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49ers cornerback Nate Hobbs faces uncertain future after groin injury

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

49ers cornerback Nate Hobbs faces uncertain future after groin injury
Summary

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Hobbs is expected to miss "a few weeks" due to a groin injury he sustained during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Hobbs' condition after a preseason game, indicating that the injury will hinder his chances of securing a roster spot ahead of the regular season. This injury comes as the 49ers are reworking their cornerback lineup, leaving them with limited depth; another cornerback, Jack Jones, also suffered an injury during the same practice, further complicating their situation.

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  • •Hobbs' groin injury limits his preseason participation.
  • •Jack Jones also injured during the joint practice with the Titans.
  • •The 49ers are retooling their cornerback unit ahead of the season.
  • •Final roster decisions loom as preseason concludes.
  • •Rookies and younger players will see increased reps in Hobbs' absence.
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  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Preseason injury may cost 49ers veteran CB a job
What they're saying
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Nate Hobbs is going to be out "a few weeks" with a groin injury, meaning his chances to make the team will slim before Week 1.

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