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San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 8
49ers Suffer Brutal Season-Ending Injury Just Before Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers will open the season without one of the young pieces they hoped would stabilize the middle of the defensive line. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that second-year defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice and will miss the entire 2026 season.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reacts to latest Aaron Donald news
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel with the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia, where they will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Alfred Collins News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers DT Alfred Collins suffered season-ending injury
The San Francisco 49ers received devastating news this week: they will be without one of their projected starters on the defensive front for the entire 2026 season.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Analyst Predicts the 49ers Will Find Help at Edge Rusher by Midseason
Many people expect the San Francisco 49ers to be a competitive team and likely make the NFL playoffs this season. But the team has some holes and needs, and those deficiencies could make for a somewhat rocky ride.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 8
The 5 Biggest Issues That Could Derail the 49ers in 2026
The 2026 regular season is about to kick off for the San Francisco 49ers. They'll look to return to the playoffs after an improbable season last year. It all starts with Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
Nick Bosa News / TWSN / September 8
Nick Bosa’s Week 1 Return Raises the Stakes for the San Francisco 49ers
Ahead of their Week 1 showdown with the division rival Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers have been getting increasingly good news about some key offensive players and their health status ahead of the game, like Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers vs. Rams: 9 limited, 1 non-participant on first injury report of 2026 season
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday (Friday in Melbourne) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 8
49ers Coach Sounds Off on Mike Evans Ahead of 2026 Season
The highlight addition that the San Francisco 49ers made this offseason was wide receiver Mike Evans. It was shocking to see he chose to sign with the 49ers.
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 Players Seem To Think That Antarctica Is Fake
With Week 1 of the 2026 season about to begin, some NFL players have revealed they have doubts about whether or not Antartica exists. After landing in Australia earlier this week, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was asked if he has any questions for Australians.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 8
49ers just dodged a massive bullet against Rams they were 100% hoping to avoid heading into crucial Week 1 showdown
The 49ers are kicking off the 2026 season with a very important divisional game against the Rams and they just caught a major break when it comes to Aaron Donald’s status.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers catch a break: Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia with Rams
The San Francisco 49ers received some good news ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. After much speculation
NFL News / EasySportz / September 8
Who Has the Better Roster: 49ers or Rams?
Thursday’s game in Australia isn’t just between two NFC West rivals. It’s a matchup between two absolutely loaded rosters. San Francisco still has an incredible collection of stars.
Brock Purdy News / Viral Sports News / September 8
49ers Make Brock Purdy Announcement Before Rams Game
When Kyle Shanahan announced the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 captains this week, the names were familiar. That familiarity is the point. Teammates again
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers in Week 1 power rankings: 'No reason to expect this year's team to take a step back'
The San Francisco 49ers are set to open their 2026 NFL campaign against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Several questions still surround the 49ers heading into the new season.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 8
San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams take completely different approaches to Australia travel ahead of Week 1 opener
Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay are utitilizing different strategies for their season opener in Melbourne, Australia, and it has much of social media running wild.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8
49ers insider predicts addition of veteran defensive end to bolster pass rush
The San Francisco 49ers' pass rush produced an NFL-low 20 sacks last season, and there are no guarantees that Nick Bosa's return will provide a significant enough boost during the team's 2026 campaign.
Trent Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Trent Williams Is Believed To Be the First NFL Player To Achieve a Unique Honor
The San Francisco 49ers’ core of stars may be aging, but one advantage that gives them is experience and wisdom, not to mention leadership. Trent Williams, their starting left tackle, is 38 years of age, but he’s still going strong.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 8
49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener
Once again, health is the biggest question mark for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.
Raheem Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
49ers’ Raheem Morris had an unusual mishap on the way to Australia game
Raheem Morris became the ultimate victim of circumstance this week. The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Morris celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday … well, at least in theory.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu To Undergo Foot Surgery; 2026 Return Uncertain
Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans.
Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Mike Evans Says Training Camp Injuries Weren’t Significant
49ers WR Mike Evans wasn’t a full participant most of camp due to groin and quad issues, and his presence is even more vital with Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on injured reserve.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Kyle Shanahan explains why he wasn't 'crushed' by Aaron Donald news
The San Francisco 49ers won't catch a break in the season opener.
Kyle Shanahan News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Kyle Shanahan had great way of dodging question about 49ers’ injuries
Kyle Shanahan is officially back to cracking jokes as the NFL season draws closer. The San Francisco 49ers head coach spoke to reporters on Sunday night ahead of their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 4
49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate
The San Francisco 49ers are coming up on a big season. They're a talented team, but what's hard is that they're competing in an equally talented division: the NFC West.
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