49′ers Balmer good as gone now

San Francisco 49ers DE Kentwan Balmer is as good as gone now. Several days of an unexcused absence for Balmer, and now with the league granting the 49ers a roster exemption the club moved quickly and signed DE Will Tukuafu. Tukufau played formerly with the Seattle Seahawks. The former Oregon Duck recorded 131 tackles, 14 1/2 sacks, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. The club now is reportedly asking Balmer for a portion of his signing bonus back, 960,000.00 to be exact. At the same time of Balmer’s absence from camp, a report was released which linked him to NCAA violation. Balmer reportedly paid for two players from the University of North Carolina to travel to California last year. The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Balmer did meet with the team though there was nothing confirmed as to what discussed between Balmer and the front office. Balmer has been a major disappointment on the field for the 49ers and his release from the team should not be any co...