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Players on the Bubble to Make San Francisco 49ers Roster

Players on the Bubble to Make San Francisco 49ers Roster

Now that the San Francisco 49ers have completed their first preseason game, it is a good time to review who is fighting to make the roster. Who are the locks, who are the bubble players, and who will get cut when the preseason ends?

Kurtis Rourke News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
49ers QB Kurtis Rourke back at facility after hospital visit

49ers QB Kurtis Rourke back at facility after hospital visit

According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was back at the team facility Friday following an injury scare during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 14
5 49ers Whose Stock Lowered in the Preseason Opener

5 49ers Whose Stock Lowered in the Preseason Opener

Not everything was perfectly positive for the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason opener loss to the Tennessee Titans. There were some negatives to the game, specifically with player performances.

Deebo Samuel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14
Deebo Samuel officially gets No. 19 back with 49ers

Deebo Samuel officially gets No. 19 back with 49ers

San Francisco 49ers will once again see wide receiver Deebo Samuel in No. 19 as he officially returns to the number he wore during his first five seasons with the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 14
4 Depth Chart Changes That Could Be Coming After 49ers' Preseason Opener

4 Depth Chart Changes That Could Be Coming After 49ers' Preseason Opener

The San Francisco 49ers have one preseason game out of the way and two left to play. The preseason opener wasn't the most exciting game you'll ever watch, but some interesting information was learned.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14
Buccaneers keep telling teams the same thing about Vita Vea

Buccaneers keep telling teams the same thing about Vita Vea

Vea was a first-round pick, No. 12 overall, by the Buccaneers in 2018 and has been a key part of the team's defense ever since, being named to two Pro Bowl teams.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
49ers practice and media schedule ahead of preseason matchup vs. Chargers

49ers practice and media schedule ahead of preseason matchup vs. Chargers

The San Francisco 49ers will hold three full practices this week as they prepare for their preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. This includes the final two Santa Clara practices that are open to fans, while the other will take place in Southern California as a joint session with the Chargers.

Nick Bosa News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
49ers' Nick Bosa offers positive update on ACL recovery and Week 1 status

49ers' Nick Bosa offers positive update on ACL recovery and Week 1 status

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has missed several training camp practices due to soreness and tendinitis in his surgically repaired knee. The pass rusher was limited to just three games last season after suffering a torn ACL, but was medically cleared at the start of training camp.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
49ers work out three defensive backs amid secondary injuries

49ers work out three defensive backs amid secondary injuries

According to the NFL transaction report, the San Francisco 49ers brought in three defensive backs for tryouts: Bryce Hall Corey Mayfield Jr. Troy Pride Jr.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 14
49ers' Recent 4th Round Pick Could Be in Big Trouble Ahead of Week 1

49ers' Recent 4th Round Pick Could Be in Big Trouble Ahead of Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers took the field for their first preseason game on Friday night. The team ended up falling short against the Tennessee Titans, but some good information was learned.

Kurtis Rourke News / TWSN / August 14
49ers Preseason Winners and Losers: De’Zhaun Stribling, Kurtis Rourke Shine in Debut 

49ers Preseason Winners and Losers: De’Zhaun Stribling, Kurtis Rourke Shine in Debut 

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the 2026 Preseason with a loss vs. the Tennessee Titans. Even if the outcome is irrelevant, the production still matters, and there are always winners and losers.  De’Zhaun Stribling’s meteoric hype train is only growing after his debut.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
Why Kyle Shanahan felt comfortable sitting the 49ers starters vs. Titans

Why Kyle Shanahan felt comfortable sitting the 49ers starters vs. Titans

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins is projected to start this season, and he played Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. Aside from Collins, however, the rest of the 49ers' projected starters sat out the preseason opener.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 14
5 49ers Who Disappointed in Preseason Loss to Titans

5 49ers Who Disappointed in Preseason Loss to Titans

The San Francisco 49ers got the preseason rolling on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans. The 49ers ended up losing 19-13, in a game where they didn't play almost any of their starters.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
49ers urged to move on from former fourth-round draft pick

49ers urged to move on from former fourth-round draft pick

Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes it's time for the San Francisco 49ers to move on from wide receiver Jacob Cowing, a fourth-round pick in 2024, to make room for other players.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 14
49ers vs. Titans PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

49ers vs. Titans PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers dropped their preseason opener, suffering a 19-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game, providing a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who has more work to do.

Kurtis Rourke News / Field Level Media / August 14
49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury

49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital after sustaining a rib injury during Thursday night's preseason opener. The second-year signal-caller experienced difficulty breathing after completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards in the 19-13 loss to the visiting Tennessee Titans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14
Titans' Saleh shares worrisome take about struggles of Ward vs. 49ers

Titans' Robert Saleh shares worrisome take about struggles of Cam Ward vs. 49ers

Following Tennessee's 19-13 win, Saleh shared a worrisome take regarding the play of his QB1.

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Three teams that could still trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Three teams that could still trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Even though it appears edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is happy to be back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and they're pumped to have him, it's only for as long as these two parties think it's working.

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George Kittle News / Pro Football Rumors / August 13
49ers’ George Kittle Trending Toward Week 1 Return

49ers’ George Kittle Trending Toward Week 1 Return

The highest-profile 49er remaining on the team’s active/PUP list, George Kittle continues to make strides as the team readies for its regular-season opener.

Ricky Pearsall News / Field Level Media / August 13
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall on recovery: 'Road back starts now'

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall on recovery: 'Road back starts now'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said Thursday that he is ready to tackle his expected nine-month recovery following knee surgery. "Nothing to be disappointed about.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Comeback Player of the Year: Five players who should actually win the award

Comeback Player of the Year: Five players who should actually win the award

The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award should be about more than simply having a better season than the one before.  

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 13
49ers’ Robert Jones Leading LG Battle; Ricky Pearsall Facing 9-Month Recovery

49ers’ Robert Jones Leading LG Battle; Ricky Pearsall Facing 9-Month Recovery

As of Aug. 6, Connor Colby was the leader in the 49ers’ left guard competition. He was reportedly “solidly ahead” of main challenger Robert Jones at the time.

Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 13
49ers get clarification on Nick Bosa's lingering knee issue

49ers get clarification on Nick Bosa's lingering knee issue

Given his injury history, it wasn't much of a surprise — though it was definitely worrisome — to know that Bosa was dealing with some knee tendinitis.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Kyle Shanahan offers candid injury update on Christian McCaffrey

Kyle Shanahan offers candid injury update on Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is already dealing with injury concerns, and it’s only August. 

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Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 11
49ers give worrisome Nick Bosa injury update

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