49ers shockingly decide to release former Ohio State standout

Just over a year ago, the San Francisco 49ers picked running back Trey Sermon in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Sermon struggled to make an impression in his first season after getting selected.

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Elijah Mitchell, another rookie, took the field in the starting position while he watched.

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After a dismal season, Sermon seemed to be having a solid training camp. He was eventually included on the 53-man roster, although that didn't last long.

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The former Ohio State star is now looking for a new team. According to a report from ESPN NFL source Field Yates, the 49ers released Sermon.

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According to 49ers general manager John Lynch earlier this summer, Sermon's offseason was successful.

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According to Lynch, he put in a tonne of work and had a great offseason. He hasn't played in any games, but during training camp, he was among our best players.

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