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4 49ers Who Lost Ground in Preseason Finale

4 49ers Who Lost Ground in Preseason Finale

The San Francisco 49ers preseason finale was the last chance for some players to make their case for the 53-man roster and starting spots. While some players made the most of it, others might have seen their status drop.

Kyle Shanahan News / Yardbarker / August 28
Kyle Shanahan's comments expose behind-the-scenes chess match for making roster cuts

Kyle Shanahan's comments expose behind-the-scenes chess match for making roster cuts

NFL roster cuts appear painfully simple from the outside. Teams choose their best 53 players, release everyone else and begin preparing for Week 1.

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Romello Height News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Rookies De’Zhaun Stribling and Romello Height highlight 3 biggest winners and losers after 49ers’ win over Raiders

Rookies De’Zhaun Stribling and Romello Height highlight 3 biggest winners and losers after 49ers’ win over Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers preseason has officially come to a close as multiple players left positive and negative marks on the team heading into roster cutdown day.

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?

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Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 28
49ers Backfield Depth Behind Christian McCaffrey Looks Much Improved

49ers Backfield Depth Behind Christian McCaffrey Looks Much Improved

For some, this was the final game in a 49ers uniform. For others, this game solidified their roster spot. Either way, we also got a glimpse of what the backfield depth behind Christian McCaffrey could look like heading into the regular season.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Patrick Taylor News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers reach injury settlement with veteran running back

49ers reach injury settlement with veteran running back

According to the NFL transaction report, the San Francisco 49ers have reached an injury settlement with veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr., removing him from the team's injured reserve list.

Patrick Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28
49ers Cut RB Patrick Taylor From Injured Reserve

49ers Cut RB Patrick Taylor From Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers officially released RB Patrick Taylor from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the NFL Transactions wire.  He spent all of last season on the team’s injured reserve list and landed on the injured list once again last week.  Taylor, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Memphis back in 2020.

San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / August 28
Predicting the 49ers’ 53-Man Roster: Who’s In, Who’s Out and the Toughest Cuts 

Predicting the 49ers’ 53-Man Roster: Who’s In, Who’s Out and the Toughest Cuts 

The San Francisco 49ers can put the 2026 NFL Preseason in the rearview and set their sights on the toughest decision of the summer: Roster cutdown day.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / August 28
Feds say fake 49ers player swindled $1.3M from women

Feds say fake 49ers player swindled $1.3M from women

Federal authorities claim a man posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and scammed more than two dozen women out of about $1.3 million. The FBI arrested Daejon Love, 35, and his alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, on Aug.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 28
Projecting the 49ers 53-Man Roster Before Final Cuts

Projecting the 49ers 53-Man Roster Before Final Cuts

The 49ers outkicked the Raiders to finish the preseason with an 18-12 win. The focus now turns to who makes the roster and how Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch will navigate through the injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers projected 53-man roster: Final predictions before roster cuts

49ers projected 53-man roster: Final predictions before roster cuts

The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from trimming their roster to 53 players, and several positions remain difficult to project. Injuries, preseason performances, and the amount of playing time given to certain players have all provided clues about Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's plans.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers final preseason takeaways: O-Line, RB and WR competitions come into focus

49ers final preseason takeaways: O-Line, RB and WR competitions come into focus

In the final preseason game, while I was most interested in the interior of the offensive line, the competition among numerous position groups was on full display.

NFL News / TWSN / August 28
49ers Stock Report: Rookies Roar and Second-Years Struggle in Preseason Finale vs. Raiders  

49ers Stock Report: Rookies Roar and Second-Years Struggle in Preseason Finale vs. Raiders  

The 49ers wrapped up the 2026 NFL Preseason in style, beating the former Bay Area rival Las Vegas Raiders behind a staunch defensive performance and Eddy Piñeiro’s six field goals.

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
 The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
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San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / August 28
'Sit Him for The Entire Season': Fernando Mendoza Gets Harsh Reality Check After Embarrassing Display Against 49ers

'Sit Him for The Entire Season': Fernando Mendoza Gets Harsh Reality Check After Embarrassing Display Against 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up their 3rd and final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers with an 18-12 loss. And there is only one name who is under the spotlight for his poor performance that Raider Nation will be most anxious about.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
How 49ers WR Jordan Watkins responded to Kyle Shanahan's challenge

How 49ers WR Jordan Watkins responded to Kyle Shanahan's challenge

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins hauled in four catches for a game-high 64 receiving yards on eight targets in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player

Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player

A 35-year-old man successfully defrauded women out of $1.3 million by, in part, posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on social media. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, is facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly convincing women that he would invest money on their behalf into legitimate business vehicles.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
Fake 49ers player arrested for allegedly scamming women out of $1.3 million

Fake 49ers player arrested for allegedly scamming women out of $1.3 million

Two men were arrested and charged in federal court in Portland, Oregon, after allegedly scamming at least 26 women out of $1.3 million across four states.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers vs. Raiders PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

49ers vs. Raiders PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 18-12 in their preseason finale. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game, providing a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who has more work to do.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers' Christian McCaffrey makes massive jump in NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 ranking

49ers' Christian McCaffrey makes massive jump in NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 ranking

A fifth San Francisco 49ers player has earned a spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list. Four-time Pro Bowl and five-time All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey came in at No.

Kyle Shanahan News / A to Z Sports / August 28
‘I think he is making a push’ – San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan hints at a late-round rookie earning a starting spot for Week 1

‘I think he is making a push’ – San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan hints at a late-round rookie earning a starting spot for Week 1

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan highlighted the strong play of 4th-round rookie Carver Willis after their preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the preseason with an 18-12 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, but that’s not the main story.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 28
49ers Hall of Famer Patrick Willis Praises One of the Team's Rookies

49ers Hall of Famer Patrick Willis Praises One of the Team's Rookies

The San Francisco 49ers have an excellent duo at the linebacker position in Fred Warner, arguably the NFL’s best Mike linebacker over the last few years, and Dre Greenlaw, who has been a terrific off-ball linebacker.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Mac Jones, Adrian Martinez Praise Jordan Watkins' Performance vs. Raiders

Mac Jones, Adrian Martinez Praise Jordan Watkins' Performance vs. Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers are in need of wide receiver depth right now. Mike Evans, their No. 1 option and big free-agency acquisition this offseason, is currently dealing with a groin injury, while Christian Kirk, another wideout they signed this offseason, has been unable to practice or play for the past month due to a calf strain.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Fernando Mendoza's preseason struggles raise questions

Fernando Mendoza's preseason struggles raise questions about transition to NFL

Mendoza, who will start the regular season on the bench behind veteran Kirk Cousins, struggled in the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale on Thursday. 

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
Seahawks' record sale marks the end of a successful era

Seahawks' record sale marks the end of a successful era

It's not often a Super Bowl champion changes ownership ahead of the season following the big win, but that's exactly what's happened with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 26
Nick Bosa's injury situation is still a concern for the 49ers

Nick Bosa's injury situation is still a concern for the 49ers

The 49ers hope to have Bosa back for Week 1, but regardless of his status for that game the 49ers have to be concerned about his situation.

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49ers injury report: Kyle Shanahan provides updates on Mike Evans, Nick Bosa, several others
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The 'NFL sack leaders by season' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 25
49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives update on Nick Bosa ahead of Week 1

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives update on Nick Bosa ahead of Week 1

Bosa has not practiced since the beginning of August due to pain in his surgically repaired right knee, and that has raised plenty of questions about whether or not he will be ready for Week 1.

Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices
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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices

Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices

For the first time since Aug. 8, San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey participated in team drills during practice on Sunday.

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