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49ers | Kaelon Black returns Tue Aug 18, 11:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black (groin) returned to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 18, taking part in a joint session with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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49ers | Nick Bosa making progress with knee Tue Aug 18, 09:29 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (knee) is doing well, and his knee tendinitis symptoms have been subsiding, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, Aug. 18. He did not practice on Tuesday.
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49ers | Evan Anderson signs one-year deal with SF Tue Aug 18, 05:54 PM
Free-agent DL Evan Anderson signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 49ers also waived DL Titus Leo with a waived/injury designation.
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49ers | Mike Evans comes out of practice on Tuesday Tue Aug 18, 05:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (left quad tightness) came out of practice on Tuesday. He was icing his quad and watched the remainder practice, according to HC Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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49ers | Christian Kirk continues to miss time; roster spot in question Tue Aug 18, 04:25 PM
49ers wide receiver Christian Kirk still isn't back at practice after straining his calf midway through the first training camp practice. "That's been unfortunate for him because he had the same thing in OTAs, so he missed that," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "And he hasn't been ready to go. He did it the first practice, before we even got to team periods, so I know he's been extremely frustrated with it."
| Footballguys view: Kirk went from fighting for a starting spot to fighting for a roster spot. Shanahan added: "We love the guy so far, but hopefully, he can have some better luck going forward here so he gets some reps out here." Demarcus Robinson, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Jordan Watkins have all gained ground in Kirk's absence. |
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49ers | Mike Evans leaves practice early Tue Aug 18, 04:24 PM
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exited Tuesday's joint practice early. He had his left foot/ankle initially wrapped in ice, according to multiple reports, but later had only his quad wrapped in an ice pack.
| Footballguys view: "They just said he has some tightness, so we were just being smart, taking him out," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "I don't think it's anything worse, so we'll see when we get in there, but nothing that I'm worried about right now." Evans strained a quadriceps in the Aug. 1 practice and didn't return until Aug. 15. We'll continue to monitor his status in the coming days. |
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49ers | Mykel Williams may miss start of regular season Tue Aug 18, 03:29 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Mykel Williams (knee) is a 'longshot' to play in Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey could have practiced Tue Aug 18, 03:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (muscle tightness) would have practiced on Tuesday, Aug. 18, if they were not joint sessions, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: There has been speculation that McCaffrey's injury is actually a hold-in, but Shanahan cleared the air on the situation. Shanahan said that speculation about McCaffrey not practicing for contract-related reasons "would be wrong." NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the same on Monday night. McCaffrey's recent past -- in particular his injury-marred 2024 season -- makes it hard to take these issues at face value. But with multiple reports suggesting the star running back's absence is for exactly the reason stated, we remain optimistic. Also, we'll be watching closely for reasons not to be. |
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49ers | SF signs two on Monday Mon Aug 17, 08:11 PM
Free-agents OL Nick Zakelj and DL Victor Dimukeje (Giants) have signed one-year deals with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 17. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 49ers also released OL Kion Smith.
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49ers | Khalil Herbert let go Mon Aug 17, 02:27 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Khalil Herbert was released Monday, Aug. 17.
| Footballguys view: It's reasonable to believe Herbert's release means the 49ers are satisfied with their health and depth at running back, where the group is talented but dealing with multiple injuries. Christian McCaffrey, who's missed a week due to tightness, Jordan James (ribs), Kaelon Black (adductor), and Isaac Guerendo have all been missing time. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey continues to miss practice Mon Aug 17, 01:05 AM
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey first missed practice on Monday, with his absence generally (and vaguely) attributed to "tightness." Nearly a week later, he's still not practicing. Via Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group, McCaffrey wasn't practicing again on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: For now, the 49ers may simply be protecting McCaffrey from himself. In 2025, McCaffrey led the league with 413 regular-season touches in 17 games. At 30, McCaffrey is already pushing the age envelope for tailbacks. He has had 2,284 regular-season touches in nine NFL seasons. We'll continue to monitor this situation. As Profootballtalk.com suggested, at some point, it will be fair to wonder whether it's something more than proactive maintenance -- especially since a similar scenario played out in 2024, when Achilles issues ultimately cost McCaffrey 13 games. |
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49ers | George Kittle feeling positive on rehab Mon Aug 17, 01:01 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles), on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, feels positive about his on-field rehab. 'I'm hitting numbers I need to hit. I'm pretty close,' Kittle said.
| Footballguys view: Kittle would miss at least the first four games if he isn't activated back to the active roster on Aug. 30. The veteran tight end tore his right Achilles in a Jan. 11 playoff game against the Eagles. He underwent surgery three days later. Kittle, who continues to target the season opener for his return, said the next two weeks will "let me know if I'm ready to play Week 1 or not." Kittle added that he will have to practice in pads before the season opener to play against the Rams. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa doing work on the side Sun Aug 16, 01:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (knee) was doing some work on the side at practice Sunday, Aug. 16, as he makes his way back from soreness and tendinitis after surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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49ers | Khalil Dinkins works out for SF Sun Aug 16, 10:31 AM
Free-agent TE Khalil Dinkins (49ers) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Aug. 15.
