49ers Preseason Battle for Roster Spots | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers closed preseason with a gritty 18-12 win over the Raiders, spotlighting backups vying for final roster spots as starters rested. Rookie Kaelon Black and Jordan James battled for RB depth, showing flashes despite miscues. Carver Willis made a strong case for starting left guard, stepping up when others were banged up. Off-field, owner Jed York entered a no-contest plea on misdemeanors, with GM John Lynch calling it a personal matter that hasn’t shaken team focus. With cuts looming, the 49ers head to Melbourne this Wednesday for their season opener against the Rams — ready to hit the ground running in Australia. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db9c14276f8d8529