49ers full 90-man roster ahead of preseason opener vs. Titans
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Fred Warner #54 and George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers leave the field after the 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
The San Francisco 49ers will open their preseason Saturday evening against the Tennessee Titans.
Teams never get through a training camp without making at least minor tweaks to their 90-man roster. For the 49ers, the lead-up to their first preseason matchup of the year has come with a slew of roster maneuvers to account for a lack of availability at certain positions.
While it's not ideal to thrust new players into a game situation on the fly, minor moves on the margins are much more palatable than, say, trading an All-Pro wide receiver in the middle of camp. There are also a handful of players missing either on injured lists or because of holdouts. Trent Williams, for example, is not technically on the 90-man roster because he's on the reserve/did not report list.
The 90-man maximum roster will remain intact until final cuts on August 27 when teams have to trim their groups to 53.
With moves all done and the 49ers finally in Nashville for their first game action of the 2024 campaign, here's a position-by-position look at their 90-man roster (names listed alphabetically, rookies in bold):
Quarterback
Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) carries the ball against Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Matt BreidaIsaac GuerendoJordan MasonChristian McCaffreyElijah MitchellCody SchraderPatrick Taylor Jr.Ke'Shawn Vaughn
Fullback
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Kyle Juszczyk
Wide receiver
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown with Brandon Aiyuk #11 during the second quarter in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Brandon AiyukRonnie BellChris ConleyJacob CowingFrank DarbyDanny GrayJauan JenningsJontre KirklinTay MartinRicky PearsallDeebo Samuel Sr.Trent Taylor
Tight end
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
George KittleCameron LatuMason PlineEric SaubertJake TongesBrayden Willis
Offensive tackle
Oct 9, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; San Francisco 49ers guard Jaylon Moore (76) during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Isaac AlcaronChris HubbardColton McKivitzJaylon MooreBrandon Parker
Guard
Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks (65) blocks against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel (64) blocks during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Jake BrendelJon FelicianoDrake Nugent
Defensive end
Sep 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Alex BarrettRobert Beal Jr.Nick BosaLeonard FloydJonathan GarvinYetur Gross-Matos
Defensive tackle
Oct 1, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (98) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) reacts after a turnover against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Talanoa Hufanga #29 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after breaking up a pass in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) misses a field goal attempt against the Detroit Lions during the first half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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