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49ers’ Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall injuries ahead of Texans game, updated

The San Francisco 49ers (5-2) are preparing for their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans (2-4) at NRG Stadium with uncertainty surrounding two offensive players, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

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George Kittle nailed his advice to 49ers' injured QB Brock Purdy

Although Mac Jones is 4-1 since stepping in as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy’s turf toe injury is turning out to be more serious than initially expected.

San Francisco 49ers News / Sporting News / October 22

49ers' insider believes Robert Saleh will be a head coach again in 2026

Will Robert Saleh get a redemption attempt after the Jets disaster?

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

49ers vs. Texans injury report: Brock Purdy practices while 7 are sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 8 contest against the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Once again, quarterback Brock Purdy starts the practice week as a limited participant.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

Shanahan, McCaffrey break down 49ers' run game success and team identity

The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 7 with just one game over 100 rushing yards—a 119-yard effort in their season-opening win against the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

Will the recent wave of injuries push the 49ers to make a trade before the deadline?

The San Francisco 49ers continue to win games despite their laundry list of injuries on both sides of the ball. Fresh off an impressive 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, the short-handed 49ers once again lost multiple starters for the foreseeable future.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 22

Two new trade candidates at linebacker emerge for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are going to have to decide what they want to do at linebacker, as they have two more games to go until the trade deadline. They have Tatum Bethune starting, but he has just one game of starting experience.

Jermaine Johnson News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jets LB may be the trade piece that saves the 49ers defense

One potential trade candidate that sticks out for the 49ers is New York Jets defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson.

Troubling new update emerges about Brock Purdy's foot injury

49ers deserving of trade-deadline move amid rash of injuries

Jets' biggest problem remains owner Woody Johnson

The most overpaid & underpaid NFL players at every position

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

49ers setbacks? Shanahan shares latest on Purdy and Pearsall

A recent report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini revealed that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy participated in a pregame workout on Sunday ahead of the team's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Trevis Gipson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

49ers Re-Signed DE Trevis Gipson Immediately After Cutting Him

According to Matt Maiocco, the 49ers re-signed DE Trevis Gipson to the practice squad. Gipson was cut today but because he’s a veteran he did not have to pass through waivers and could be instantly added back to the practice squad. Gipson, 28, was a fifth-round pick out of Tulsa by the Bears back in 2020.