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The 49ers activated veteran WR Christian Kirk off injured reserve. He will play Sunday vs. the Falcons as one of four healthy WRs. (Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks and Jacob Cowing are the others).
Also, they elevated DL Ogbo Okoronkwo and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad.
Why it's #1 Expected to play · 3 reports
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 24 David Lombardi (X) Technically, the 49ers' active WR options in Atlanta are... Christian Kirk Jordan Watkins Brandin Cooks Jacob Cowing .. But we know that, in practice, Shanahan's offense is as amorphous as offenses come. You will see CMC, Kittle, Juszczyk, Farrell, and maybe even Black line up a technical WR positions
- Oct 24 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The 49ers activated veteran WR Christian Kirk off injured reserve. He will play Sunday vs. the Falcons as one of four healthy WRs. (Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks and Jacob Cowing are the others). Also, they elevated DL Ogbo Okoronkwo and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad.+1
- Oct 24 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers usually have five or six WRs in uniform on game day. Tomorrow they’ll have: Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Christian Kirk and Jordan Watkins. · Quoting Matt Barrows: The 49ers made the following moves Saturday: - Activated WR Christian Kirk from IR. - Elevated from the practice squad: LB Jalen Graham, DE Ogbo Okoronkwo - Cut DT Kevin Givens from the practice squad
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Jacob Cowing was shaken up on kickoff. Without Deebo Samuel, #49ers might be down to three healthy WRs:
Mike Evans
Jordan Watkins
Brandin Cooks
Why it's #2 Deebo Samuel Sr. (top-150)
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- Oct 11 Eric Branch (X) Jacob Cowing was shaken up on kickoff. Without Deebo Samuel, #49ers might be down to three healthy WRs: Mike Evans Jordan Watkins Brandin Cooks
- Oct 11 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers starting offense QB Brock Purdy RB Christian McCaffrey WR Mike Evans WR Deebo Samuel WR Jordan Watkins TE George Kittle LT Trent Williams LG Connor Colby C Jake Brendel RG Dominick Puni RT Colton McKivitz+1
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WRs available for Sunday: Turner, Mike Evans (questionable, ribs), Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins. They usually have five WRs in uniform.
DEs available: Judon, Keion White (questionable, hamstring), Romello Height, Khalid Kareem, Ogbo Okoronkwo. · Quoting Matt Barrows: 49ers’ Saturday shuffle:
* Promoted to 53-man roster: DT Sebastian Valdez
* Waived: DE Viliami Fehoko Jr.
* Elevated from practice squad: DE Matthew Judon, WR Malik Turner
Why it's #3 Questionable · Deebo Samuel Sr. (top-150)
- #49ers notes with @harrisonrich_: * WR corps takes new big hit after Mike Evans exits with rib injury * Trent Williams, Dre Greenlaw fail to finish * Jordan Watkins reappears * McCaffrey huge part of grimy finish
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49ers inactives:
QB Kurtis Rourke
DE Nick Bosa (calf)
DL James Thompson (ankle)
DE Romello Height (hand)
LB Tatum Bethune
CB Ephesians Prysock
OT Enrique Cruz Jr.
WR Jordan Watkins, DL Viliami Fehoko, DT Kevin Givens, DT Sebastian Valdez are active for the first time this season.
7 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 27 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Eddy Piñeiro's 57-yard FG on the final play of the first half was set up by Brock Purdy's 34-yard pass to Jordan Watkins. The 49ers take a 17-6 lead into halftime.+1
- Sep 27 David Lombardi (X) That's a trust throw from Brock Purdy to Jordan Watkins — big vote of confidence for the young wideout in his first game of the season
- Sep 27 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Jordan Watkins comes through, catching a pass for 25 yarsd on a third-and-11 play.+1
- Sep 27 Eric Branch (X) Jordan Watkins with his third career catch. #49ers
- Sep 27 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) This, of course, means WR Mike Evans (hip) is active. · Quoting Matt Barrows: 49ers inactives: QB Kurtis Rourke DE Nick Bosa (calf) DL James Thompson (ankle) DE Romello Height (hand) LB Tatum Bethune CB Ephesians Prysock OT Enrique Cruz Jr. WR Jordan Watkins, DL Viliami Fehoko, DT Kevin Givens, DT Sebastian Valdez are active for the first time this season.
- Sep 27 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers inactives: QB Kurtis Rourke DE Nick Bosa (calf) DL James Thompson (ankle) DE Romello Height (hand) LB Tatum Bethune CB Ephesians Prysock OT Enrique Cruz Jr. WR Jordan Watkins, DL Viliami Fehoko, DT Kevin Givens, DT Sebastian Valdez are active for the first time this season.
