San Francisco 49ers identify four deep position groups ahead of season opener

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

San Francisco 49ers identify four deep position groups ahead of season opener
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The San Francisco 49ers enter the regular season with defined roster depth across four key units on both sides of the ball. Team personnel officials highlighted wide receiver, running back, cornerback, and linebacker as the squad's most secure position groups following training camp and preseason play. Despite injury concerns involving players like Ricky Pearsall and Renardo Green, the team maintains optimism regarding veteran depth and developing talent. Running backs Kaelon Black and Jordan James provide options behind Christian McCaffrey, while the cornerback room includes depth behind Deommodore Lenoir. The 49ers continue roster adjustments as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. This evaluation of the 53-man roster comes as the organization aims to finalize its personnel ahead of the first game of the season.

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  • Wide receiver depth includes Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Deebo Samuel.
  • Christian McCaffrey remains the lead running back with support from Kaelon Black and Jordan James.
  • Cornerback depth features Deommodore Lenoir, Renardo Green, and veteran Jack Jones.
  • Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw anchor a linebacker unit that includes Jaden Dugger and Garret Wallow.
  • The 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia next week.
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