Yahoo Sports NFL on Jordan Watkins

ArticleEddy Pineiro caps off the 49ers’ preseason with a perfect performanceAugust 28, 2026

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Jones took an aggressive shot down the field to Jordan Watkins on third down, but Watkins didn't pick up the ball in time. Watkins also braced for a hit on his initial kickoff return. That is not a trait the coaching staff is looking for.

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Watkins' ball tracking and kickoff return approach drew coaching staff concern.

Watkins failed to track a deep pass from Mac Jones on third down and also braced for a hit on his initial kickoff return, a trait the 49ers coaching staff is not looking for in their receiver.