There are always surprise transactions ahead of the regular season. The San Francisco 49ers are no stranger to this, as they traded quarterback Trey Lance on the night of their preseason finale in August 2023.
The positions the Niners drafted in 2024 could potentially have a significant impact on the roster. This could lead to some unexpected cuts after training camp. For instance, at wide receiver, the additions of Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing in the draft might make names like Danny Gray or Ronnie Bell less surprising to be cut. Bell, in particular, seems to be without a role, while Gray hasn’t had a standout moment in his two seasons.