San Francisco 49ers face injuries to multiple wide receivers

The San Francisco 49ers are contending with a series of injuries in their wide receiver group, impacting their training camp preparations. As of August 5, third-year receiver Jacob Cowing is sidelined with a hip flexor strain, joining veteran Mike Evans (quad) and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) on the injured list. Ricky Pearsall is out for the 2026 season due to a knee injury, and Christian Kirk has a calf injury. Head coach Chris Foerster discussed the injuries, suggesting they are not all severe and providing opportunities for other players to step up. The team has added receivers, including KhaDarel Hodge and Deebo Samuel, as they seek to navigate these challenges ahead of the upcoming season.

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