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Why sign newcomer Viliami Fehoko to the active roster over others? It may be because he's got outside-inside versatility. The 49ers are light on both DEs and DTs for the foreseeable future. Fehoko, who played at San Jose State, can line up at both. · Quoting Matt Barrows: 49ers promoted DL Viliami Fehoko from the practice squad and put WR Demarcus Robinson on IR.
They also elevated the following practice squad players:
* DT Kevin Givens
* DT Sebastian Valdez
WR Brandin Cooks was NOT elevated, meaning Jordan Watkins likely will make his 2026 debut tomorrow.
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- Sep 26 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Why sign newcomer Viliami Fehoko to the active roster over others? It may be because he's got outside-inside versatility. The 49ers are light on both DEs and DTs for the foreseeable future. Fehoko, who played at San Jose State, can line up at both. · Quoting Matt Barrows: 49ers promoted DL Viliami Fehoko from the practice squad and put WR Demarcus Robinson on IR. They also elevated the following practice squad players: * DT Kevin Givens * DT Sebastian Valdez WR Brandin Cooks was NOT elevated, meaning Jordan Watkins likely will make his 2026 debut tomorrow.
- Sep 26 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) 49ers promoted DL Viliami Fehoko from the practice squad and put WR Demarcus Robinson on IR. They also elevated the following practice squad players: * DT Kevin Givens * DT Sebastian Valdez WR Brandin Cooks was NOT elevated, meaning Jordan Watkins likely will make his 2026 debut tomorrow.
- Sep 26 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) -The 49ers signed DL Viliami Fehoko to 53-man roster; -DL Kevin Givens and Sebastian Valdez were elevated from P-squad. Fehoko and Valdez will make their NFL debuts; -WR Demarcus Robinson goes on injured reserve.; -WR Brandin Cooks is not active. Jordan Watkins is expected to play.+1
- 49ers inactives: QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB) LB Tatum Bethune WR Jordan Watkins OT Enrique Cruz Jr. CB Ephesians Prysock
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Jordan Watkins: Out
Est. return: Sep 20
6 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 10 David Lombardi (X) Unless Demarcus Robinson starts at Z and Deebo plays the gadget Joker role · Quoting David Lombardi: 49ers inactives takeaways: 🏈 Kaelon Black ahead of Jordan James 🏈 Renardo, Jack Jones healthy 🏈 Deebo the Z 🏈 Wallow ahead of Bethune QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB) CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz
- Sep 10 David Lombardi (X) 49ers inactives takeaways: 🏈 Kaelon Black ahead of Jordan James 🏈 Renardo, Jack Jones healthy 🏈 Deebo the Z 🏈 Wallow ahead of Bethune QB Kurtis Rourke (3rd QB) CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz
- Sep 10 49ers Team Site Tatum Bethune, Jordan Watkins OUT vs. Rams; Inactives for Week 1 #SFvsLAR
- Sep 10 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) With Jordan James inactive, it's clearer that Kaelon Black is the 49ers RB2. A solid waiver wire target in fantasy leagues. · Quoting Matt Maiocco: 49ers inactive players for their Week 1 game vs. the Rams in Melbourne: QB Kurtis Rourke CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz
- Sep 10 ESPN NFL Injury Report Jordan Watkins: Out
- Sep 10 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers inactive players for their Week 1 game vs. the Rams in Melbourne: QB Kurtis Rourke CB Ephesians Prysock RB Jordan James WR Jordan Watkins LB Tatum Bethune OT Enrique Cruz+1
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Jordan Watkins: Out
Sep 20: Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Jordan Watkins: Out
Sep 10: Watkins (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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An interesting decision at wide receiver looms for the 49ers: Jordan Watkins or KhaDarel Hodge?
I think top five spots are set with Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson and punt returner Jacob Cowing.
Hodge's special-teams value is the case for him.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Aug 30 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) An interesting decision at wide receiver looms for the 49ers: Jordan Watkins or KhaDarel Hodge? I think top five spots are set with Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson and punt returner Jacob Cowing. Hodge's special-teams value is the case for him.+1
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- 49ers WR situation 🏈 Jordan Watkins 🏈 Jacob Cowing 🏈 Brandin Cooks 🏈 Christian Kirk Expected back shortly after bye 🏈 Mike Evans 🏈 Demarcus Robinson 🏈 Deebo Samuel Expected back in December 🏈 De’Zhaun Stribling
- Quite a bit of poor spacing the from the 49ers' WR on tape — stuff that was inherently expected from an offense down 5 WR. It was actually notable that Purdy nearly hit 300 yards despite this, *and* despite 2 of best throws to Jordan Watkins being ruled incompete. 49ers scheduled to get 4 of the WR back. Seems that "instant" affordable help would have to come via some one like Jauan Jennings, who's already familiar with the playbook and route depth, etc. But the Vikings have almost no incentive to help the 49ers, their main competition for the NFC #1 seed
- . @harrisonrich_: #49ers receiver Jordan Watkins finally gets his chance, improves odds of expanded role
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Based on warm-ups, the 49ers' starting WRs today will be Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins.
