San Francisco 49ers sign Jarryd Hayne to practice squad
Tuesday 3 November 2015 11:26, UK
The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Jarryd Hayne to their practice squad just days after waiving the former rugby league international.
The Australian was released by the team on Saturday and went unclaimed before resurfacing with San Francisco.
Hayne gave up a lucrative career in Australia's National Rugby League to attempt a lifelong dream of playing in the NFL.
He earned a spot with the 49ers but failed to make a strong impression.
In six games he gained only 25 yards on eight carries and recorded 76 yards from eight punt returns.
Hayne's first regular season touch in the NFL was a muffed punt and he fumbled another punt away in his last action on October 22 against the Seattle Seahawks.
The 49ers are in the midst of a difficult season, are last in the NFC West at 2-6, and are planning to bench starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick for this weekend's game against Atlanta in an effort to spark the team into life.
