Barrows: 49ers to lean on George Kittle & RBs early

September has arrived, meaning that another season of San Francisco 49ers football is finally upon us.

During Tuesday morning’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joined the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the 49ers’ injury issues, share which recently-signed WR is in line to join the team for Seattle’s opener, and much more.

Plus, Matt explains why the running game will be leaned on heavily as San Francisco rolls out a healthy Christian McCaffrey and a new face in Brian Robinson Jr.

Be sure to listen to and watch the entire interview with Matt Barrows right here or on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Topics Discussed

• San Francisco 49ers injury updates: Who is closing in on a return?
• Highlighting the WR injuries/suspensions that will leave the 49ers shorthanded.
• “Can they get over that early-season hump without Aiyuk and Robinson?”
• Will the San Francisco 49ers heavily rely on George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey until players return?
• Barrows expects recently signed WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to join the team for Sunday’s season-opener.
• One year ago, Christian McCaffrey’s injury held back this 49ers ceiling. Barrows says CMC is healthy for Week 1 and beyond.
• MUCH more!

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The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed DL Evan Anderson and OL Kilian Zierer to the team’s practice squad. In order to make room on the practice squad, the team released DL William Bradley-King.

Anderson (6-3, 326) originally entered the NFL after signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2024. In 2024, Anderson appeared in 12 games (one start) and registered 24 tackles, 1.0 sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He was waived by the team on August 27, 2025.

A 23-year-old native of Orlando, FL, Anderson attended Florida Atlantic University (2020-23) where he appeared in 39 games and registered 145 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, two passes defensed and three fumble recoveries and earned Third-Team All-AAC honors his senior season (2023).

Zierer (6-7, 312) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. Throughout his two-year NFL career, he has spent time on the Texans practice squad (2023-24) and spent the 2025 training camp with the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns.

A 25-year-old native of Munich, Germany, Zierer attended Auburn University (2020-23) where he appeared in 21 games (16 starts).

49ers announce practice squad moves

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, September 7th – @ Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 PM PT  *Season opener*
• Sunday, September 14th – @ New Orleans Saints – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
• Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT

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