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Fake wide receivers to undercover stings: did the 49ers have the wildest NFL preseason of all time?
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · As published by The Guardian
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on the 49ers' preseason, including details of fake wide receivers and undercover stings, readers can refer to The Guardian's coverage. The 49ers have had a notable NFL preseason.
The 49ers have had a notable NFL preseason. Details of their activities are available from The Guardian.
The team's preseason has been described as potentially the wildest of all time. This description is based on certain events, although specifics are limited in this summary.
For more information on the 49ers' preseason, including details of fake wide receivers and undercover stings, readers can refer to The Guardian's coverage.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: The Guardian ·
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