QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Thu 2/12/26 2:00 PM

Cowing was unable to take the field during the 2025 season due to a hamstring injury.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing, a 2024 fourth-round pick from Arizona, was placed on the injured reserve list in late August and missed San Francisco's entire campaign. The 25-year-old returned to full practice and nearly rejoined the 49ers' active roster for their playoff run but was ultimately unable to do so. Under contract through 2027, Cowing will likely have the opportunity to compete for a depth-role in San Francisco's wide-receiver room ahead of next season.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Sat 1/17/26 4:53 PM

Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out for San Francisco's divisional-round matchup versus the Seahawks on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing will not be activated off injured reserve and will now be forced to miss another game. The 2024 fourth-round pick has been sidelined for the entirety of the season with a hamstring injury but will look to make his return next week, should the 49ers advance to the NFC Championship Game.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Sat 1/10/26 6:37 PM

Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out for San Francisco's wild-card matchup versus the Eagles on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing was designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week but won't be activated ahead of Sunday's game. The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the entirety of the regular season but will look to make his season debut next week during the divisional round, should the 49ers advance.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Fri 1/9/26 4:56 PM

Cowing (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports, but the wide receiver remains on injured reserve.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing would need to be activated from IR prior to Sunday's game to have a chance to suit up. The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the entire 2025 regular season due to a hamstring injury, so he's unlikely to have a substantial role even if he plays.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Wed 1/7/26 2:37 PM

The 49ers designated Cowing (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing has not played a snap in the 2025 season due to the hamstring injury he suffered during training camp. The wide receiver's return for the wild-card matchup with the Eagles would be a great depth addition to a corps that could be without No. 2 wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (PCL). Cowing will have three days to increase his practice participation and prove he is ready to suit up for Sunday's contest.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Mon 1/5/26 6:59 PM

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Cowing (hamstring) will have his practice window opened Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing spent the entire 2025 season recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered during training camp. The 24-year-old is available to return for the wild-card round against the Eagles and will likely see a mix of reps on offense and special teams should he play.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Wed 12/31/25 9:31 AM

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Cowing (hamstring) could have his 21-day practice window opened during Week 18 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing has been slow to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained early in training camp, which has resulted in him spending the entire season to date on injured reserve. Shanahan had previously stated that the second-year wideout was on track to resume practicing following the 49ers' Week 14 bye, but nearly a month later, Cowing has yet to gain clearance for on-field work. Even if the 49ers elect to open Cowing's practice window at some point during the upcoming week, he's unlikely to be activated prior to Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Seahawks. A return at some point during the postseason could be on the table, however.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Mon 11/17/25 5:12 PM

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Cowing's (hamstring) 21-day practice window will likely be opened following the 49ers' Week 14 bye, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing has yet to play this season after he injured his hamstring during training camp. The 2024 fourth-round pick has seemingly dealt with hamstring issues for most of his two seasons in the league. He recorded four catches for 80 yards on very minimal playing time as a rookie last season.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Fri 10/17/25 7:32 PM

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Cowing (hamstring) is "getting close" to returning from injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2024 fourth-rounder pulled his hamstring during training camp in late July, and the injury was severe enough for Cowing to start the regular season on injured reserve. He would be eligible to return to practice once the 49ers designate him to return from IR, and that could happen as soon as next week leading up to the 49ers' Week 8 clash against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 26.

QJacob Cowing
WR SF (14)
Wed 8/27/25 7:28 PM

The 49ers placed Cowing (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Cowing injured his hamstring in late July, which has sidelined him for the majority of training camp and all three of the 49ers' preseason games. His move to the IR means the 2024 fourth-rounder will be required to miss at least next four games, making Week 5 against the Rams on Thursday, Oct. 2 the earliest he can make his 2025 debut. The 49ers are dealing with several injuries at wide receiver, which opens the door for Junior Bergen, Robbie Chosen and Malik Turner to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Week 1 against the Seahawks.