42 Parnell Motley CB

The 49ers waived Motley on Monday.

Motley signed with the 49ers two weeks ago because of a slew of injuries in San Francisco's secondary, but he wasn't active for either of the two games. The 49ers appear to be getting healthy and opted to let Motley go. The undrafted rookie out of Oklahoma could land on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

Motley was claimed off waivers by the 49ers on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

The 22-year-old was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday and will provide depth at cornerback given the 49ers' injury issues. Motley exclusively played special teams in his two appearances with Tampa Bay.

Motley was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

The 22-year-old made the season-opening roster and exclusively played special teams in the two games he was active. Motley is a candidate to join the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Motley, an undrafted rookie, has already picked Tom Brady off twice in training camp and is making a formidable push toward a roster spot, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "He keeps making plays every single day, he's going to get a job," coach Bruce Arians said.

The fact Motley is standing out despite being passed over in April isn't completely unexpected when examining his four-year career at Oklahoma, a span during which he totaled 176 tackles (130 solo) -- including 7.5 for loss -- six interceptions (including one pick-six), 33 pass breakups, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 45 games. Motley has shown the same nose for the football during the early stages of camp, and Arians' remarks certainly are eye opening with more than two weeks still left to go before Week 1. Moreover, Motley isn't just impressing his boss, as Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports that fellow cornerback Carlton Davis praised Motley's "natural instincts, good feet and good feel for the position" after Monday's session.