49ers Sign Two Receivers Amid Multiple Injury Setbacks

The San Francisco 49ers are addressing significant challenges in their wide receiver corps as they head into the 2025 NFL season. Injuries to key players like Brandon Aiyuk, who has no clear timeline for return from a season-ending knee injury, and Jacob Cowing, who suffered a hamstring injury, have left the team seeking depth. To bolster their options, the 49ers signed veteran wide receivers Equanimeous St. Brown, brother of Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Quintez Cephus, who recently joined after recovering from injuries and off-field issues. Cephus was signed following Cowing's injury, resulting in the team waiving a running back to make roster space. Additionally, other receivers such as Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings face availability and contract uncertainties, compounding the team's depth concerns. The 49ers are managing veterans' workloads carefully in camp while striving to stabilize their receiving group amidst these challenges.