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NFL Punishes Jake Tonges Over Play in Which 49ers TE Suffered Season-Ending Injury Against Rams

Week 1 of the 2026 regular season proved to be a double-whammy for San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges. Despite his team winning against the Los Angeles Rams 27-7, Tonges not only sustained a knee injury during the game that ended his season prematurely, but also incurred a penalty imposed by the league.

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49ers Get Major George Kittle Injury Update Before Dolphins Game

George Kittle carries no injury designation into the San Francisco 49ers’ home opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, after practicing fully Friday.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 20

49ers Get Major Injury Update on Breakout Rookie Receiver

De’Zhaun Stribling had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to miss about 10 weeks, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday. The rookie receiver went on injured reserve this week.

Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / September 19

49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Is Concerned About Two of Miami’s Players on Offense

The schedule-makers did the San Francisco 49ers a solid by giving them a Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday after they defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Australia last Thursday.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 19

49ers Player Punished by NFL for Play That Ended His Season

The San Francisco 49ers will take the field Sunday for their home opener against the Miami Dolphins with a 1-0 record and a pair of Week 1 fines still hanging over the locker room.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Kyle Juszczyk News / Athlon Sports / September 19

NFL Announces Major Punishment Decision For 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk

Kyle Juszczyk and the San Francisco 49ers picked up exactly the kind of season-opening statement they wanted, beating the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL’s first regular-season game played in Australia.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

49ers announce roster moves, place WR De'Zhaun Stribling on IR ahead of Sunday's game

On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's game with the Miami Dolphins. The game will be the 49ers' home opener at Levi's Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

49ers Place WR De’Zhaun Stribling On IR

The 49ers announced that they have placed WR De’Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve following ankle surgery and elevated DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo for Week 2.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 19

7 49ers to Watch Closely in Week 2 vs. Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers will begin a three-game home stand on Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins for Week 2. It’s a game that could be a drag for the 49ers initially after traveling to Australia to face an exciting division rival, the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 19

NFL punishes 49ers veteran just a few days after he suffers a season-ending injury in dominant Week 1 win over the Rams

Veteran tight end Jake Tonges saw his season end before the first game even ended and now he’s out nearly $10k because the NFL fined him for the leg whip that led to his MCL injury.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 19

49ers Playing Kaelon Black Goes Beyond Reducing McCaffrey’s Usage

One of the most overworked players in the NFL over the last few seasons has been Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers have been working him down to the bone, especially after last season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 19

49ers Week 2 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football

The San Francisco 49ers may need to make a late change at kicker when they host the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Eddy Piñeiro missed all three practices due to an illness and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday.

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Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

Kyle Shanahan explains why Dolphins could present problems for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers know exactly what kind of challenge is coming Sunday. It's not just about stopping Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane. It's not just about containing QB Malik Willis.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 19

How the 49ers are Revitalizing the Running Game

As impressive as the 2025 season was for the 49ers, they had one surprising issue. It was that they couldn’t run the ball efficiently. 2025 was the worst year of running the ball for Kyle Shanahan since he became the 49ers' head coach in 2017.

Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / September 19

ESPN Analyst Predicts 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Will Have an Easy Time in Week 2

While the San Francisco 49ers are yet again being hit by the injury bug, things are looking relatively optimistic for them overall. They made quick work of the seemingly stacked Los Angeles Rams 27-7 last Thursday in Australia, and they will now face the Miami Dolphins back home at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

49ers vs. Dolphins: 5 Players to Watch in the Home Opener

After Week One of the NFL season, one thing is apparent: perhaps the numerous football pundits/commentators and former players should refrain from prediction segments on their respective shows.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

Kyle Shanahan has high expectations for 49ers CB Renardo Green after strong start to 2026

Renardo Green's interception of Matthew Stafford in the San Francisco 49ers' season opener was the kind of play that can change the way a young cornerback is viewed.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

49ers Kyle Shanahan calls Fred Warner the most consistent athlete he's ever been around

There are plenty of ways to describe San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner. All-Pro. Team captain. Defensive leader. Difference-maker. Warner entered the 2026 season already sitting second behind Patrick Willis on San Francisco's all-time tackles list.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 18

Patrick Willis Reacts to Fred Warner Breaking His 49ers Franchise Record

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner continued making history in red and gold during Week 1 this season. He overtook Patrick Willis in career tackles to become the all-time franchise leader in that category, with Warner reaching 958 tackles compared to Willis' 950.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18

49ers To Make K Addition

The 49ers will play their first game on American soil this Sunday. They may do so with a new kicker in the fold on a temporary basis, though. Eddy Pineiro is currently dealing with an illness.

Deebo Samuel News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 18

Deebo Samuel's Return to 49ers Is Even More Justified After Week 1 Injuries

It's almost Week 2, and the San Francisco 49ers have already lost two key offensive weapons to injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed tight end Jake Tonges is out for the year, while rookie wide reciever De'Zhaun Stribling is out for roughly 10 weeks.

Jake Tonges News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

49ers TE Jake Tonges To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The 49ers placed tight end Jake Tonges on injured reserve Wednesday. The fifth-year tight end was known to be in store for missed time as a result, but he will not return in 2026.