San Francisco 49ers initial 53-man roster winners and losers

The San Francisco 49ers have finalized their 53-man roster as they look to put pieces in place for the 2026 NFL season.

Their roster is led by the likes of Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and defensive leader Fred Warner. But the 49ers also brought in familiar faces back into the fold with Deebo Samuel Sr. and Dre Greenlaw returning to San Francisco. They have bright spots in their 2026 draft class.