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 grateful to officially step into my new role as the San Francisco 49ers team reporter. This is more than a job for me, it’s a dream rooted in childhood memories, family traditions, and a lifelong love for this team and its fans,” she wrote via the team’s official website.
Briana expressed a desire to do things the 49er way, given her respect for the team’s legacy.
As noted above, she’s been trending online this week, thanks to some photos she had taken on the field following Saturday’s preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders, stealing the show after Terrell Owens’ son left an impression on fans.
Check her out below:
Turned Vegas into Dub City ✌️✌️ pic.twitter.com/3gJ03888g4
— Briana (@brianajeannel) August 17, 2025
“The Niners needed this desperately,” a fan claimed.
The Niners needed this desperately
— NoseBleeds (@MADL764872) August 18, 2025
“Sweet heavenly Jesus,” another wrote.
Sweet heavenly Jesus
— NBA Shake (@ShakeZoula) August 18, 2025
“As my grandma from the south would say…. Good lord have mercy. Haha,” said a third.
As my grandma from the south would say…. Good lord have mercy. Haha pic.twitter.com/EOK5LieCHl
— Joey9Fingers (@Joey9Fingerz) August 17, 2025
“She’s showing how a** the Niners are going to be this year 🤭🤭🤭,” a user joked.
She’s showing how ass the Niners are going to be this year 🤭🤭🤭
— Cactus Jacc 🌵☄️🐍 (@Cactus_Jacc) August 18, 2025
“I need more context in picture form for educational purposes only,” someone else begged.
I need more context in picture form for educational purposes only
— Ratchet Righteousness (@RatchetRight) August 18, 2025
The Niners will be back in action this Saturday and are preparing to be without a key player following a recent DUI charge.
The NFC outfit is also dealing with a season-ending injury to a running back.
They are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend and will begin their regular season with an away game against the Seattle Seahawks on September 7.
