49ers roster sortable by name, jersey number for preseason opener vs. Cowboys

The San Francisco 49ers open their 2018 preseason schedule Thursday evening at home against the Dallas Cowboys, kicking off at 7 p.m. PT. Kyle Shanahan has said the starters will get some playing time, but it likely will not be more than one or two series on both sides of the ball.

We’re ready to enjoy that, but the lion’s share of this first game will feature reserves, both critical and looking to just get some film on tape. This means there will be a whole lot of players on the field with whom we are not quite familiar. We know a lot of the big names and numbers, but there are plenty of players we barely recognize, if we recognize them at all.

And so, we return once again with our sortable roster. You can sort by jersey number, name, and position. That way, when the starters depart the game, you can sort through this to figure out who is coming in the game. There is one list for offense and special teams players, and a second list for defensive players.

As the game moves along, particularly into the fourth quarter, we'll be trying to figure who is in the game doing what at any given moment. It is fun seeing the bottom of the depth chart get some playing time, but it helps to actually know their names and numbers.