49ers cornerback Renardo Green exits preseason game with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers starting cornerback Renardo Green left the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury. The incident occurred in the first quarter after Green was injured on a deep pass. His return is considered questionable, but it's likely he will not return in this exhibition match. Jack Jones, who had previously suffered a hand injury, took Green's place. The 49ers have been managing injuries to several key players leading up to the season.
- •Renardo Green injured his hamstring in the first quarter.
- •Jack Jones replaced Green after suffering a hand injury earlier.
- •The game is a preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- •Green's return is questionable but likely sidelined for the game.
- •49ers facing multiple key player injuries as the season approaches.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers starting CB suffers injury in preseason battle vs. Chargers
"The 49ers continue to have tough injury luck before the season even starts, as they had a starting cornerback leave the game on Thursday.
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