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Patrick Taylor Patrick Taylor Extra work this preseason
Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 2:04 PM
Taylor should get an extended look this preseason after primary backup Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) suffered a multi-week injury in training camp.
Analysis: Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Guerendo is expected to miss a couple of weeks after injuring his shoulder in practice this past weekend. This opens the door for Taylor and rookie Jordan James to see extended run for the 49ers in Saturday's preseason opener against the Broncos, with the team likely limiting or sitting starter Christian McCaffrey for the exhibition. The 27-year-old Taylor produced a 39-183-1 rushing line as a reserve with San Francisco last season, a role he will be competing for once again in 2025. |
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Ricky Pearsall Ricky Pearsall Standing out at practice
Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 8:44 AM
Pearsall has impressed in recent practices and was a clear standout on offense Tuesday, with quarterback Brock Purdy on five targets, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Pearsall has been nearly uncoverable at recent training camp sessions, per Wagoner, with rookie cornerback Upton Stout named as one of the few players who's managed to challenge the second-year wideout. It's encouraging to see Pearsall already building momentum, given that a hamstring injury forced him to begin camp on the active/PUP list and had sidelined him during mandatory minicamp. With Jauan Jennings (calf) currently unable to practice and Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) without a clear timetable to return, Pearsall is currently operating as the 49ers' top wide receiver, with Demarcus Robinson and rookie fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins behind him. |
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Equanimeous St. Brown Equanimeous St. Brown Heading back to San Francisco
Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 6:37 PM
The 49ers signed St. Brown on Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Less than a week after being released by San Francisco, St. Brown is now back with the team, and he'll get another chance to compete for one of its last roster spots at wide receiver. In a corresponding transaction, the 49ers released wide receiver Andy Isabella on Tuesday. |
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Andy Isabella Andy Isabella Exits practice Monday
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 7:32 PM
Isabella left practice Monday with an undisclosed injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver signed with the 49ers on Thursday with the possibility of competing for a depth spot in a crowded receiver room. At the same time, Isabella was not able to elevate from Pittsburgh's practice squad in 2024, got cut by the Bills before last season and last caught an NFL pass in 2022 with the Cardinals. Any missed time will naturally hurt his chances of latching on to a roster spot. |
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Kyle Juszczyk Kyle Juszczyk Misses practice Monday
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 6:16 PM
Juszczyk (Achilles) did not participate in practice Monday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: The fullback initially suffered the injured Saturday when a teammate stepped on the back of his leg, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Juszczyk is "considered day to day," according to Barrows. The veteran is the only fullback on San Francisco's roster. |
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Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings Sidelined by calf again
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 2:41 PM
Jennings (calf) isn't practicing Monday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Jennings was bothered by a calf injury during the offseason program and then aggravated it in the first week of training camp. He's been absent from practices for more than a week now, freeing up more first-team reps for Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Watkins. Fellow 49ers wideouts Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring) also haven't been practicing. |
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Isaac Guerendo Isaac Guerendo Out for a few weeks
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 2:18 PM
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Guerendo (shoulder) is expected to miss a couple weeks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Guerendo made an early exit from Saturday's practice and apparently won't be back for a while. It sounds like he has a chance to be ready for Week 1, but a preseason appearance probably isn't in the cards. Guerendo's absence could give rookie Jordan James more opportunities to mix in with the first-team offense, especially on days when Christian McCaffrey is rested. |
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Jordan James Jordan James Returns to practice
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 1:12 PM
James (knee) returned to practice Monday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: James was back after missing just a few days, while fellow backup running back Isaac Guerendo is out again due to an apparent shoulder injury he suffered Saturday. With Christian McCaffrey resting, James may even get a chunk of the first-team reps Monday as the 49ers prepare for Saturday's preseason opener against Denver. |
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Robbie Chosen Robbie Chosen Signs with San Francisco
Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 5:44 PM
Chosen and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday.
