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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / September 4

49ers injury updates: No news is good news

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report was on the lighter side on Wednesday. Edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and wide receiver Jordan Watkins (ankle) were the only two players who didn’t participate.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 4

Two key 49ers players return to practice ahead of Week 1 clash vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers hit the practice field for the third time this week as they prepare for their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The good news: the team appears to be getting healthy at just the right time.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 13

Report: The 49ers are signing one of the UFL’s leading wide receivers

The San Francisco 49ers are on the prowl for another wide receiver after Jordan Watkins will miss about a month with a high-ankle sprain. The team worked out four receivers on Tuesday and decided on Watkins’ temporary replacement.

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How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

San Francisco 49ers News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / August 13

San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Suffers Ankle Injury, Expected to Miss Time

Former Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins has quickly turned heads with the San Francisco 49ers after being selected by the organization in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 12

49ers host 4 wide receivers after Jordan Watkins’ injury

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t sound like somebody looking to spend big on a veteran free agent wide receiver, like Amari Cooper, for example, when speaking to the media on Monday.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 11

49ers injury news: Jordan Watkins out about a month, other key updates

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters on Monday following the team's 13th practice of training camp, providing several key injury updates ahead of the preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 11

49ers injury updates: Another rookie goes down with an injury that’ll force him to miss a month

The San Francisco 49ers returned to practice on Monday, but rookies Jordan Watkins, Upton Stout, or Mykel Williams were not on hand. Stout was dealing with calf tightness, which kept him out of Saturday’s preseason game against the Denver Broncos.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 8

49ers' Brock Purdy excited about Jordan Watkins' potential

Wide receiver Jordan Watkins emerged as one of the San Francisco 49ers' most intriguing rookies during organized team activities earlier this offseason.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

How Rookie Jordan Watkins is Standing out to the 49ers

The wide receiver position is the most injured on the San Francisco 49ers right now. Brandon Aiyuk was always expected to be missing as he works his way back from a torn ACL and MCL. But now the 49ers are without Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring).

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 29

49ers impressed by Ricky Pearsall and rookie Jordan Watkins

San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning ahead of the team's sixth training camp practice, providing insight into the development of two young wide receivers—Ricky Pearsall and rookie Jordan Watkins.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 30

Jordan Watkins emerges as 49ers' offseason surprise; Former Niner draft pick impresses in Philly

ESPN's team of NFL reporters recently identified the biggest offseason surprises on each roster. For the San Francisco 49ers, that honor goes to one of their fourth-round draft picks.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 13

49ers rookie Jordan Watkins turning heads this offseason

Wide receiver Jordan Watkins has emerged as one of the most intriguing rookies from the San Francisco 49ers' offseason program—at least in the limited practices open to the media.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 8

Will Jordan Watkins Surpass Ricky Pearsall on 49ers' Depth Chart?

Ricky Pearsall has a golden opportunity to replace Deebo Samuel in the 49ers' starting lineup this year, but he's injured. Pearsall pulled his hamstring before OTAs and will be out until training camp.

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

Jordan Watkins Must Continue to Stand out to Brock Purdy

Offseason team activities have been wonderful for the San Francisco 49ers. It is a far cry from what it was last year, when the atmosphere surrounding the team was dreary.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 5

Brock Purdy Raves About 49ers Rookie Wide Receiver Jordan Watkins

It's extremely early in the offseason, but the most impressive rookie on the team so far is wide receiver Jordan Watkins. He was a late fourth-round pick, so he has no expectations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 4

Brock Purdy impressed with 49ers rookie Watkins, Cowing's growth, veteran leadership

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 4

49ers Wide Receivers Coach Says Jordan Watkins has 'It' Factor

Jordan Watkins doesn't look like a rookie. He's built like a three-year veteran. He has big, thick thighs like a running back. And during the first week of OTAs, he played with the starters and caught a deep touchdown pass down the middle of the field from Brock Purdy.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 26

Ole Miss Football Wide Receiver Jordan Watkins Selected in 2025 NFL Draft

Ole Miss football wide receiver Jordan Watkins has come off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft after being selected with the138th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 17

NFL Draft Watch: Ole Miss Football WR Jordan Watkins Visits San Francisco 49ers

The Ole Miss Rebels are projected to be sending off a myriad of former standouts into the NFL next week as the annual NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday. One name that is hoping to hear his name called in the draft: Jordan Watkins.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 21

Ole Miss Football's Jordan Watkins Breaks Down Decision To Play in Gator Bowl

Ole Miss football is set to take on Duke in the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2, and while many players across the country opt out of playing in bowl games, the Rebels are an exception with star wide receiver Jordan Watkins and almost all of Ole Miss' upperclassmen opting in to play.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 2

Jaxson Dart, Jordan Watkins, No. 19 Ole Miss jolt Arkansas

Jaxson Dart passed for 515 yards and six touchdowns and Jordan Watkins had a career receiving day, lifting No. 19 Mississippi to a 63-31 win over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon in Fayetteville, Ark.

Mississippi Rebels News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2023