Kyle Shanahan denies issues with Dante Pettis after 49ers recontracting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed Dante Pettis’ return to the team, stating there were no previous issues between them. Pettis, a second-round pick in 2018, was initially waived by the team in late 2020 following a downturn in opportunities. Shanahan reiterated his appreciation for Pettis and noted attempts to bring him back earlier. With current injuries to receivers Mike Evans and KhaDarel Hodge, Pettis could see playing time as the 49ers face the Denver Broncos.
- •Dante Pettis joins the 49ers practice squad after a previous stint with the team.
- •Kyle Shanahan insists there was no relationship issue with Pettis.
- •Pettis had five touchdowns in his rookie season with the 49ers.
- •Current injuries to receivers may lead to Pettis playing against the Broncos.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan insists ‘there was no relationship issue’ with Dante Pettis after 49ers reunion
"The 49ers head coach dismissed talk Pettis was ever in his ‘doghouse’.
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