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49ers Face Injury Woes as Season Approaches

6/17/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers are grappling with significant hurdles as the season approaches, with injuries and age affecting stars like Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. After a promising ninth-place finish in EPA per play, their hopes rest on better health. Ricky Pearsall is poised to fill the void left by Deebo Samuel, while the future of veteran Trent Williams hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers are grappling with significant hurdles as the season approaches, with injuries and age affecting stars like Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. After a promising ninth-place finish in EPA per play, their hopes rest on better health. Ricky Pearsall is poised to fill the void left by Deebo Samuel, while the future of veteran Trent Williams hangs in the balance.