New San Francisco 49ers team reporter Briana Jeannel is trending online after posting photos from her preseason outing with the team over the weekend.

The journo started in the new role this August, with her promotion coming as a full-circle moment, given that she grew up in the Bay Area and grew up as a Niners fan.

Jeannel joined the team in 2021, working in digital media and content production. Fast-forward to August 2025, and she’s now the team’s main storyteller, responsible for gameday coverage, player interviews, and injury updates, while she’s also tasked with stirring fan engagement across various platforms.

The newly appointed reporter wrote an open letter to 49ers fans earlier this month, revealing that her new role means more than just a job to her.

“Today, I’m beyond grat

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