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Jake Brendel garners respect as reliable center for 49ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Jake Brendel garners respect as reliable center for 49ers

Summary

Jake Brendel has established himself as a dependable center for the San Francisco 49ers, starting every game during their Super Bowl LVIII run. Despite earlier criticisms, he has been recognized as among the league's top centers, allowing only four sacks in four seasons. His performance and consistency have earned him respect in a position often overlooked, although his contract is set to expire at the end of the season. The 49ers are considering younger options for the future.

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By the Numbers

•Brendel has started every game since winning the job in 2022.
•He has missed only two games in the last four seasons due to injury.
•Brendel was named a Pro Bowl alternate in 2023.
•The 49ers' offensive line has ranked in the top 10 in scoring.
•This season will be the final year of Brendel's current contract.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Football Debate Club: Jake Brendel Keeps Outlasting His Critics, and the 49ers Center Has Earned More Respect

What they're saying

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Ask which NFL player deserves more respect and most answers point to a star stuck on a bad team. Jacob Infante went a different direction on the PFN’s Football Debate Club, landing on a player fans tend to notice only when a snap sails high: San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel.
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