THE San Francisco 49ers have cut Jarryd Hayne from their squad, putting his young NFL career in jeopardy.

Running back Kendall Gaskins has been promoted to the squad in Hayne’s place, according to the team’s official website.

“The Jarryd Hayne era is over in San Francisco,” NBC Sports reports.

“Although Hayne showed some promise as a running back and kick returner, he never looked completely comfortable and struggled with fielding punts. He has the athletic talent to play in the NFL, but he had a steep learning curve and ultimately couldn’t get up to speed fast enough.

“Hayne will now be placed on waivers, and it wouldn’t be surprising if some other team decides to pick him up and give him a shot.

“Hayne might have a future in the NFL, even if he’s not ready yet.”

Blessed for another test. Thanks for the love TW. Wish my guys all the best against the Rams. if nothing happens Ill be back on Tuesday✌🏽 — jarryd hayne (@JarrydHayne) October 31, 2015

Hayne played six games for San Francisco before being benched for last week’s match against the Seattle Seahawks. Today’s announcement comes as a shock, as some experts had been predicting his imminent return to the lineup, particularly with star running back Carlos Hyde being ruled out due to a foot injury.

Hayne also appeared to be unaware of his pending demise as he tuned in for the start of the Rugby World Cup final.

The former Parramatta Eel posted a video of the New Zealand haka from what appeared to be a hotel room he was sharing with 49ers running back Mike Davis.

“The roomy (Mike Davis) watching his first rugby game ... carn the Wallabies,” Hayne wrote.

It suggests Hayne was in St Louis with the team ahead of tomorrow’s clash against the Rams.

Shortly after Hayne tweeted asking for an update on the game.

Can I get update on the #RugbyWorldCup please. duty calls. — jarryd hayne (@JarrydHayne) October 31, 2015

Hayne signed a three-year $1.5 million contract with the 49ers but only $108,000 was guaranteed, meaning he could be left significantly out of pocket by today’s decision.

He will be placed on waivers, allowing any other NFL team to now pick him up. If none choose to, the 49ers can sign Hayne to their practice squad — if he is willing to take that step back. This appears to be the team’s hope, according to a report by CSN Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco.

“A source told CSNBayArea.com the 49ers hope Hayne, a rookie, will clear waivers and re-sign to the 49ers’ practice squad on Monday,” Maiocco reported.

“With Hyde expected to miss multiple games due to the foot injury, the 49ers believed Gaskins was better-equipped to step into a backup role, a source said.”

In a series of posts on Twitter, Hayne’s US agent Jack Bechta said it was typical for back-up running backs to be moved on and off a team’s roster and that he expects his client to be “back at work” next week — either with the ‘Niners or another team.

Jarryd will most likely be back to work on Mon or Tues either with the Niners or another team. he has to clear waivers now over next 48 hrs. — jack bechta (@jackbechta) October 31, 2015

the NFL waiver system gives 31 other teams the right to claim a non vested player. the claiming order goes from current worst record to best — jack bechta (@jackbechta) October 31, 2015

when teams waive a player on a Sat its usually a sign they r trying 2 sneak them thru waivers. harder 4 others 2 make claim over the weekend — jack bechta (@jackbechta) October 31, 2015

Bay Area News Group reporter Cam Inman indicated it was a real possibility Hayne could be picked up by another team.

The Baltimore Ravens (1-6), Detroit Lions (1-6) and Tennessee Titans (1-5) will have the first opportunity to sign the two-time Dally M winner because they have the worst records in the NFL.

#49ers would like to re-sign Hayne to practice squad, as if this was end-of-training-camp cut. NFL has lots of other bad teams he could help — Cam Inman (@CamInman) October 31, 2015

In six games for the 49ers, Hayne played just 28 of a possible 383 offensive snaps and had eight carries at running back for 25 yards and a seven-yard reception.

His chief role was as punt returner, where he averaged a respectable 9.5 yards on eight returns, including a 37-yard dash that set up San Francisco’s only touchdown in a one-sided defeat against Arizona.

Super Bowl winning coach Pete Carroll — whose Seattle Seahawks also recruited Hayne after his shock switch from rugby league — last week said it was “really cool to see that he’s playing, he’s contributing and he’s a factor in the games”.

“We thought he could be a highlighted player,” Carroll added. “We had a lot of thoughts about how we were going to use him.”