S Taylor Place on IR; FB Miller Promoted from Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have placed S Curtis Taylor on the Injured Reserve List. In addition, the team has promoted FB Brit Miller from the practice squad.

Taylor, a 7^th-round draft pick from LSU, has been place on injured reserve after suffering a hip strain vs. Jacksonville (11/29). Taylor had played in 7 games and registered 1 tackle and 8 special teams stops.

Miller (6-0, 243) was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Panthers on July 7, 2009, and spent training camp with San Francisco. He was signed to the 49ers practice squad on September 6, and has been with the team all season.

Miller, a 23-year-old native of Decatur, IL, played collegiately at Illinois.

In addition, the 49ers have signed WR Rodney Wright to the practice squad. Wright (5-9, 181) was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round (250^th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft and spent two seasons on the Bills practice squad. Wright then played for the San Jose SaberCats of the AFL from 2005-2008. Wright signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in April 2009 and was signed to their practice squad following the final cut down. He was released by the Chiefs on September 16.

Wright, a 30-year-old native of Bakersfield, CA, played collegiately at Fresno State.