San Francisco 49ers releases quarterback Tom Savage on Saturday

The San Francisco 49ers released quarterback Tom Savage on Saturday.

The San Francisco 49ers released quarterback Tom Savage on Saturday.

To replace Savage's spot on the 53-man roster, the 49ers promoted defensive back Tyvis Powell from the practice squad. Powell could provide depth in the secondary this weekend as the 49ers prepare to host the high-powered Los Angeles Rams.

Savage, 28, was signed on Tuesday but lasted less than a week with the 49ers. San Francisco will stick with C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens as its top two signal-callers.

In 13 career games (nine starts), all of which were with the Houston Texans, Savage passed for 2,000 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions. His teams went 2-7 in games in which he started.

Powell, an Ohio State product, has appeared in 13 games in parts of three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and 49ers. He has nine tackles.