Colin Cowherd voices concerns about 49ers roster for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Colin Cowherd expressed concerns regarding the San Francisco 49ers roster ahead of the 2026 season. On his show, Cowherd highlighted the team's aging players, many of whom are recovering from serious surgeries. He noted that the 49ers feature the oldest roster in the NFL, relying heavily on veterans like Trent Williams, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa. Cowherd pointed out issues with their recent draft performances, including unsuccessful first-round picks since 2020. The team's upcoming opener will be against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, followed by a lighter schedule before facing tougher opponents like Seattle and Denver later in the season.
- •Colin Cowherd questioned 49ers' roster age and health issues.
- •The team features many veterans recovering from surgery.
- •San Francisco faces the Rams in the season opener.
- •Recent drafts have produced poor results for the team.
- •A challenging schedule looms after initial games.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Radio host says 49ers roster is on verge of disaster for one reason
"Colin Cowherd is getting a bit worried about the 49ers' long-term potential.
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