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Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 19
Christian McCaffrey's Continued Absence Should Worry 49ers Fans
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk speculated that Christian McCaffrey was holding out for a new contract from the 49ers. His absence from practice wasn't just because of "tightness." It made sense since lucrative contract extensions were handed out to Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 19
49ers Have Four Veterans Make Top 30 Over 30 List
The San Francisco 49ers have the luxury of rostering several star players. Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner can all make a case to be the best in the league at their positions.
San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / August 19
Adam Schefter Updates Christian McCaffrey's Status For Week 1
There’s been some discourse over whether San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is truly injured or if he’s doing a subtle holdout for a new contract.
The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
How many of the 39 NFL players to rush for at least 300 yards in a single NFL playoffs can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 19
NFL analyst urges San Francisco 49ers to make trade for two-time Pro Bowler that would take the defense to a new level
Should the 49ers make a trade for Vita Vea? One NFL analyst really believes they need to make it happen. Former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger recently made a strong statement about whether the San Francisco 49ers should trade for defensive tackle Vita Vea. “Yes, absolutely.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
1 last-minute trade 49ers must make before Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
The San Francisco 49ers are still addressing one of the major concerns surrounding their defense as Nick Bosa works his way back from a second ACL reconstruction on the same knee.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 19
New 49ers defensive scheme could lead to young DB's first Pro Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers' defensive backs seem to love the scheme that new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has brought to the team. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown recently said Morris' system thrives on instinctive players and added that this has been his most enjoyable training camp.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / August 19
Three Realistic Landing Spots for Brandon Aiyuk Once 49ers Cut Bait
Brandon Aiyuk has not played in an NFL game since October 2024. That’s when the receiver tore his ACL, but that injury isn’t the reason Aiyuk is away from the team.
Christian Kirk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 19
49ers Have Easy Decision to Make on Christian Kirk for Roster Cuts
Time is running out for a handful of players on the San Francisco 49ers to cement a spot on the final 53-man roster. It’s been almost a month since training camp began, and the second preseason game is looming.
Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
49ers rumors: SF insider ramps up Mac Jones trade buzz after eye-opening debut
Mac Jones’ future with the San Francisco 49ers could become a storyline to watch as the 2026 season approaches, particularly after Kurtis Rourke made a strong first impression in the team’s preseason opener.
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.
Junior Bergen News / 49ers Webzone / August 19
Former 49ers draft pick signs with Jets
The San Francisco 49ers selected Junior Bergen in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the wide receiver couldn't make enough of an impression on offense or special teams to earn a role on the roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 19
49ers' Kyle Shanahan Offers Disappointing Update on Key Player
The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with plenty of injuries over the last year. Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Brock Purdy, and George Kittle are just some of the key players who have had to miss time.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 19
Brock Purdy calls out 49ers after joint practice with Chargers
The San Francisco 49ers are desperately looking for some momentum after injuries continue to riddle their roster. Kyle Shanahan's team can't seem to stay healthy, and that's clearly taking a toll on their execution.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins disagrees with Raiders' reported Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
A Tuesday update revealed that the Las Vegas Raiders are prepared to stick with their plan of starting veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins over rookie and No.1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan takes a hilarious shot at Robert Saleh after practice fights
Joint practices in the NFL are notoriously feisty. When you line up against a different colored jersey in the sweltering heat of training camp, tempers naturally flare.
Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
49ers’ Brock Purdy hits SF with truth bomb after joint Chargers practice
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers locked horns for a joint practice on Tuesday, but starting quarterback Brock Purdy wasn’t exactly thrilled with how his unit performed.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 19
49ers Land Perfect Running Mate for Nick Bosa in 2027 Mock Draft
The 2026 NFL season hasn’t even started yet, but it’s never too early for a mock draft. The San Francisco 49ers aren’t a team that has very many needs on paper.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 18
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan dismisses two theories about Christian McCaffrey's ongoing absence
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan aimed to squash multiple theories about running back Christian McCaffrey's extended absence.
Kurtis Rourke News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
Kurtis Rourke Just Made the 49ers' Roster Math a Lot More Interesting
For 26 snaps on Thursday night, Kurtis Rourke looked like exactly what the 49ers hoped they were getting when they used a seventh-round pick on him in 2025.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 18
Update on 49ers TE George Kittle’s 'eye-popping' recovery emerges after comments
While Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon back on Jan. 11, he has repeatedly made it known throughout 2026 that his goal has been to be cleared for the 49ers' regular-season opener in September.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / August 18
NFL insider responds to contract theory about Christian McCaffrey missing 49ers practices
The theory is that McCaffrey is looking for a pay raise after Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons and Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions reset the market for players at the RB position.
Aaron Donald News / Yardbarker / August 18
NFL insider sounds Aaron Donald alarm for Rams regarding Week 1 game vs. 49ers
Donald still hadn't ended his retirement and re-signed with the Rams as of Monday night.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Christian McCaffrey hold-in theory mirrors tactic that worked on 49ers in recent years
Maybe McCaffrey is hurt. Maybe the San Francisco 49ers are simply being careful with a 30-year-old running back in the middle of August. Or maybe this has nothing to do with tight muscles.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Contract theory about Christian McCaffrey missing 49ers practices emerges
McCaffrey had been held out of four consecutive practices due to what was referred to as "tightness."
George Kittle News / Yardbarker / August 16
49ers TE George Kittle provides injury update: 'I don’t think that’d be a very smart idea'
Kittle is still targeting an improbable return for the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener.
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