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On YouTubeSan 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.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / November 21
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 11
Projecting the 49ers' Starting Offensive Line for 2024
The weakest position group on the 49ers by far is their offensive line. It's the only position on the team that isn't good. It's subpar. And the 49ers don't seem to care.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 20
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
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
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
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.
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 / Niners Nation / May 21
49ers injury updates: Jake Brendel is expected to miss OTAs with knee arthritis
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said the team will be smart with Brendel, even though his injury is ‘something he could tough through.’ On Tuesday afternoon, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates after OTA practice.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 6, 2024
Jake Brendel Describes Brock Purdy’s Personality in the Huddle
LAKE LAS VEGAS -- No one on the 49ers knows Brock Purdy better than Jake Brendel. Brendel is the player who snaps the ball to Purdy every play. In a sense, they're a tandem.
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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