The San Francisco 49ers are approaching the final stages of the 2026 preseason with a roster that looks increasingly defined at the top but painfully unsettled underneath.
The San Francisco 49ers are set to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders in Thursday’s Preseason Finale. For many, it is their last opportunity to make a good impression and potentially clinch a spot on the 53-man roster.
The 49ers selected Jacob Cowing in the 4th round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Since then the WR has only compiled 80 receiving yards in his NFL career. That lack of production and availability in his first two seasons is why Cowing finds himself on the 2026 roster bubble.
32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?
A punt return touchdown from Thursday night’s preseason game has generated plenty of buzz online. The attention isn’t really about the returner. Video from the Chargers-49ers matchup shows San Francisco receiver Jacob Cowing breaking free on an 83-yard punt return.
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Last season, Jacob Cowing sustained a hamstring injury that derailed his second season. Things were looking dire for him, as he was not a sure bet to make the San Francisco 49ers roster.
The Los Angeles Chargers learned some things in their 41-17 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the second preseason game, and the special teams may look at the film extra hard over the next few days.
Perhaps the best moment of the San Francisco 49ers' preseason so far came at the hands of Jacob Cowing on Thursday night, who returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown in the team's 41-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The San Francisco 49ers took the field for their first preseason game on Friday night. The team ended up falling short against the Tennessee Titans, but some good information was learned.
Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes it's time for the San Francisco 49ers to move on from wide receiver Jacob Cowing, a fourth-round pick in 2024, to make room for other players.
Evans had nothing to prove to anybody regarding his career resume when he signed with the San Francisco 49ers early in free agency this past March, but he seemingly did not have such a mindset during his first offseason program with his current employer.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers overhauled their wide receiver room this offseason, adding Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to help replace departed veterans Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, and Skyy Moore.
Two players on the San Francisco 49ers who need to impress with every rep they get are wide receivers Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins. Both players are buried on the depth chart after the 49ers signed Mike Evans and Christian Kirk and drafted De’Zhaun Stribling.
The San Francisco 49ers appear to be interested in a wide receiver at some point in the 2026 NFL draft. The question is more about when than whether they do it.
Improving the wide receiver position this offseason will be a priority for the San Francisco 49ers. However, the position can improve aside from adding a player in free agency or the draft.
The San Francisco 49ers announced two roster moves ahead of Saturday night's playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, elevating a pair of players from the practice squad.
The San Francisco 49ers announced several roster moves on Wednesday. Linebacker Eric Kendricks has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
It has been nearly a month since San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that wide receiver Jacob Cowing was nearing a return. At the time, Shanahan suggested Cowing could be back sometime after the bye week, potentially providing a late-season boost as the 49ers push toward the postseason.
After their moves to get down to 53 on their roster, the 49ers were temporarily without a punter.
Signing a veteran wide receiver has been a topic of discussion revolving the San Francisco 49ers lately. However, the 49ers' need at wide receiver is being overblown.
Would the 49ers have drafted wide receiver Jordan Watkins in Round 4 if they truly believed in Jacob Cowing? Remember, the 49ers drafted Cowing with a fourth-round pick just last year.
Initially, I considered focusing this article on Jarrett Kingston, the promising offensive lineman the 49ers selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
First-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and fourth-round wideout Jacob Cowing both have gotten early looks as returners.
Of all the 49ers rookies, Jacob Cowing was supposed to be the most impressive one in practices this offseason. Cowing is small -- 5'8", 168 pounds. It's unclear if his body will hold up in the NFL as he takes hits from much larger players.
Dozens of undoubtedly high-end pens are being put to paper around NFL facilities today, and the 49ers are in on the rookie signing action. San Francisco inked three members of its rookie class Thursday night.
Arguably the last thing any fan of the San Francisco 49ers wants to hear from a new player is praise of anything connected with the Seattle Seahawks. But after being selected in the fourth round by the Niners, Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing was full of praise for one of a veteran Seahawks All-Pro.
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Jacob Cowing.
MOBILE, Ala. — On Thursday at Hancock Whitney Stadium, players practiced for the third and final day in preparation for Saturday's Reese's Senior Bowl.
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