Overview
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the captain group Wednesday before the team’s Week 1 trip to Seattle.
- The group closely matches last season’s leaders, with cornerback Deommodore Lenoir the only newcomer.
- The captains are Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Trent Williams, Brock Purdy, Fred Warner and Lenoir.
- Niners Nation’s analysis frames Lenoir as effectively replacing Deebo Samuel in the leadership cohort.
- Coverage highlights that the captains are expected to guide a roster featuring many new and young players.