Jake Brendel news archive covering the San Francisco 49ers center from his UCLA Bruins origins through his NFL journey. Articles track his 2016 undrafted signing with the Dallas Cowboys, practice squad and roster stints with the Miami Dolphins, brief stops in Denver and Baltimore, and his long-term role as San Francisco’s starting center. Coverage includes his 2020 opt-out, 2022 return, March 2023 four-year contract extension, and start in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs. Updates address 2024 totals of 88 games played and 54 starts, plus projections for the 2025 season as a veteran anchor of the 49ers interior offensive line.
