Preseason Spotlight: Who Steps Up? | NFL News

The Niners’ preseason opener is a make-or-break moment for unsung players battling for roster spots. With stars sitting out, focus shifts to gritty contenders like De’Zhaun Stribling, Khalil Herbert (now a RB priority), and Kurtis Rourke — healthy and hungry for backup QB duty. The offensive line sees Robert Jones vying for left guard, while defense hinges on Romello Height’s pass-rush potential and Nick Martin’s linebacker reps. Don’t miss Bryson Eason, Marques Sigle, or Nate Hobbs — this game could be their ticket to the 53-man squad. Pressure’s on. Who rises? 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/f0dd27d9e0224335