Three Young 49ers Turn Preseason Finale Into Strong 53-Man Roster Case
In the preseason finale vs. the Raiders, three young 49ers—Jordan Watkins, Jordan James, and Jaden Dugger—made a strong case for roster spots. Watkins had 4 receptions on 8 targets for 64 yards and 3 carries for 27 yards; James ran 8 times for 35 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 20 yards; Dugger led the defense with 10 tackles (5 solo) and produced a near-sack play for Fernando Mendoza. Shanahan praised their development, signaling that the coaching staff now faces tough late-roster decisions.
