San Francisco 49ers 2026 initial 53-man roster announced

Key Points:

• The San Francisco 49ers have announced an initial 53-man roster ahead of their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, though further roster moves are expected, including a likely trade for Houston Texans offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson.
• The roster currently includes three quarterbacks—Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, and Kurtis Rourke—with Rourke retained to avoid losing him on waivers.
• Notable inclusions are eight offensive linemen (expected to increase to nine after the Patterson trade), nine defensive linemen including UDFA James Thompson Jr., and six wide receivers, while some injured players like Christian Kirk and Austen Pleasants have IR designations.
• The team carries a deep linebacker group with seven players but may adjust this number via IR placements, and the cornerback room is competitive with veteran Nate Hobbs considered an IR or cut candidate due to injuries.
• Specialists currently include only kicker Eddy Pineiro, as the 49ers have released their punter and long snapper, with veterans Corliss Waitman and Jon Weeks expected to return after roster adjustments.