49ers release K Matt Gay, QB Adrian Martinez amid roster moves

The following roster update is courtesy of the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed WR Javon Baker to the team’s practice squad and released K Matt Gay and QB Adrian Martinez from the practice squad.

Baker (6-1, 202) was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

As a rookie with New England in 2024, he appeared in 11 games (one start) and registered one reception for 12 yards. Following his release from the Patriots on August 27, 2025, Baker signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 5 and was released by the team on October 14.

A 23-year-old native of Atlanta, GA, Baker attended the University of Alabama (2020-21) before transferring to the University of Central Florida (2022-24) where he appeared in 46 games (25 starts) and registered 117 receptions for 2,051 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Gay (6-0, 232) originally signed to the 49ers practice squad on December 1, 2025, and appeared in two games, making all four of his extra-point attempts and all four of his field-goal attempts.

Martinez (6-2, 220) originally signed to the 49ers’ practice squad on November 18, 2025, and appeared in one game with the team.

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The San Francisco 49ers have been ravaged by injuries this season, but could an improbable return for linebacker Fred Warner be on the table?

During Tuesday morning’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joined the show to share injury updates on several players (including Warner), lay out the road ahead for the 49ers as they push for the postseason, and much more.

Be sure to listen to and watch the entire interview with The Athletic’s Matt Barrows right here or on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

After suffering a devastating ankle injury in Week 6, a return this season for San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner didn’t look likely.

Warner, who fractured and dislocated his right ankle while facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is “gunning” for a return during the postseason, says The Athletic’s 49ers beat writer Matt Barrows.

“I guarantee you he is gunning for a return during the playoffs,” Barrows said. “I saw him in the locker room yesterday. No crutches, no boot, nothing. He’s making progress.”

Barrows said he spoke with several orthopedic surgeons about the potential timeline for Fred Warner and that the consensus was that people typically need 4 months — 16 weeks — to recover.

If Warner returns during the playoffs, he would be in line to return sometime in the middle of the NFL Playoffs.

“I think it’s a definite possibility,” Barrows said of Warner during his interview with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross. You can watch the full interview on 49ers LB Fred Warner below:

Barrows: 49ers LB Fred Warner wants to return during the playoffs

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, December 7th – BYE WEEK
• Sunday, December 14th – vs. Tennessee Titans – 1:25 PM PT
• Monday, December 22nd – @ Indianapolis Colts – 5:15 PM PT
• Sunday, December 28th – vs. Chicago Bears – 5:20 PM PT
• TBD (Flex Game) – vs. Seattle Seahawks

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