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Nick Bosa’s right quad is smaller after ACL surgery, but he says the size disparity won’t slow him; he’s focused on staying athletic and leveraging past recoveries as the 49ers prep for the Rams.
San Francisco defeated the Chargers 41-17 in the preseason as rookie Kaelon Black stood out with 33 yards on eight carries, while Renardo Green left early with a hamstring injury. The secondary rotated with Jaden Dugger and Deomondore Lenoir seeing action. Deebo Samuel appears in top form and Dre Greenlaw is encouraged by his health; George Kittle’s return to practice status looks positive, and left guard Carver Willis helped energize the run game ahead of a Week 3 date with the Rams.
Executive discussions across the NFC show the 49ers face ongoing consensus critique for their draft choices, yet several peers respect their 'pick our guy' approach as a matter of talent and fit. De’Zhaun Stribling is highlighted as a potential value pick, described as big and fast with blocking ability, and compared to Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, fueling the ongoing debate over best-player-available versus need that is unlikely to be settled soon.
San Francisco’s 2026 draft recap shows John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan explaining an eight-player class built for long-term development and roster competition. The 49ers shuffled picks with multiple trades (including a back-and-forth with the Ravens for extra future capital and a trade of Dee Winters to Dallas) to maximize value, while emphasizing versatility and character in the new rookies. Key selections like Kaelon Black, Gracen Halton, Jaden Dugger, Enrique Cruz Jr., and others are viewed as long-term fits who can contribute at different spots, with the team prioritizing best-player value over immediate need and planning to integrate the rookies into the offseason program.
The Rams traded for cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs, giving up the No. 29 pick, plus a fifth- and sixth-round pick and a 2027 third-rounder. McDuffie, a top nickel corner, should shore up Los Angeles’ coverage and could widen the division gap versus the 49ers, setting the stage for an active offseason in San Francisco as it addresses secondary, defensive line, and receiver needs.
SB Nation's Seahawks Reacts survey asks fans to predict the NFC Divisional Round vs. the 49ers and whether losing would make Seattle's season a failure, noting the 14-3 record, top seed, and ongoing playoff win drought since 2019 as context for how fans weigh success this year.