Kyle Shanahan's final call for 49ers vs. Cardinals Week 3
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The 49ers’ Week 1 depth chart may be “unofficial” but it sparked a stream of questions from The Faithful ahead of Sunday’s opener in Seattle.
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49ers head coach provides clarity on where new RB fits on depth chart
The San Francisco 49ers haven't officially announced the trade for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., but head coach Kyle Shanahan is already providing clarity on Robinson's role with his new team.
The San Francisco 49ers made headlines in late August with a trade for a running back. They picked up Brian Robinson Jr. in a deal with the Washington Commanders to bolster the RB depth chart in the Bay Area. The move did provide a bit of a negative signal to one of the running backs already in the building behind Christian McCaffrey, though.
Explore the San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 NFL Week 1 depth chart, including projected starters, key depth options, and position battles.
During the game against the Seattle Seahawks, George Kittle was forced to leave the field for the San Francisco 49ers.
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Projecting the 49ers entire depth chart for the 2025 season
Unlike in year's past, there are several positions where it's unclear who the starters are and who the primary reserves are. Even with a handful of changes coming, we can still get a decent idea of how the 49ers ' depth chart will shake out since most of the moves on the way will affect the back of the roster:
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Bad injury luck for 49ers starter opens door for potential NFL draft steal to earn a spot
The San Francisco 49ers' starting offensive line may get a shakeup with a potential late-round NFL draft steal finding his way into that group.
San Francisco defensive back Ji'Ayir Brown claims he's a 'top five' safety in NFL despite demotion in third season with 49ers.