14 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Play count between the Kaelon Black fumble and the big Jordan Watkins catch: Falcons: 36 49ers: 7 23 unanswered points for Atlanta over that stretch, and the 49ers had one small sliver of a chance to stop the bleeding. But the Jordan Watkins miracle grab was not to be
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Indeed, it was ruled incomplete. No touchdown for Jordan Watkins.+1
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Big reversal in Atlanta -- what was initially ruled a toe-tap touchdown for 49ers' Jordan Watkins to make it a one-score game is ruled incomplete upon review. 49ers still at Atlanta's 23 ...
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) However ... the ball did move in his hands/arms when Jordan Watkins hit the ground. It was ruled TD on the field, but .....+1
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) That looks like a touchdown for Jordan Watkins to get the 49ers back within one score.+1
- Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) That's an unreal grab from Jordan Watkins.
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) The 49ers have not targeted a wideout, yet. But Jordan Watkins made an impact, for sure, with a downfield block to pave the way for Kaelon Black to get into the end zone.+1
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers starting offense QB Brock Purdy RB Christian McCaffrey FB Kyle Juszczyk WR Brandin Cooks WR Jordan Watkins TE George Kittle LT Trent Williams LG Connor Colby C Jake Brendel RG Dominick Puni RT Colton McKivitz+2
- Oct 25 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Based on warm-ups, the 49ers' starting WRs today will be Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins.
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Kaelon Black, Brandin Cooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Tyjae Spears, Puka Nacua, Breece Hall, CJ Donaldson, Makai Lemon, Jordan Watkins
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This is the struggle of losing 6 WR's. Brandin Cooks doesn't quite have the speed to clear out defenses. So, Jordan Watkins(at the bottom) is running a clearing route. Kittle it clearing out the middle and against the pressure, this should be an explosive gain - but Cooks has been trying to get into the offense on the fly.
He's running a high-crosser, he gets to the middle too quick. If he's a beat later, he's coming across the field with full speed. Instead, he almost runs into Kittle and it's a sack
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- Oct 20 David Lombardi (X) Well illustrated. It’s a domino effect that hits both timing and spacing in a timing-based offense · Quoting JonnyDel: This is the struggle of losing 6 WR's. Brandin Cooks doesn't quite have the speed to clear out defenses. So, Jordan Watkins(at the bottom) is running a clearing route. Kittle it clearing out the middle and against the pressure, this should be an explosive gain - but Cooks has been trying to get into the offense on the fly. He's running a high-crosser, he gets to the middle too quick. If he's a beat later, he's coming across the field with full speed. Instead, he almost runs into Kittle and it's a sack
- Oct 20 David Lombardi (X) This is the struggle of losing 6 WR's. Brandin Cooks doesn't quite have the speed to clear out defenses. So, Jordan Watkins(at the bottom) is running a clearing route. Kittle it clearing out the middle and against the pressure, this should be an explosive gain - but Cooks has been trying to get into the offense on the fly. He's running a high-crosser, he gets to the middle too quick. If he's a beat later, he's coming across the field with full speed. Instead, he almost runs into Kittle and it's a sack
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The 49ers elevated two players from the practice squad:
LB Jalen Graham
WR Malik Turner
Five receivers likely will be: Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and Turner.
Five LBs likely will be: Fred Warner, Jaden Dugger, Luke Gifford, Tatum Bethune, Graham
9 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 19 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers halftime WR snap count Jordan Watkins 33 Mike Evans 25 Brandin Cooks 18 (Evans backup) Jacob Cowing 8 (11 personnel) Malik Turner 2 (Watkins backup) Out of 43 plays+1
- Oct 19 David Lombardi (X) Brock Purdy, once described by casuals as "lacking arm strength", throws a 25-yard rope to Jordan Watkins while falling away with a D-lineman hanging on his foot
- Oct 19 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) 49ers WR snap count after 2 drives Jordan Watkins 13 (all 2 and 3 WR sets) Mike Evans 11 Brandin Cooks 6 (in place of Evans, always one or the other on the field) Jacob Cowing 4 (all 3 WR sets) Out of 17 plays+1
- Oct 19 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers starting offense QB Brock Purdy RB Christian McCaffrey FB Kyle Juszczyk WR Mike Evans WR Jordan Watkins TE George Kittle LT Trent Williams LG Connor Colby C Jake Brendel RG Dominick Puni RT Colton McKivitz+2
- Oct 19 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) Based on warm-ups, the 49ers’ starting WRs will be Mike Evans and Jordan Watkins.
