevated to the active roster