The San Francisco 49ers have started the 2026 season with six consecutive victories despite dealing with injuries and close games along the way. With another Super Bowl run in their sights, though, their recent special-teams mistakes are threatening to derail the quest for that elusive sixth Lombardi trophy.
The San Francisco 49ers took a 13-3 lead over the Washington Commanders with just over four minutes remaining in the first quarter on Monday night. The lead would have been 14-3 had kicker Eddy Piñeiro converted the extra point following running back Christian McCaffrey's three-yard touchdown run.
The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 5 matchup at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Below are the latest in-game injury updates for the 49ers.
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six 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.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
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.
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.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
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.
There are a handful of moves the San Francisco 49ers need to execute to improve their team. The same can be said for their players. They all need to improve to ensure the 2026 season is better than the past one.
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.
Only two more regular-season games are left until the playoffs for the San Francisco 49ers. Their offense is clicking on all cylinders at a critical part of their season.
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.
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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