The San Francisco 49ers are trying to figure out their wide receiver situation before the regular season. After the injury to rookie Jordan Watkins, veteran Russell Gage may now have the inside track on winning the slot receiver role.
The Niners are dealing with a lot of variables at wide receiver right now. Jauan Jennings wants a new contract and has a calf injury, whether real or contract-related, that has kept him out of practice. Brandon Aiyuk seems likely to miss the first few weeks of the regular season. Demarcus Robinson faces a potential suspension.