SHANE ANDRUS RUMORS & GOSSIP

The San Francisco 49ers waive Shane Andrus

The 49ers have waived 30-year old kicker Shane Andrus.  The 30-year old Andrus played in 2 games for the 49ers this season and he made 2 of 4 field goals and all three of his extra points good for 9 points.  37-year old Joe Nedney is ready to return to action so the Niners had no need to keep Andrus around.  Nedney has played in 9 games so far this year for the 49ers and he has...
Via 49ers Locker  |  November 30, 2010

Shane Andrus finally connects for 49ers on 3rd try

GLENDALE, Ariz. - There's nothing charming about a kicker needing a third time to land a field goal, but 49ers fill-in Shane Andrus will take it. Andrus shook off two misses to kick his first NFL field goal, and then...
Via SFgate  |  November 29, 2010

49ers sign Andrus to fill in for injured Nedney

Since his release from the 49ers on Sept. 3, Shane Andrus has worked out in his native Murray, Ky., waiting for a team to call. Ten weeks later, three teams finally did: the 49ers, Steelers and Bengals. Because Andrus...
Via SFgate  |  November 18, 2010

Kicker Andrus comes back with a one-year deal

The Niners today brought back kicker Shane Andrus with a one-year deal: The 49ers re-signed kicker Shane Andrus to a one-year contract today, and will likely expect him to handle the backup duties at placekicker and punter during training camp this summer to save a spot on the 80-man roster for another position. Andrus appeared in one game for the 49ers after he replaced two injured...
Via 49ers Gab  |  March 30, 2010

49ers Re-Sign PK Shane Andrus To A One-Year Deal

The 49ers re-signed kicker Shane Andrus to a one-year contract today, and will likely expect him to handle the backup duties at placekicker and punter during training camp this summer to save a spot on the 80-man roster for another position. Andrus appeared in one game for the 49ers after he replaced two injured kickers. Andrus made four extra points in the 49ers' 28-6 season...
Via GridironFans.com  |  March 30, 2010

Checking in with 49ers EFAs

The 49ers have three such exclusive-rights free agents, and they are likely to tender only one of them. An EFA who is tendered can't negotiate with another team. A non-tendered EFA becomes a free agent who can sign with any team: --K Shane Andrus: He is expected to receive a tender today to remain property of the 49ers. Andrus, 29, has some experience as a punter, and he...
Via Instant 49ers  |  March 04, 2010

Niners Sign Kicker Shane Andrus

The Niners have a new kicker for Sunday’s season finale vs the Rams: The 49ers have signed free-agent Shane Andrus this evening to handle the kicking chores Sunday in the team’s season finale against the St. Louis Rams. Andrus joined the 49ers in St. Louis on Friday as a replacement for Ricky Schmitt (groin strain), who [...]
Via 49ers Gab  |  January 01, 2010

Andrus becomes third 49ers kicker in three weeks

The 49ers have signed free-agent Shane Andrus this evening to handle the kicking chores Sunday in the team's season finale against the St. Louis Rams. Andrus, who played at Murray State and in NFL Europe, is a right-footed kicker. That explains why punter/holder Andy Lee was seen practicing holding for a righty during practice on Friday. Andrus joined the 49ers in St. Louis...
Via Instant 49ers  |  January 01, 2010

Wednesday news: Indianapolis Colts DT Ed Johnson added to active roster; K Shane Andrus, LB Cody Glenn waived

The Indianapolis Colts tweaked the roster Wednesday, waiving K Shane Andrus and LB Cody Glenn and moving DT Ed Johnson to the active roster. Johnson missed the regular-season opener against Jacksonville Sunday serving a one-game suspension. Andrus played this past week as a kickoff specialist. It was his first NFL regular-season game. Glenn, a rookie claimed off waivers from [...]
Via The Indy Football Report  |  September 16, 2009

Colts Release Kicker Shane Andrus

The Indianapolis Colts have let go of two players on Wednesday,  including place kicker Shane Andrus and linebacker Cody Glenn.  The news was posted on Colts.com, which is a bit surprising considering player moves are rarely posted on the website in any sort of timely fashion. The move must signal that Adam Vinatieri is fully healthy [...]
Via Naptown's Finest  |  September 16, 2009
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