Yahoo Sports NFL on Jacob Cowing

Cowing's 83-yard punt return TD likely secures his 53-man roster spot.

Cowing appeared to be on the outside looking in at a crowded receiver position and his only path to the roster seemed to be winning the punt returner job. He seized that opportunity against the Chargers, taking a punt return 83 yards for a touchdown after Deebo Samuel declined the role. The source states this play should ensure Cowing's spot on the 53-man roster; had it been a regular season game, it would have been the first punt return touchdown for the 49ers since Ted Ginn. Cowing has struggled to find his spot since being drafted in 2024, making this preseason moment one of the cooler recent developments.

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