49ers roster (and coaching staff) features familiar faces for Broncos
The Broncos have four former 49ers on their roster: right tackle Mike McGlinchey (2018-2022), defensive tackle D.J. Jones (2017-2021), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (2019-2024) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (2021-2024).
San Francisco, meanwhile, has two former Denver players: edge defender Jaylon Allen (2024) and offensive lineman Zack Johnson (2021).
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, of course, grew up on Denver's sideline as the son of Mike Shanahan, who won a pair of Super Bowls with the Broncos. San Francisco's offensive coordinator is Klay Kubiak, the son of former backup quarterback Gary Kubiak, who later served as head coach of Denver's squad that won Super Bowl 50.
As the NFL likes to say: football is family. The Broncos and 49ers are no exception.
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