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49ers 53-man roster projection: Where position battles stand ahead of cutdown day

Five 49ers cement roster spots as the final cutdown looms, sparking intense battles for the remaining slots.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 06:28 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 09:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: NBC Sports Bay Area & California · Yahoo Sports · Sports Illustrated · Niners Nation · ESPN · The San Francisco Standard.

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Where it stands

Five players have secured roster spots after the 49ers’ preseason finale, narrowing the pool ahead of the league‑mandated 53‑man cutdown. With only a handful of slots remaining, position battles intensify for the remaining hopefuls, from linebackers to wide receivers, as the team seeks to shape its final roster.

Sports Illustrated lists the five secured players, while Niners Nation runs a live cut tracker showing who remains in contention. ESPN flags four under‑the‑radar prospects and a single position to watch, and The San Francisco Standard maps the current state of each positional battle.

As the official cutdown day looms, the 49ers will announce the remaining cuts to reach the 53‑man limit.

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How many players have secured roster spots?

Five players have secured roster spots after the preseason finale.

Which outlets are tracking the 49ers’ roster cuts?

Sports Illustrated, Niners Nation, ESPN and The San Francisco Standard each provide separate analyses of the roster race.

When will the final 53‑man roster be announced?

The final roster will be confirmed on the league‑mandated cutdown day following the current tracking period.

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San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster NFL preseason cutdown day Sports Illustrated ESPN

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