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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Kyle Shanahan responds to Christian McCaffrey contract speculation
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey missed yet another practice due to “tightness.” McCaffrey’s absence led to speculation that the star RB is “holding in” with hopes of getting a new deal.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 18
49ers Reveal Plan for Starters in Preseason Game vs. Chargers
Good news, 49ers fans. Unlike the preseason opener against the Titans, the 49ers will be playing their starters in the second preseason game against the Chargers on Thursday.
Mike Evans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18
Why 49ers’ Mike Evans left Chargers joint practice early amid injury concerns
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been held out throughout training camp due to tightness. Now, wide receiver Mike Evans is dealing with the same ailment.
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?
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 / 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.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / August 18
Deebo Samuel Saw What Ricky Pearsall Posted And Immediately Had Something To Say
Ricky Pearsall’s season ended before it began. And now, his teammate has thoughts on how he’s spending his time off. Pearsall underwent surgery on Aug.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
49ers joint practice with Chargers: Quick Hits
The San Francisco 49ers got a much different test Tuesday as they held a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers, and there were plenty of storylines to come out of the session.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
49ers injury updates: Encouraging news on Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, others
The San Francisco 49ers took part in a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday at the Chargers' practice facility in El Segundo, California.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 18
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Shares Bleak Mykel Williams Update
Well, this is a bummer. Kyle Shanahan has shared a bleak update on Mykel Williams ahead of the 49ers' Week 1 matchup with the Rams. "We do think he's close," Shanahan said.
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.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
Several 49ers starters to play vs. Chargers, says Kyle Shanahan
Most of the San Francisco 49ers' projected starters sat out last week's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. That won't be the case Thursday night when the 49ers face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Stock Up, Stock Down for 49ers Rookies Following Preseason Opener
The San Francisco 49ers have an intriguing rookie class this year. Immediately after the draft concluded, many in NFL media felt like the 49ers reached on several picks.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 18
49ers' Release of Khalil Herbert Could Signal Good News is Coming
The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with multiple injuries in the running back room this summer. Entering this week, Christian McCaffrey, Kaelon Black, Jordan James, and Isaac Guerendo were all out with injuries.
Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 18
What Pleases Klay Kubiak the Most About Mike Evans' 49ers Training Camp
The San Francisco 49ers are taking the right approach with wide reciever Mike Evans in training camp. So far, Evans hasn't had as much involvement as he would have liked, but that's due to quad issues he suffered a week ago.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
49ers announce roster moves ahead of joint practice with Chargers
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Evan Anderson to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team waived/injured defensive lineman Titus Leo.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
Jim Harbaugh eager to meet Brock Purdy during 49ers-Chargers joint practice
Quarterback Brock Purdy has plenty of fans within the San Francisco 49ers organization. He also has admirers outside the team, including former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
Where PFF ranked the 49ers' defensive line heading into the 2026 season
The lack of consistency along the defensive front had a ripple effect on the San Francisco 49ers' defensive performance last season. The team struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks and defend the run, finishing with an NFL-low 20 total sacks and a league-low 39.8 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Nick Bosa News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18
Doctors send ominous 49ers’ Nick Bosa warnings that could derail 2026 season
San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa has been largely sidelined during training camp as he works his way back from a torn ACL that limited him to just three games in 2025.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
Brock Purdy gives 49ers a major reason for optimism in 2026
Much of the San Francisco 49ers' success during the 2026 season will depend on the health and play of Brock Purdy. The quarterback was limited to nine games last season because of a turf toe injury but still threw for 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, leading the team to a playoff berth.
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.
San Francisco 49ers 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.
Khalil Herbert News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
49ers Announced Four Moves, Officially Cut RB Khalil Herbert
The San Francisco 49ers announced four roster moves on Monday, including officially releasing RB Khalil Herbert. The 49ers also cut OL Kion Smith and signed DE Victor Dimukeje.
George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
New detail emerges on George Kittle’s injury
George Kittle is holding on to hope that he will be ready to go by Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season. The San Francisco 49ers tight end is still working
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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