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| HT/WT: 5-9, 170 lbs |
| Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Arizona |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Receiving
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REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 18 |
Top Jacob Cowing News
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Season-high output sans Evans and Samuel
Cowing caught three of five passes for 38 yards, added a 10-yard carry and returned one kickoff for 28 yards during Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Falcons.
Cowing and the other 49ers pass catchers operated in expanded roles Sunday due to the absences of both Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring). Cowing was on the field for 26 of the 49ers' 66 offensive snaps (39.4 percent), which was third-most behind Jordan Watkins (50) and Brandin Cooks (45). Cowing put up season highs in catches, receiving yards and rushing yards, but his role could shrink significantly following the 49ers' Week 8 bye depending on the statuses of Evans, Samuel and Demarcus Robinson (ankle, IR), with rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle, IR) not expected back until December, per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Not a factor Monday
Cowing accrued zero targets during Monday's 23-17 win against Washington.
Despite the absence of Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and the premature exit of Mike Evans (Achilles), Cowing went without a catch for the fifth time this season. With neither Samuel nor Evans a lock to suit up in Week 7 versus the Falcons, Cowing might see more snaps alongside Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins. However, that may not be the case if Demarcus Robinson (ankle) can manage to get on the field after spending time on injured reserve since the Week 2 win over Miami.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Goes without reception in Week 3
Cowing failed to corral either of his two targets while playing 17 of the 49ers' 54 snaps on offense in Sunday's 36-30 win over the Cardinals.
Even though Demarcus Robinson (ankle) was moved to injured reserve following Week 2 and Mike Evans (rib) was unable to finish Sunday's contest, Cowing didn't benefit from much of a spike in playing time. In fact, after logging 24 of the 49ers' 52 offensive snaps (46.2 percent) in Week 2, Cowing saw his snap share drop to 31.5 percent. The biggest beneficiary of Robinson's absence and Evans' early exit was KhaDarel Hodge, who finished second to only Deebo Samuel (39) among 49ers receivers with 30 snaps.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Handles two punt returns in Week 1
Cowing returned two punts for 17 yards in the 49ers' 27-7 win over the Rams in Week 1.
Cowing also saw five snaps on offense but wasn't' targeted by Brock Purdy. With De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) injured against the Rams and Ricky Pearsall (knee) out for the season, Cowing is looking like the Niners' current WR4 behind Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Healthy ahead of Week 1
Cowing (groin) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cowing was dealing with a groin injury to end the preseason but he now appears to have fully recovered. The wide receiver is set to operate as a special-teams asset with San Francisco in 2026, handling the primary punt returner role.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Dealing with groin issue
Cowing (groin) did not participate at the 49ers' training camp practice Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Per Wagoner, coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that he expects Cowing to return to practice next week before the team travels to Australia for its regular-season debut against the Rams. In the meantime, 2025 fourth-rounder Jordan Watkins could be called on to perform punt-return duties with the first team.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Back to practice
Cowing (hip) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cowing suffered a hip injury sometime around last Wednesday's training camp session and has been absent from team activities since. The wide receiver's return to health will give him a chance to compete in next Thursday's preseason showdown with the Chargers. Cowing is currently listed as the starting punt returner for the team, but the 25-year-old will likely need to once again show he is a capable option at receiver to make the 53-man roster.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Misses practice with hip issue
Cowing (hip) did not participate in Wednesday's training camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
It is unclear when Cowing suffered the hip injury currently plaguing him, but the primary punt returner did come into OTAs with a hamstring issue that could be related. The longer the 25-year-old remains unable to practice, the more chances players such as Malik Turner and Jordan Watkins have to prove they are versatile options that can hold value on both the offensive and special teams units.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: On the field for OTAs
Cowing (hamstring) is participating in the 49ers' OTAs, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The wide receiver is not only participating, but he apparently looks good, per Maiocco, who called him a standout during Thursday's session, and David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, who reported that coach Kyle Shanahan said he was impressed that Cowing was in such good shape. The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the 2025 campaign with a hamstring injury that he suffered in late August.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Doesn't play in 2025
Cowing was unable to take the field during the 2025 season due to a hamstring injury.
Cowing, a 2024 fourth-round pick from Arizona, was placed on the injured reserve list in late August and missed San Francisco's entire campaign. The 25-year-old returned to full practice and nearly rejoined the 49ers' active roster for their playoff run but ultimately was unable to do so. Under contract through 2027, Cowing likely will have the opportunity to compete for a depth-role in San Francisco's wide-receiver room ahead of next season.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Ruled out vs. Seahawks
Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out for San Francisco's divisional-round matchup versus the Seahawks on Saturday.
Cowing will not be activated off injured reserve and will now be forced to miss another game. The 2024 fourth-round pick has been sidelined for the entirety of the season with a hamstring injury but will look to make his return next week, should the 49ers advance to the NFC Championship Game.
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49ers' Jacob Cowing: Not playing vs. Eagles
Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out for San Francisco's wild-card matchup versus the Eagles on Sunday.
Cowing was designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week but won't be activated ahead of Sunday's game. The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the entirety of the regular season but will look to make his season debut next week during the divisional round, should the 49ers advance.
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