49ers Cut K Matt Gay as Eddy Pineiro Nears Return

The San Francisco 49ers released kicker Matt Gay from their practice squad on Tuesday. This move coincides with the anticipated return of regular kicker Eddy Pineiro, who is recovering from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and hasn't played since November 16. Gay had filled in for the past two games, successfully converting all four field-goal attempts and all four PATs during his stint.