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49ers Rookie Jordan Watkins to Miss Month With High-Ankle Sprain

The 49ers are mapping out cautious return timelines to offset Watkins’ month-long absence alongside a likely three-game suspension for Demarcus Robinson.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Carter Bradley (17) or Jordan Watkins (17) reaches for a pass during warm-ups before their NFL preseason game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Watkins suffered a high-ankle sprain in Saturday’s preseason game and will be sidelined for about a month.
  • Jacob Cowing tested well on Monday and is expected to return to practice on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring issue.
  • Upton Stout remains out with calf tightness and Renardo Green is not expected to rejoin practices this week.
  • Safety Ji’Ayir Brown, defensive tackle Evan Anderson, linebacker Chazz Surratt and offensive tackle Andre Dillard all returned to practice on Monday.
  • San Francisco will hold joint practices with the Las Vegas Raiders this week and prepare for a likely three-game suspension for Demarcus Robinson as his appeal continues.