Harrell's suspension was lifted Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Harrell was suspended for the entire 2021 season, likely due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Harrell has spent time on the 49ers' practice squad during his two seasons in the NFL, but he has not yet appeared in a game.
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Chase Harrell: Suspended for 2021
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The NFL announced Wednesday that Harrell has been suspended for the 2021 season, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
While on San Francisco's practice squad last season, Harrell served a six-game ban for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy. His latest suspension is most likely the result of another violation of the PED policy. The 49ers waived the tight end in April.
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Chase Harrell: Hits waivers
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Harrell was waived by the 49ers on Tuesday.
Harrell spent his rookie season on the 49ers' practice squad. At Arkansas, he posted 37 receptions for 396 yards and six touchdowns over three seasons. The 6-foot-4 tight end will be a long shot to secure a roster spot in 2021.
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49ers' Chase Harrell: Sticking with San Fran
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The 49ers activated Harrell (undisclosed) from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 49ers then signed Harrell to a reserve/future deal, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. As an undrafted rookie out of Arkansas, Harrell spent much of the 2020 campaign on San Francisco's practice squad.
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Chase Harrell: Placed on COVID-19 list
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Harrell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports reports.
Harrell and fellow practice squad member Josh Hokit were both placed on the list. It's not known at this time whether either player tested positive for the virus themselves or came in close contact with somebody who tested positive.
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Chase Harrell: Cut from SF's practice squad
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Harrell was cut from San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports San Francisco reports.
San Francisco has three healthy tight ends on its roster and just designated starter George Kittle to return from IR, so the team no longer views Harrell as necessary emergency depth. Harrell will hope to latch on with another team's practice squad or roster.
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Chase Harrell: Suspension lifted by commissioner
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Chase was removed from suspension Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
The Arkansas product served a six-game suspension for violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, but he is now able to return as a member of San Francisco's practice squad. Harrell has not yet seen the field in his rookie campaign, but with George Kittle (foot) having shifted to injured reserve Nov. 5, he may get an opportunity down the stretch should the 4-5 49ers fall out of contention completely.
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Chase Harrell: Suspended six games
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Harrell has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Harrell, currently on San Francisco's practice squad, will be eligible for reinstatement Friday, Nov. 6. With veteran Jordan Reed (knee) expected to miss six to eight weeks, the team opted to sign Daniel Helm from Tampa Bay's practice squad.
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Chase Harrell: Let go by 49ers
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Harrell was cut by the 49ers on Saturday.
Harrell was unable to carve out a role in a deep tight end room. Jordan Reed, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner will round out the depth chart behind George Kittle.
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Chase Harrell: Signs on with San Fran
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Harrell has signed a contract with the 49ers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The 49ers were quick to add a number of undrafted free agents, with Harrell being among that list. He'll provide depth to a tight end unit led by superstar George Kittle.
