#san-francisco-49ers

#san-francisco-49ers

In the days after kicker Jake Moody made five of his six field goal attempts including a game-winning 59-yarder in the San Francisco 49ers' second preseason game, optimism abounded at team headquarters. "It could change his career," special teams coordinator Brant Boyer said. "I think he showed the moxie he has and the confidence he's starting to gain. I think it was critical for him."

Such is life as a Niners receiver this summer when the only constant has been a steady stream of change. 'It's just definitely not normal,' Pearsall said. 'It is definitely different and we all know that, but that's OK. It's not always going to be the same. ... We can sit there and be like, 'OK, we're short of numbers and we can complain about it or we can put our heads down and go to work.'

After missing the playoffs last season, the 49ers underwent a massive roster overhaul, creating more competition than it has had for spots on the depth chart than at any point in the past six years. While the stars -- tight end George Kittle, offensive tackle Trent Williams, running back Christian McCaffrey, defensive end Nick Bosa and linebacker Fred Warner -- remain, much of San Francisco's success this season will hinge on how some of the unfamiliar names come along.

It's hardly ideal that Elliott was playing on Saturday, but if you're a veteran being asked to play serious snaps in a third preseason game, you might as well make flash plays. Elliott was a game-wrecker in the middle against the Chargers' second and third-string offensive lines. If he was on the roster bubble, he should have played his way off it Saturday.

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:

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders are trading running back Brian Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Robinson did not play in Washington's preseason game Monday vs. Cincinnati, signaling the end of his relationship with the franchise. The Commanders had planned to release him if they could not find a trade partner. Washington had been shopping Robinson since earlier this month, in part because of the depth coaches say the team has at running back.

Since signing wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in March, the San Francisco 49ers have been bracing for him to be suspended for the first three games of the season as part of the fallout from a misdemeanor DUI charge. On Wednesday, Niners coach Kyle Shanahan revealed on KNBR radio in San Francisco that Robinson has indeed been suspended for the first three weeks. "D-Rob, we're not going to have through the first three weeks," Shanahan said. "You can always appeal it, so we'll hope for the best on that, but that's what we are planning for."

George Kittle’s enthusiasm for practice serves as a motivating force for teammates. His joy for football is infectious, enhancing the training atmosphere during camp.

"I had a dream of playing NFL football when I was a kid. I just love the game so much and I've been blessed enough to have this opportunity..."

The 49ers opened their off-season training program to the media, providing a first impression of a team with significant roster turnover since last season.

"I'm really proud of the fact that I've gotten each one of these signatures personally," said Stone, who has been a passionate 49ers supporter since 1981.

Mykel Williams officially signed a four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, valued at $25 million, fully guaranteed.