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Pair of 2nd-year 49ers players switch jersey numbers

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Mar 26, 2025 10:39 AM ET

The San Francisco 49ers' offseason roster changes have allowed two second-year players to update their jersey numbers. Quarterback Tanner Mordecai, currently the team's third quarterback behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, has switched from No. 4 to No. 14.

San Francisco 49ers QB Tanner Mordecai (@t_mordecai) is wearing number 14. Last assigned to Ricky Pearsall. #FTTB pic.twitter.com/YrLa8B2FLx— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) March 25, 2025

The number became available because wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is reportedly switching to No. 1, previously worn by Deebo Samuel. San Francisco traded Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

The 49ers selected Pearsall, a Florida product, with the 31st overall pick in last year's draft. As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games with four starts, recording 31 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns.

Mordecai, an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin, spent last season on the practice squad. He previously shared No. 4 with kicker Jake Moody, which wasn't a conflict due to his practice squad status.

H/t to Wayne Brown for the find.

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