Overview
- Fullback Kyle Juszczyk said Friday he likes that the 49ers are being written off and singled out offseason additions Mike Evans and Osa Odighizuwa as players who will make a big impact.
- Public and betting markets currently list the 49ers behind the Rams and Seahawks, with preseason odds putting San Francisco well behind the division favorites.
- San Francisco enters 2026 with key players returning from injury, including Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and George Kittle, and the team re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw to bolster depth.
- Juszczyk, now entering his 14th season, said he feels healthy, has no set retirement timeline, and framed veteran continuity as a strength for the roster.
- Coaches and executives say the team’s realistic path back to contention hinges on players staying healthy and proving themselves during OTAs and training camp, a result that could reshape a tightly contested NFC West race.