Position battle update entering preseason finale
Niners Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers still have several unresolved position battles as they approach their final preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, with some contests affected by injuries and others by a lack of standout performances.
- The backup running back spot remains undecided between Jordan James and Kaelon Black, with Black currently slightly ahead but the competition possibly continuing into the regular season.
- Jaden Dugger is emerging as the likely winner for the third linebacker role in the new defensive scheme, while the starting left guard position remains uncertain with no clear frontrunner.
- Marques Sigle holds the starting safety spot for now due to Malik Mustapha's hamstring injury, and Kurtis Rourke appears poised to be the third quarterback behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
- Jacob Cowing has likely secured the punt returner role after showing the most comfort and effectiveness among several candidates tested during camp.
