The 49ers ended their preseason at Levi's Stadium while resting all projected Week 1 offensive starters and activating select defensive would-be starters. Renardo Green made his preseason debut and Jordan Elliott saw action as part of the rebuilt Robert Saleh defense. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. passed a physical to complete a trade from the Washington Commanders, with the deal expected Sunday and the 49ers acquiring a seventh-round pick for a sixth-rounder. Former 49ers Jim Harbaugh and Trey Lance returned with the Chargers, and Brock Purdy took only one brief preseason drive while appearing fully in command in camp.
SANTA CLARA True, the Lombardi Trophy will be handed out here at Levi's Stadium at season's end in Super Bowl LX. So what do the 49ers get for finishing out their preseason at home Saturday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, who led 13-6 at halftime? Well, the Niners have done enough this preseason to merit some accolades (for better, for worse), and we'll get to those in a few graphs, once you learn this about the preseason finale:
The 49ers sat all their projected Week 1 offensive starters but did enlist a few would-be starters on Robert Saleh's rebuilt defense, including cornerback Renardo Green's preseason debut and defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. Not in action was running back Brian Robinson Jr., who did pass a physical Saturday to complete a trade from the Washington Commanders, a source said. That deal likely will be announced Sunday, with the 49ers also acquiring a seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-rounder.
A pair of high-profile former 49ers, coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Trey Lance, returned to Levi's Stadium with the Chargers, along with two familiar assistants in NaVorro Bowman (linebackers coach) and Greg Roman (offensive coordinator). Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures while walking along the sideline in the first quarter of their NFL preseason game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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