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49ers | Jacob Cowing practicing Sat Aug 15, 03:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) is participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Cowing has been making big plays this offseason. Reporters around the team have suggested that Cowing could carve out a role on offense while also contributing on special teams as a return man. |
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49ers | Mike Evans on field Saturday Sat Aug 15, 03:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) is participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: The quad strain Evans has is considered 'very minor' from reporters around the team. Evans can still produce as a WR2 for Fantasy GMs if he's healthy. He has a current ADP of WR29 (6.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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49ers | Nate Hobbs to miss a few weeks Fri Aug 14, 04:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Nate Hobbs (groin) will be sidelined for a few weeks because of a groin injury he suffered at practice this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Kurtis Rourke released from the hospital Fri Aug 14, 02:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (ribs) was released from the hospital on Thursday, Aug. 14. Initial X-rays did not show any broken ribs, according to head coach Kyler Shanahan.
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49ers | Rib injury for Kurtis Rourke Thu Aug 13, 11:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (ribs) exited the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Aug. 13, and is questionable to return after injuring his ribs.
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49ers | Jack Jones injures hand Thu Aug 13, 09:43 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Jack Jones (hand) is questionable to return to the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans after exiting with a hand injury.
Link to story 49ers | Niners bring back Eli Apple Wed Aug 12, 09:35 PM
Free-agent CB Eli Apple was re-signed by the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
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49ers | Junior Bergen off roster Wed Aug 12, 04:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Junior Bergen was waived Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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49ers | San Francisco adding Zamir White Wed Aug 12, 04:16 PM
Free-agent RB Zamir White (Raiders) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Aug. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Demarcus Robinson pushing for roster spot Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson enjoyed 'another big day' at camp on Tuesday, Aug. 11, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner, who writes that the veteran continues to show he could function as a 'valuable backup at multiple spots' for the team in 2026.
| Footballguys view: Robinson can come through for his team, just like he did in the Wild Card win over the Eagles where he snared six passes for 111 yards and one touchdown. With the addition of Deebo Samuel, Robinson has moved down the depth chart and is competing for around the no.5 spot. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa dealing with tendinitis, is week-to-week Tue Aug 11, 05:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (knee) is dealing with tendinitis in his ACL-repaired right knee and is week-to-week, according to HC Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey misses another practice on Tuesday Tue Aug 11, 05:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (tightness) is not participating in a second-consecutive practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but was working on the field earlier, according to a source.
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49ers | Mike Evans back at practice Tue Aug 11, 03:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quad) returned to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Evans is the 49ers' prized free-agent acquisition. The longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver is entering his 13th NFL season but continues to perform at a high level. He is expected to provide quarterback Brock Purdy with the best boundary target and red-zone weapon of his career -- as long as he's on the field. We'll be monitoring Evans' health all month. Remember, his WR27 ADP and fifth-round price don't reflect Evans' historic production. |
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49ers | Increasing confidence that George Kittle will be ready for Week 1 Tue Aug 11, 02:12 AM
49ers star tight end George Kittle continues to make terrific progress working back from the torn Achilles he suffered in January, and there's a high level of confidence at this point that he'll end up being able to play Week 1 vs. the Rams, sources tell CBSSports' Matt Zenitz.
| Footballguys view: On Monday, Kittle was doing what ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner characterized as "the most strenuous workout the media has seen him do: in this camp on the side as he continues to work his way back. Kittle was running routes and catching passes during individual drills. Kittle is being drafted as TE9, which suggests the fantasy hive mind is open to an early return. |
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49ers | Nick Zakelj cut loose by SF Mon Aug 10, 09:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers OL Nick Zakelj was released from the 49ers' roster, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 10.
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Free-agent RB Nyheim Hines (Saints) and RB Zamir White (Raiders) recently worked out for the San Francisco 49ers.
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49ers | Nick Bosa remains sidelined Mon Aug 10, 02:09 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (knee) is missing his fourth straight practice Monday, Aug. 10, because of soreness.
