The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver group enters roster projections with uncertainty, as some outlets suggest veteran free-agent target Christian Kirk may not make the final 53-man roster. David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard is cited in reporting that Kirk could be projected to finish outside the team’s roster, despite the expectation he would add experience.
The coverage frames this against a receiving corps that already includes multiple players with uncertain roles and projections. Alongside Kirk, names mentioned include Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, Deebo Samuel, Demarcus Robinson, and Jordan Watkins, reflecting competition for limited spots. Yahoo Sports and the New York Post both highlight Deebo Samuel as a “wild card,” implying that how Samuel is used—given his status and potential involvement—could shift the final roster picture.
While the outlets differ in emphasis, both converge on the idea that the 49ers’ final receiver decisions could hinge on performance and usage during offseason/early-season evaluation, with Kirk facing a difficult path to a roster spot.
