49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling steps up amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling has emerged as a key player during training camp and preseason. Having caught 11 passes for 109 yards in two exhibition games, Stribling's increased workload comes following the season-ending injury of teammate Ricky Pearsall. Coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized that while expectations were managed, Stribling's performance aligns with what the team anticipated. The 49ers will face the Raiders in their preseason finale before starting the regular season against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling catches 11 passes for 109 yards in preseason games.
- •Ricky Pearsall's injury opens up more targets for Stribling.
- •Kyle Shanahan maintains Stribling is performing as expected.
- •49ers play Raiders in preseason finale before regular season opener.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ascension of star rookie wasn’t part of 49ers training camp plan
"San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed his rookie wide receiver’s standout preseason performance.
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