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49ers | No practice for Christian McCaffrey Mon Aug 10, 02:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 10, because of tightness.
| Footballguys view: Monday's practice is the first one the 30-year-old RB has missed in this year's camp. As USA Today's Kyle Madson suggested, given McCaffrey's importance to the 49ers, it's not a huge surprise they'd be cautious with any issue he's having. Even general tightness isn't worth pushing on Aug. 10 with a joint practice against the Tennessee Titans looming Tuesday. It's unclear whether McCaffrey will be ready in time to participate in that joint session. We'll follow up, but there's nothing to indicate McCaffrey will be out for any prolonged period. |
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling back on the field Sun Aug 9, 03:01 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) was back at practice Saturday, Aug. 8, and he was able to catch balls from multiple quarterbacks on multiple routes, making several splash plays. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Stribling has been picking things up in a hurry.
| Footballguys view: Finally some good news about a 49ers injury situation. With Ricky Pearsall already on the shelf for the year and veterans Christian Kirk and Mike Evans dealing with injuries, Stribling has a clear path to playing time right away. He should be on your late round target list. |
49ers | Dre Greenlaw returns to team drills Sun Aug 9, 03:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (general soreness) was able to return to team drills Saturday, Aug. 8, after missing some time due to general soreness.
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49ers | Mike Evans appears close to full strength Sun Aug 9, 02:43 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) did not practice Saturday, Aug. 8, but he was able to work on the side. Evans reportedly appears close to full strength, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans likely feels like he can return right now, but the team wants to be smart with the veteran receiver.
| Footballguys view: We just want to see Evans get in some practices intermittently with veteran rest days mixed in to feel ok about taking him at ADP. Evans is often available in the fifth round even though he should be the clear #1 target in a productive passing game. The age/injury risk is more than baked into his cost. |
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49ers | Christian Kirk working through calf issue Sun Aug 9, 02:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk (calf) remained sidelined from practice Saturday, Aug. 8, as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
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49ers | Several players missing from practice Sun Aug 9, 02:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black (adductor), WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring), RB Jordan James (rib), FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger), OT Vederian Lowe (ankle), S Malik Mustapha (hamstring), OL Brett Toth (concussion), DL Keion White (adductor), OL Carver Willis (concussion) and OL Nick Zakelj (elbow) each missed practice Saturday, Aug. 9, due to injury. Many of the players were able to do some work on the side.
| Footballguys view: This is not a complete list of the players who are out because of injuries. The 49ers have not played a preseason game yet. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa sits out Saturday's practice Sun Aug 9, 10:41 AM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa (undisclosed) missed his third consecutive day of practice due to 'soreness' Saturday, Aug. 8, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, although he said that the team didn't have any concerns about a setback.
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49ers | Luke Gifford injury update Sun Aug 9, 10:34 AM
San Francisco 49ers LB Luke Gifford (hamstring) has been dealing with a recent hamstring injury, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
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49ers | Brett Toth injury update Sun Aug 9, 10:27 AM
San Francisco 49ers OL Brett Toth (concussion) has been dealing with a recent concussion, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
Link to story 49ers | Mike Evans works on the side Thu Aug 6, 10:42 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 6, but he did individual work on the side.
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49ers | Colton Dowell off roster Thu Aug 6, 06:06 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Colton Dowell was waived Thursday, Aug. 6.
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49ers | Hip issue for Jacob Cowing Thu Aug 6, 04:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of a hip flexor strain.
| Footballguys view: With this injury, Demarcus Robinson is now the only healthy 49ers wide receiver among the top six on their depth chart. Ricky Pearsall is out for the year, but Cowing and the others aren't expected to be out for long. It's still an ominous trend when you combine it with three of the team's top four running backs being out, leaving only Christian McCaffrey as healthy enough to practice right now. |
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling back at practice Thu Aug 6, 01:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) is back at practice on Thursday, Aug. 6. He has not practiced since Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Finally a piece of good news about the 49ers wide receivers and injuries. If Stribling can stay on the practice field, he should be in line for a large role to begin the season. The #33 overall pick should be on your late round target list. |
49ers | Christian Kirk remains sidelined Thu Aug 6, 12:47 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk (calf) did not practice once again on Wednesday, Aug. 5, though he did do some conditioning work on the side.
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49ers | No practice for Kyle Juszczyk Wed Aug 5, 06:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of a broken finger.
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49ers | Two receivers try out for SF Wed Aug 5, 05:57 PM
Free-agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (Saints) and WR Kristian Wilkerson (Bills) recently worked out for the San Francisco 49ers.
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling misses another practice Wed Aug 5, 01:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to story 49ers | Mike Evans remains sidelined Wed Aug 5, 01:48 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: This is supposed to be a minor issue, so hopefully he won't be out of practice for long. |
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49ers | KhaDarel Hodge joins 49ers Wed Aug 5, 01:13 PM
Free-agent WR KhaDarel Hodge (Falcons) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Aug. 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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