When a coach singles you out, as was the case with Trent Sherfield and Jauan Jennings, that’s a terrific sign that they’ll make the roster.

We know Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk are locks to make the roster. So let’s add Mohamed Sanu to the list, which leaves one spot for Jalen Hurd, Nsimba Webster, River Cracraft, and Richie James.

The story says the 49ers top guys should remain at the top of the depth chart, but it's possible Shanahan was trying to get the attention of Samuel and Aiyuk, the author went on to say. It's seems to be a crowded position, but keep an eye out for Sherfield and Jennings.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he is hopeful that Tevin Coleman, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Deebo Samuel, Raheem Mostert, Richard Sherman will all be available to play against the Rams on Nov. 29.

Related players: Jerick McKinnon, Kendrick Bourne, Brandon Aiyuk, Richie James

Mostert should slide right back in to the main back role when he returns with McKinnon and Coleman as the change of pace, third down backs. Meanwhile at WR, Samuel should return as the team's WR1 and will push Aiyuk, James and Bourne down the depth chart.

The 49ers placed receiver Kendrick Bourne back on the COVID-19/reserve list Monday.

Bourne missed the 49ers’ loss to Green Bay on Thursday because of a positive COVID-19 test result the preceding Tuesday, but the team removed him from the reserve list after he subsequently registered consecutive negative tests.

Related players: Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Richie James

It does not necessarily mean that he tested positive for the virus, the story said. The list is also for players who’ve had close-contact exposure to symptomatic or positive individuals. Bourne’s status for the 49ers’ game on Sunday at New Orleans appears to be in jeopardy. Coach Kyle Shanahan said last week that Samuel has a chance to return for this contest, so Bourne’s potential absence might mean that the 49ers’ top wideout trio would consist of Samuel, Aiyuk and James, the story added.

WR Mohamed Sanu will make his 49ers debut Sunday against the New York Jets, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Sanue's signing was made official Friday after WR Richie James was placed on IR.

Sanu will see snaps for the receiver-needy 49ers. San Francisco lacked veteran depth to complement the younger receivers, and Sanu brings that and proven success from his time with the Bengals and Falcons. Sanu is not a play this week, but we should have a better idea of his role after Sunday.