Overview
- 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Hobbs pulled a groin in a joint practice and will be sidelined for a few weeks.
- Missing multiple weeks almost certainly removes Hobbs from remaining preseason activity and cuts the reps he needs to show he is game-ready.
- Hobbs arrived in San Francisco after a 2025 season in Green Bay limited by a torn meniscus and a sprained MCL, history that amplifies concern about his durability.
- San Francisco also lost cornerback Jack Jones to a hand injury in preseason action, which thins the room and forces the team to rely more on backups.
- Rookies and second-year players such as Ephesians Prysock and Jakob Robinson will see increased reps, and the 49ers may favor healthier, immediately available corners when finalizing the 53-man roster.