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Signing a safety to immediately place on injured reserve signals desperation rather than strategic depth building. Headlines confirm Forrest went straight to IR, indicating the 49ers addressed an emergency need without long-term solution. The move screams practice squad filler—depth signing with minimal immediate impact on the roster. Fans likely viewed this as a band-aid fix while San Francisco's safety room deals with injuries. The 49ers will need substantial health improvements or alternative acquisitions to solidify their secondary going forward.
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