The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Houston Texans 23-10 in their exhibition opener on Saturday night at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
While the 49ers did not come away with the victory, a number of players impressed in the loss. Running back Jarryd Hayne and linebackers Eli Harold and Shayne Skov are just three of those players. Even backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert impressed on his way to a 125.6 QB rating.
What wasn't impressive was the 49ers secondary. For the first time in Houston Texans history, three quarterbacks each finished a single preseason game with a QB rating over 100.
Here are the recaps from numerous 49ers beat writers. More will be added to the list as they come in.
49ers sign 2nd-round draft pick Alfred Collins to 4-yr, $10.3M rookie deal, over $9M guaranteed
By Chris Wilson
1 hr
The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins to his rookie contract. Selected with the No. 43 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Collins was the final unsigned player from the 49ers' latest draft class, officially...
NFL safety defends 49ers QB Brock Purdy's contract: 'A guy like that deserves to be paid'
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
Veteran safety Justin Reid, the younger brother of former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid, is gearing up for his first season with the New Orleans Saints after signing a three-year, $31.5 million deal. Before arriving in New Orleans, he spent three seasons with the Kansas...
49ers Notebook: Pre-camp power rankings, biggest need, Jennings' contract, bust prediction
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
San Francisco 49ers rookies report to training camp on Tuesday, with veterans set to arrive a week later. The ramp-up to the 2025 NFL season is about to shift into high gear. Following a disappointing 6-11 campaign in 2024 and a significant roster overhaul, how are the 49ers...
49ers receive surprising offseason grade from ESPN
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
Some may view the San Francisco 49ers' offseason as underwhelming. Following a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2024, the team moved on from several veteran contributors and leaned heavily on the NFL Draft to restock the roster with youth.
The roster overhaul has sparked...