After their moves to get down to 53 on their roster, the 49ers were temporarily without a punter.
How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?
The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with injuries as they get ready for Week 1, and it seems like most of the injuries are coming from the wide receiver room.
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed reporters following Saturday night's preseason finale—a 30-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing was absent from practice on Wednesday, raising questions about his status. Head coach Kyle Shanahan, speaking on Bay Area radio station KNBR, confirmed that Cowing is dealing with the same lingering hamstring injury that has sidelined him earlier in camp.
The San Francisco 49ers are currently in a vulnerable position at wide receiver due to a growing list of injuries. If the 49ers were to open their season today, the starting receivers would be Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing — with Cowing only recently returning to practice Monday from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him earlier in camp.
The second preseason game is just around the corner for the San Francisco 49ers. Against the Denver Broncos last week, the 49ers had a fairly dull game. This time, for the second preseason game, they will look to create more pop.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver Jacob Cowing in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, one of two receivers taken that year along with first-round pick Ricky Pearsall.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that wide receiver Jauan Jennings left Sunday's practice with what appeared to be a calf injury—the same issue he dealt with during organized team activities (OTAs) earlier this offseason.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The San Francisco 49ers have added another wide receiver to their roster following the hamstring injury to Jacob Cowing during Wednesday's practice. The team announced the signing of veteran wideout Quintez Cephus to a one-year deal.
The San Francisco 49ers opened their first training camp practice on Wednesday, but the session brought some concerning news for an already thin wide receiver group.
One of the numerous players that the San Francisco 49ers are banking on ascending in 2025 is wide receiver Jacob Cowing. The 49ers have a question mark at the position entering the upcoming season.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spoke with reporters following Wednesday's practice, offering his impressions of organized team activities (OTAs), which began last week.
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.
This probably is not what Jacob Cowing wanted to hear. The 49ers drafted Jacob Cowing in Round 4 last year. He was the second wide receiver the 49ers had taken after Ricky Pearsall in Round 1.
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.
The 49ers draft a wide receiver almost every year. Last year, they drafted two -- Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing. The only year they didn't draft one was 2021.
Jacob Cowing is one of the most explosive players on the 49ers. He ran a 4.38 at the NFL Scouting Combine last year and averaged 20 yards per catch this season as a rookie wide receiver.
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.
Wide receiver Jacob Cowing stepped up big time over the weekend. The San Francisco 49ers held their second preseason game of 2024 on Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints.
First-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and fourth-round wideout Jacob Cowing both have gotten early looks as returners.
While the San Francisco 49ers were delighted with what they saw from first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall at OTAs and minicamp, they to this point have seen very little from the other wideout they selected in this year's draft.
The 49ers come into the 2024 season with an interesting first-world problem: They have two top receivers in Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel who present different and pressing financial issues.
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.
Jacob Cowing NFL Draft Overview Position: Wide Receiver Height: 5′-8″ Weight: 165 pounds School: Arizona More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles Jacob Cowing began his football career at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where he accumulated an impressive 2,595 receiving yards and scored 13 touchdowns.
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.
The Reese’s Senior Bowl has been a big week for NFL Draft evaluators to get a first-hand look at some of the top players. On Thursday, Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowin suffered an injury and had to be carted off the field, per Thor Nystrom.
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