Niners' Roster: Purdy, McCaffrey Lead 53-Man

0:00It's April 26, California news today starts now, AI powered and ready, I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers just wrapped up the 2026 NFL draft, and their 53 man roster is taking shape as they head into. Summer workouts. At quarterback, it's Brock Purdy and Mac Jones, locking down the top two spots, with rookie Curtis Rourke pushing for a third. Running back-speecher Christian McCaffrey leading a group of five, including full-back Kyle Juasek and Isaac Garindo, whose special teams work could, seal his spot. Over at YReceiver, Mike Evans headlines a five-man union, with Ricky Peersaw, Dejon Stribbling, grabbing a starting gig, Jordan Watkins showing, year two promise, and Jacob Cowling as a return threat. Veterans like Christian Kirk and DeMarcus Robinson, got squeezed out for lacking upside, or special teams value. That in stays lean at three, with George Kittle expected back soon, plus Jake Tons and Luke Farrow, no draft picks there, signals confidence in the vets.

1:03The offensive line balloons to 10 deep, from Trent Williams' attack to death pieces like Viderian Lo and Enrique Cruz developing behind. Fans are buzzing about the cuts, especially how Stribbling overtook vets, and whether Kian White holds edge rusher over new sign E. Cam Sample. Backer runs six strong with Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw Anchoring, Garrett Wallow edging Nick Martin on special teams chops. Defensively, interior line locks four, like Alfred Collins and Osa Odizua. Corners go six with De Amador-Lenwar and Renardo Green, while safeties. Hit four, including Malik Mustafa and special teams Assy Ron Neal. A few spots still hinge on camp battles, like that edge rusher shuffle. All teams rounds it out with three kicker Eddie Pinero, Punter Corleus Waitman, and long snapper John Weeks, setting the Niners up solid for. Training camp battles ahead.