Shanahan outlines 49ers rookie receiver Cowing’s lack of usage
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Kyle Shanahan is not ready to put rookie wide receiver Jason Cowing in the mix yet, even though Brandon Aiyuk and Ronnie Bell had their challenges in the 49ers' Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Shanahan did not get into specifics why Cowing isn't ready to join the offense on the field, but made it clear it is not going to happen after the 49ers' struggles in Los Angeles. "There's lots of reasons that go into it," Shanahan said said via conference call on Monday. "But he hasn't been able to make his way into that group yet, and the more he gets comfortable with the offense and the more consistent he gets then he'll earn those opportunities." Cowing appeared to have an upward trajectory during rookie minicamp and the beginning of training camp until he was sidelined with a hamstring injury. While the Arizona product has been utilized as the punt returner, his time to contribute on the offense still is to be determined. With Deebo Samuel (calf), Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) and George Kittle (hamstring) sidelined with injuries, the 49ers are looking for bigger contributions from their other receiving playmakers. Jauan Jennings proved he can be the...
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