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San Francisco: 49ers Talent Rookie's Dream May Be Shattered on Cutdown Day


Posted August 24, 2025

Santa Clara, CA — This summer, Terique Owens — son of Hall of Famer Terrell Owens — turned August into a real audition. He stacked solid camp days and capped the preseason with a 22-yard touchdown in the finale, a late jolt that kept Levi’s buzzing and his roster case alive.

But just as the picture seemed to sharpen, Skyy Moore arrived. Traded in days before the finale, Moore immediately logged snaps at receiver and punt returner — a role the 49ers need after injuries hit the room — signaling that special teams value might decide the last spot more than box-score production. With Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and rookie Ricky Pearsall headlining when healthy, the Owens–Moore battle has become a classic “WR6 with ST juice” decision.  

Owens speaks plainly — and calmly — about the competition:

“I grew up dreaming of wearing the 49ers’ red and gold, and I believe I belong on this team; today Skyy Moore had some flashes — the 49ers clearly like him as a returner and I think he’ll do well — but I’ve played steady, done things the right way, and stayed ready, so I believe I deserve a real chance to compete for the final spot.”

Owens’ message lands where it matters: he doesn’t deny what Moore brings, but he underscores durability, detail and discipline — qualities Kyle Shanahan respects, and traits that carry weight with new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer as he reshapes fourth-down units. Ultimately, cutdown day will say what the building values most right now: heart & consistency, or pop & return value — and whether Owens’ August surge was enough to keep his dream in the red and gold alive.

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