@SleeperBot: With RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) on injured reserve, WR Deebo Samuel (calf) all but ruled out and TE George Kittle (hamstring) now uncertain, the 49ers are badly in need of players that can catch short passes and gain yards after the catch. Cowing may fit the bill thanks to his 4.38 speed and impressive agility, although he's no replacement for Samuel at just 5-foot-8, 172 pounds. Cowing had 4,477 receiving yards and 33 TDs in five collegiate season at UTEP and Arizona, but he's merely been a punt returner through two NFL games after going in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft. Any usage on offense this Sunday presumably would be on a part-time basis, with Cowing coming off the bench behind Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Chris Conley.

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Ward (hamstring/knee) is questionable to suit up against the Rams on Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

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Bosa (ribs) has been deemed questionable to play Week 3 versus the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

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Samuel (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

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Kittle (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

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Kittle (hamstring) isn't practicing Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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49ers may target Haason Reddick to pair with Nick Bosa for stronger pass rush before Brock Purdy's extension

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Fred Warner earns NFL's top defensive grade, praised by John Lynch and Nick Bosa

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Hufanga (knee) will be on a snap count Sunday against the Rams, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

49ers GM John Lynch said Friday that Cowing "may get some [opportunities]" in Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.