Allen will be the first quarterback off the bench Thursday against the Patriots, not starting as we initially relayed, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Copeland is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substances policy, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Alexander will start Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Warner (knee) is expected to start Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that Rypien is competing for the backup quarterback job, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said McDonald won't see a significant increase in playing time compared to last year, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. "[McDonald] still won't," Fichtner said. "He's never going to play the full game. That's never going to happen."

Poindexter (knee) was waived/injured by the 49ers on Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Per coach Pete Carroll, Metcalf -- who underwent "minimal (knee) surgery" with "minimal findings" -- is week-to-week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

The 49ers waived Wilds on Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Thompson signed a contract with the 49ers on Wednesday.

Suggs (undisclosed) participated in Wednesday's practice, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

Callahan (foot) is not expected to participate in practice this week, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that "it's a possibility" Davis (calf) could sit out Denver's regular-season opener,Nicki Jhabvala of The Athleticreports.

Howard was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.