The 49ers released 26 players Saturday and placed one, tight end Nate Byham, on injured reserve to reach the 53-man roster limit. Byham suffered a torn ACL early in training camp. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Phillip Adams (35) reacts after missing pass intended for Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (20) for an interception in the forth quarter at Candlestick Park December 12, 2010 in San Francisco, Calif.. The 49ers beat the Seahawks 40-21.