Analysis: Chosen signed with the 49ers in August of 2024, ultimately being released before the beginning of the regular season. The wide receiver then joined the Dolphins, catching one of four targets for five yards while playing 28 offensive snaps over two contests with the team. Chosen will now get another shot to prove himself with San Francisco ahead of the 2025 campaign. |
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Isaac Guerendo Isaac Guerendo Exits practice with apparent injury
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 2:46 PM
Guerendo had an early departure from practice Saturday due to an apparent shoulder injury, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: The possible injury occurred during special-teams drills. It's not yet clear how severe the issue may be, though that should become more evident once 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan chimes in and/or based on Guerendo's practice status in the days ahead. Guerendo is the favorite to work as San Francisco's No. 2 running back this season and should also see action as a kick returner. |
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Jordan Watkins Jordan Watkins Expected back at practice
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 11:54 AM
Watkins (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Watkins was forced to leave Friday's practice early due to an unspecified injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious, as he's slated to be on the field for Saturday's session. With the 49ers' wide receiver corps battling injuries, Watkins will have the opportunity to work more with the first-team offense and build chemistry with Brock Purdy. |
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Andy Isabella Andy Isabella Signs with San Francisco
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 4:37 PM
The 49ers signed Isabella to a one-year contract Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Isabella hasn't caught a regular-season pass since the 2022 season with the Cardinals, the team that selected him in the second round of the 2019 Draft. Isabella spent time in the UFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks earlier this year. He should be viewed as a long shot to make the Niners' 53-man roster. |
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Ameer Abdullah Ameer Abdullah Signs with San Francisco
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 4:28 PM
The 49ers signed Abdullah to a one-year contract Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Abdullah had a tryout with the Niners on Wednesday and things evidently went well for the veteran running back. He turned 32 years old last month and appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Raiders last season, logging a 66-311-2 rushing line in addition to 40-261-3 receiving on 47 targets. Abdullah will look to win a job behind Christian McCaffrey, Isaac Guerendo and rookie Jordan James this summer. |
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Jordan James Jordan James Misses practice with knee injury
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 2:26 PM
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that James (knee) is not practicing due to "knee issues," Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: James has reportedly enjoyed a strong start to training camp, with Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows of The Athletic reporting that the rookie fifth-round pick has impressed both Shanahan and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak. Health provided, James appears in solid position to secure the No. 3 backfield role behind All-Pro starter Christian McCaffrey and backup Isaac Guerendo, but the severity of his current knee issue remains undisclosed. Per Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle, Shanahan said James will be re-evaluated periodically throughout the next week. |
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Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings Calf injury a reaggravation
Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 2:21 PM
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Jennings (calf) is dealing with a reaggravation of the injury he dealt with during spring activities, Clayton Holloway of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Shanahan declined to offer an update on when Jennings, who left Sunday's practice early, will return. The calf issue Jennings previously dealt with during the offseason was downplayed as minor, and he had successfully passed his physical to start training camp, but it remains to be seen whether this reaggravation has resulted in a more serious injury. Jennings had also expressed a desire for a new contract with San Francisco entering training camp, though by all appearances he had been taking part in practices without any sort of hold-in scenario. Meanwhile, Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) remains on the active/PUP list without a clear timetable to return, while Ricky Pearsall came off the active/PUP list Sunday but is sitting out Thursday's session for maintenance reasons, per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. |
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Brandon Aiyuk Brandon Aiyuk Keeping busy on sidelines
Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 12:33 PM
San Francisco offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said Tuesday that Aiyuk (knee), who remains on the active/PUP, has been "kind of a coach on the side" throughout the early stages of training camp, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Kubiak said "it's been awesome" having Aiyuk mentor his positional mates during individual drills and walkthroughs, rather than being "just isolated doing his rehab." A timetable for Aiyuk's return remains undisclosed, but although the 27-year-old wideout has reportedly thrived in his rehab activities, it would likely be unreasonable to expect him to be available Week 1 as he works his way back from right ACL and MCL tears suffered last October. Still, Aiyuk's active mental involvement lends credence to hopes that he'll be able to hit the ground running this season, whenever he is cleared to play. Meanwhile, Ricky Pearsall overcame his hamstring injury and was activated from the PUP list Sunday, while Jauan Jennings (calf) is currently sidelined and has been vocal about his desire for a new contract. |
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Russell Gage Russell Gage Healthy start to camp
Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 10:15 PM
Gage put his improved health on display when he made an athletic grab during Tuesday's padded practice session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gage suffered a torn patellar tendon during training camp in 2023 that cost him the last two years of action. The veteran wideout admitted that his career felt in jeopardy before latching on to the 49ers' practice squad late last season and rediscovering his burst. The 29-year-old has proven to be a reliable backup option during his time with Atlanta and Tampa Bay, a role he hopes to carve out in camp for a lean receiver room in San Francisco. |
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Jordan James Jordan James Draws early praise in camp
Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 9:49 PM
James made a strong first impression on the 49ers' coaching staff during team practices this training camp, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
Analysis: James was taken in the fifth round of the draft in an effort to bolster San Francisco's backfield depth after veteran backups Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason departed this offseason. The 21-year-old James stood out in padded practices, drawing praise from head coach Kyle Shanahan for his ability to "hit the holes hard" and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for the ability to pick up blitzes. Starter Christian McCaffrey and backup Isaac Guerendo will undoubtedly sit atop the RB depth chart to start the regular season, but James has put himself in position to compete for the No. 3 role this preseason. |
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Jordan Watkins Jordan Watkins Could be third or fourth WR?
Mon, Jul 28, 2025, 10:57 AM
Watkins is in the mix to be third or fourth on San Francisco's WR depth chart to start the season, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
Analysis: The fourth-round pick reportedly carried his momentum from a strong offseason program into the first week of training camp, although Watkins and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan both said the rookie has made his fair share of mistakes. There's an opportunity for first-team reps this summer, with Brandon Aiyuk (ACL), Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring) all missing practice time. Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) also has missed practices, but he was activated from the active/PUP list Sunday. |
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Jacob Cowing Jacob Cowing Hopeful to return in 2-3 weeks
Sun, Jul 27, 2025, 3:57 PM
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that he's hopeful Cowing (hamstring) will be back by the week of Aug. 11 for joint practices with the Raiders, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: This timeline likely indicates that Cowing will miss the 49ers' first preseason game Aug. 9 as he deals with a pulled hamstring, which he suffered during the first practice of training camp Wednesday. The 2024 fourth-round pick is coming off a rookie season in which he logged just five touches on offense over 15 regular-season appearances. Instead, his primary contributions came as a punt returner. San Francisco is dealing with a rash of injuries at wide receiver, as Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is still on PUP while recovering from a torn ACL, and Jauan Jennings also left practice Sunday with a calf injury. Once he gets back on the field in training camp, Cowing could have a chance to push for a bigger role ahead of Demarcus Robinson and Equanimeous St. Brown -- two veterans who the team added as free agents. |
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