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San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel suffered a hamstring injury 20 plays into the game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Matt Hennessy replaced him and played the remaining 46 plays.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

49ers' Bryce Huff, Jake Brendel to miss time

Week 7 saw the 49ers improve to 5-2 on the year. The team is now dealing with even more injuries, though, and San Francisco’s edge rush group has been dealt another blow.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 20

San Francisco 49ers injury bug continues to bite Week 7

The San Francisco 49ers are starting to get healthier, but every time they bring one player back, another hole opens due to injury. More of the same came when the team hosted the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 18

Ranking the Most Important 49ers in 2025: No. 20 Anchors the Offense

Jake Brendel is locked in as a starter for the San Francisco 49ers for the fourth straight season, barring something significant and out of the ordinary happening.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 13

49ers Center Overview: Jake Brendel Leads Unremarkable Group

The San Francisco 49ers did not make any notable changes to the center depth chart from last year, showing that they are hoping stability goes a long way. Brendel has started for the 49ers for the past three years and will make it year four as long as nothing out of the ordinary happens this summer.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 6

PFF: 49ers Center Jake Brendel is the NFL's 24th-Best Center

One of the worst starters on the 49ers is veteran center Jake Brendel. He's a former undrafted free agent who will turn 33 in September. And almost any time he has to block a defensive tackle one-on-one during a pass play, he gets beaten badly.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 5

49ers' Jake Brendel ranked No. 24 among NFL centers by PFF

If you poll San Francisco 49ers fans about the team's offensive line, most will be quick to point out the need for upgrades outside of left tackle Trent Williams and emerging right guard Dominick Puni.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 3

Shanahan on 49ers center Brendel: 'Jake's played at a pretty high level'

Jake Brendel remains a frequent topic of discussion among fans who believe the San Francisco 49ers could upgrade at center. While the team may explore options in the 2025 NFL Draft, a rookie replacing the veteran seems unlikely given head coach Kyle Shanahan's emphasis on experience at the position.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 28

Will the 49ers Finally Replace Center Jake Brendel this Offseason?

If the 49ers truly want to get younger and cheaper, maybe they could start by replacing their 32-year-old center. Jake Brendel will turn 33 in September and he isn't getting younger or better.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 24

The 49ers Could Draft Center Jake Brendel's Replacement this Offseason

Jake Brendel probably is the worst starter on the 49ers. He's a solid run blocker who fits the 49ers' outside-zone blocking scheme. But he's a liability in pass protection, he's small and he's the second-oldest starting center in the NFL after Mitch Morse of the Jaguars.

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San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / December 29

49ers starter heads into final two games under significant pressure following latest roster move

The San Francisco 49ers' offensive line has come in for significant criticism in 2024, and one of the members who has arguably attracted the most scrutiny heads into the final two games under unexpected pressure following a recent roster move.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / November 21, 2024

One change the 49ers should consider along the offensive line

Aaron Banks and Jake Brendel have struggled, opening the door for Jon Feliciano to start. One month ago, San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster called Jon Felciano a “luxury” because “Aaron [Banks], Dom[inick Puni] and Jake [Brendel] are playing pretty good football.” It’s been a different story during November.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 11, 2024

Projecting the 49ers' Starting Offensive Line for 2024

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 20, 2024

Pro Football Focus Ranks 49ers C Jake Brendel 21st Among NFL Centers

Jake Brendel is a huge success story. He was an undrafted free agent in 2016. He bounced around the NFL and played on multiple practice squads. Then he finally became a full-time starting center in 2022 when he was 30 and even was a Pro Bowl alternate that season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 14, 2024

49ers Guards and Center Fail to Make the Grade, According to PFF

In the run-up to the NFL draft, 49ers fans were clamoring for the team to select a right tackle, which many considered to be the position of greatest need.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 30, 2024

49ers OL coach prioritizes adding playmakers over O-linemen

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has an enviable array of playmakers around him, teammates who can take the football and find their way into the end zone.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / May 23, 2024

Jake Brendel’s injury opens up several possibilities for 49ers OL during OTAs

The 49ers could experiment with several options along the offensive line in OTAs due to an injury The San Francisco 49ers were dealt some unfortunate news to begin organized team activities (OTAs), as head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that center Jake Brendel would miss the entire phase of the offseason due to knee arthritis.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 22, 2024

Jake Brendel has Knee Tendonitis and Will Miss 49ers OTAs

This is something to monitor. Jake Brendel was a no-show at practice on Tuesday. Afterward, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that Brendel has knee tendonitis and will miss all of OTAs.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / February 11, 2024

49ers starter relishing Super Bowl pressure after wild journey

It's not exactly breaking news to say there is a lot of pressure on the shoulders of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in Super Bowl 58. While there be a substantial spotlight on Purdy, there won't be anywhere as close to the same level of attention on the man snapping him the ball, center Jake Brendel.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2023

Top center turns down more money from the Jets to return to 49ers

Considered one of the top free agent centers on the market, Jake Brendel could have gotten a larger payday had he signed with another team. Instead, he chose to return to the 49ers.

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