During the first half against the Rams in St. Louis, San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick totally missed uncovered WR Torrey Smith – and Smith did not look too happy about it. He started waving his arms and jumping up and down before the ball was even snapped. There was no one on him.
Just as the ball was about to be snapped, the 49ers' other receiver, Jerome Simpson, became uncovered.
Instead, the Kaepernick handed the ball off to RB Mike Davis, who went right up the middle for a very minimal gain.
The San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver situation is becoming a growing concern as the 2025 NFL season approaches. At Monday's practice, the seven receivers on the field were Junior Bergen, Robbie Chosen, Russell Gage, Isaiah Hodgins, Terique Owens, Ricky Pearsall, and Demarcus...
Receiver swap: 49ers re-sign Equanimeous St. Brown, release Andy Isabella
By Site Staff
Aug 5
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team released wide receiver Andy Isabella, who suffered an ankle injury during Monday's practice.
The 49ers Communications staff...
49ers go for speed: Shanahan explains recent wide receiver signings
By David Bonilla
Aug 5
The San Francisco 49ers appear focused on adding speed to their wide receiver group with their recent signings. While it's too early to know if any of these new additions will make the final 53-man roster, the moves suggest a subtle shift in roster philosophy—at least in...
49ers 53-man roster prediction: Out with the old, in with the new
By James LeBreton
45 mins
Out with the veterans, and in with the rookies.
For the most part, that's been the off-season focus for the San Francisco 49ers. General Manager John Lynch set a goal to get younger and cheaper, and he has certainly done that.
The pillars are still in place, but if you...