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In Thursday night’s preseason game, Jacob Cowing returned an 83-yard punt for a touchdown after a short, middle punt by JK Scott. Jim Harbaugh criticized Scott’s punt placement and tackling effort, saying he must have a plan and be coached up. Scott is the Chargers’ lone punter and not in competition, but Harbaugh indicated he needs to improve.
After missing all of 2025 with a hamstring injury, Jacob Cowing made a statement in the 49ers' 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers, taking an 83-yard punt return to the end zone to boost his bid for a final roster spot as San Francisco navigates wide receiver depth amid injuries to Ricky Pearsall, Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
San Francisco rolled to a 41-17 win over the Chargers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason, with De'Zhaun Stribling continuing his strong camp (4 catches, 46 yards) and Jacob Cowing delivering a punt-return TD as he contends for a roster spot. Kaelon Black showed burst and elite pass-blocking, Brock Purdy looked sharp in a brief series, and the 49ers weighed running back and left guard depth as they prep for Week 1 against the Rams, aided by Sincere McCormick, Adrian Martinez, and several backups making cases for their spots.