- Oct 19 Matt Barrows (Bluesky) The 49ers elevated two players from the practice squad: LB Jalen Graham WR Malik Turner Five receivers likely will be: Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and Turner. Five LBs likely will be: Fred Warner, Jaden Dugger, Luke Gifford, Tatum Bethune, Graham
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49ers snap count
Offense (60 plays)
QB-Brock Purdy 60
RB-Christian McCaffrey 49, Kaelon Black 11
WR-Mike Evans 38, Deebo Samuel 26, Jacob Cowing 26, Brandin Cooks 24, Jordan Watkins 22
5 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 12 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Wide receivers expected back for the 49ers this season: Shortly after the Week 8 bye week 🏈 Demarcus Robinson 🏈 Deebo Samuel 🏈 Christian Kirk? Late-November/early-December 🏈 De'Zhaun Stribling · Quoting Matt Maiocco: 49ers available wide receivers in Week 6 vs. Commanders: 🏈 Mike Evans 🏈 Jacob Cowing 🏈 Brandin Cooks 🏈 Jordan Watkins Practice squad 🏈 Malik Turner 🏈 Xavier Smith 🏈 Wesley Grimes 🏈 Will Pauling+1
- Oct 12 Matt Maiocco (X) 49ers available wide receivers for Week 6 vs. Commanders: 🏈 Mike Evans 🏈 Jacob Cowing 🏈 Brandin Cooks 🏈 Jordan Watkins Practice squad 🏈 Malik Turner 🏈 Xavier Smith 🏈 Wesley Grimes 🏈 Will Pauling+1
- Oct 12 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (60 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 60 RB-Christian McCaffrey 49, Kaelon Black 11 WR-Mike Evans 38, Deebo Samuel 26, Jacob Cowing 26, Brandin Cooks 24, Jordan Watkins 22+1
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49ers snap count
Offense (66 plays)
QB-Brock Purdy 66
RB-Christian McCaffrey 49, Kyle Juszczyk 27, Kaelon Black 17
WR-Deebo Samuel 44, Mike Evans 39, Jordan Watkins 25, Jacob Cowing 21, Brandin Cooks 8
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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49ers snap count
Offense (54 plays)
QB-Brock Purdy 54
RB-Christian McCaffrey 45, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Kaelon Black 8
WR-Deebo Samuel 41, KhaDarel Hodge 30, Mike Evans 18, Jacob Cowing 17, Jordan Watkins 15
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 28 David Lombardi (X) Jordan Watkins wasn't active Weeks 1-2 due to special teams — not his lack of WR ability. The 49ers simply had damn good vet WRs available ahead of him. But SF needed Watkins on Sunday — and the trust Brock Purdy had in him was undeniable. Good answer here from Watkins
- Sep 28 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) 49ers snap count Offense (54 plays) QB-Brock Purdy 54 RB-Christian McCaffrey 45, Kyle Juszczyk 30, Kaelon Black 8 WR-Deebo Samuel 41, KhaDarel Hodge 30, Mike Evans 18, Jacob Cowing 17, Jordan Watkins 15+1
- Jordan Watkins approached Kyle Shanahan last week asking what he needed to do to be active; sounds like the answer had been better special teams contributions because Shanahan said Watkins would've been up if WR contributions were the only question. Watkins should finally get his chance Sunday
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It all revolves around the X. If the 49ers have Mike Evans available as that tether point, the combination of Brandon Cooks, Christian Kirk, and perhaps even Jordan Watkins can allow Deebo to stay in that Joker role and Purdy can carry it through to Robinson/Striblingn returns · Quoting Ian Williams: Say what you want but this dude is the professional you want in the locker room.
And he catches everything! Gives us that speed at WR and lets Cowing focus on being a returner.
Nice pick up 🔥
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- Think we need to bring some perspective to this De'Zhaun Stribling injury. Two things: -It wasn't a season-ender that had been initially feared. That's huge for SF -The 49ers annihilated the Rams even without Stribling. That suggests they have enough WR depth to survive Is the situation at WR now significantly more precarious and is losing such a promising rookie for about 10 weeks rough? Of course. But it's also football and this is why the 49ers have worked hard to deepen their WR room. Mike Evans' presence is the true game changer this year. Demarcus Robinson is as solid as depth pieces come, and Deebo's addition helps pick up a lot of slack in situations like these. Two potential aces in the hole that can help the 49ers get through this are Jordan Watkins and Christian Kirk, who's eligible to return Week 5. Jacob Cowing might also get a shot on offense at some point. But above all else, the biggest 49ers' ace in the hole is that they have Brock Purdy — a QB who's managed to…
- 49ers’ game-day receivers in Week 2 likely will be: * Mike Evans * Demarcus Robinson * Deebo Samuel * Jacob Cowing * Kha’Darel Hodge Jordan Watkins, who was a healthy scratch Thursday, also is an option. More thoughts below …