49res in Five: The first 53 man roster is here!
Summary
The 49ers' official 53-man roster is revealed, featuring a trade for center Jarrett Patterson and the retention of key players like Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. The episode details injury updates for George Kittle and Aaron Donald, along with roster maneuvers involving punter Corliss Wrightman. Host Rob Stats Guerra breaks down the final cuts, including the IR moves for Brett Toth and Christian Kirk, while discussing the implications of these changes for the upcoming season.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Roster cuts: Quarterbacks and Running Backs
Roster cuts: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Roster cuts: Offensive Line and Jarrett Patterson trade
Roster cuts: Defensive Line
Roster cuts: Linebackers, Corners, and Safeties
Injured Reserve updates: Toth, Zacal, Kirk, Pleasants
PUP list: Isaac Gendo and Michael Hal Williams
One thing to read: George Kittle rehab status
One thing to watch: Punter and Long Snapper roster moves
One thing missed: Aaron Donald's return to Rams
Outro: Podcast network and newsletter promotion
Host banter: Joking about roster cuts
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