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Titans 17, 49ers 13: QBs Allen, Dobbs lead brigade of backups in opener
![The 49ers raced out to a 7-0 lead in their preseason opener before enduring setbacks on special teams and defense in their preseason opener at Tennessee. The 49ers raced out to a 7-0 lead in their preseason opener before enduring setbacks on special teams and defense in their preseason opener at Tennessee.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SJM-49ERS-08111-2.jpg?w=525)
The 49ers raced out to a 7-0 lead in their preseason opener before enduring setbacks on special teams and defense in their preseason opener at Tennessee.
![The 49ers get their first shot at the NFL's new kick-return rules Saturday night when they visit Tennesse to open the preseason. The 49ers get their first shot at the NFL's new kick-return rules Saturday night when they visit Tennesse to open the preseason.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BNG-L-49ERS-0826-06.jpg?w=132)
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49ers’ preseason: Four things to watch in opener at Tennessee
The 49ers get their first shot at the NFL's new kick-return rules Saturday night when...
![A look at key dates as the 49ers count down to the regular season opener on Sept. 9 at Levi's Stadium against the New York Jets. A look at key dates as the 49ers count down to the regular season opener on Sept. 9 at Levi's Stadium against the New York Jets.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-L-49ERS-0725-9.jpg?w=120)
One month til the opener: 49ers’ roadmap to Monday Night Football on Sept. 9
A look at key dates as the 49ers count down to the regular season opener...
![Before the 49ers flew to Nashville on Friday, they put defensive end Austin Bryant on Injured Reserve, released tight end Logan Thomas, and signed defensive end Jonathan Garvin and punter Pressley Harvin. Before the 49ers flew to Nashville on Friday, they put defensive end Austin Bryant on Injured Reserve, released tight end Logan Thomas, and signed defensive end Jonathan Garvin and punter Pressley Harvin.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BNG-L-49ERS-1214-15.jpg?w=132)
49ers lose another defensive end, release tight end Logan Thomas, add punter
Before the 49ers flew to Nashville on Friday, they put defensive end Austin Bryant on...
![49ers running back Jordan Mason has `grown up' and could assume expanded role in 2024. 49ers running back Jordan Mason has `grown up' and could assume expanded role in 2024.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BNG-L-49ERS-1211-136.jpg?w=125)
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How Jordan Mason, forever his father’s student, has grown up thanks to 49ers longtime RB coach Turner
49ers running back Jordan Mason has `grown up' and could assume expanded role in 2024.
![The 49ers, who have yet to make a move on Brandon Aiyuk's contract status, practiced Thursday with a suddenly thin receiving crops that will welcome veteran Robbie Chosen to the mix. The 49ers, who have yet to make a move on Brandon Aiyuk's contract status, practiced Thursday with a suddenly thin receiving crops that will welcome veteran Robbie Chosen to the mix.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/202304152302TMS_____MNGTRPUB_SPORTS-DOLPHINS-SIGNING-WR-CHOSEN-ANDERSON-BROWARD-1-FL5.jpg?w=132)
49ers add WR Robbie Chosen amid Aiyuk stalemate, Pearsall injury
The 49ers, who have yet to make a move on Brandon Aiyuk's contract status, practiced...
![Don't rule out career special teamer George Odum as a potential starter at safety for the 49ers in Week 1. Don't rule out career special teamer George Odum as a potential starter at safety for the 49ers in Week 1.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BNG-L-49ERS-0109-39.jpg?w=132)
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Can 49ers safety Odum shed his ‘special teams only’ label?
Don't rule out career special teamer George Odum as a potential starter at safety for...
![Deebo Samuel is thriving in 49ers training camp even though it's "weird" not having Brandon Aiyuk on the field with him amid a contract impasse. Deebo Samuel is thriving in 49ers training camp even though it's "weird" not having Brandon Aiyuk on the field with him amid a contract impasse.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BNG-L-49ERSTRAIN-0818-21.jpg?w=123)
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49ers’ Deebo Samuel thriving in ‘weird’ camp as Brandon Aiyuk sits out
Deebo Samuel is thriving in 49ers training camp even though it's "weird" not having Brandon...