Yahoo Sports NFL on De'Zhaun Stribling

Article5 players to watch in the 49ers second preseason gameAugust 20, 2026

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De'Zhaun Stribling had quite the debut last week, shaking off some early issues to catch seven of his eight targets for 63 yards. On Thursday, Stribling will likely get a chance to work with Brock Purdy, and he could even be the focal point with Mike Evans out.

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Stribling's strong debut (7-8 targets, 63 yards) positions him for focal-point role.

Stribling had an impressive debut, catching 7 of 8 targets for 63 yards. He will likely work with Brock Purdy in the second preseason game and could be the focal point with Mike Evans out. If the 49ers see enough from Stribling, this could be his final preseason game before making the roster.