Overview

• The 49ers announced on August 6 that Guy Haberman will handle play-by-play duties for their three 2025 preseason television broadcasts.
• Greg Papa, 62, disclosed on August 1 that he has been diagnosed with cancer and is stepping away indefinitely to focus on treatment.
• Papa’s son, Derek, and Bay Area fans have publicly rallied around the announcer’s health battle since the announcement.
• Haberman brings over a decade of play-by-play experience across collegiate and professional networks and co-hosts the “Haberman & Middlekauff” podcast.
• With no timeline for Papa’s return, the team has ensured seamless broadcast coverage through the 2025 preseason.