The San Francisco 49ers will be going particularly young at inside linebacker against the Houston Texans. We break down what the depth chart looks like with NaVorro Bowman, Michael Wilhoite and Philip Wheeler all sitting out the preseason opener.
The San Francisco 49ers announced that NaVorro Bowman will not play in Saturday's preseason opener, and that has opened a big opportunity for Shayne Skov. The 49ers will start Skov opposite Nick Moody at inside linebacker. Desmond Bishop and Steve Beauharnais will serve as the reserve inside linebackers.