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'I Got Screws in Each Ankle': 49ers’ Keion White Shares Major Health Update After Surviving a Near-Fatal Incident

At 4 a.m. on Mission Street in February, Keion White took a bullet to the ankle. Nearly seven months, one broken talus, and two surgical screws later, the San Francisco 49ers defensive end is back, talking about the metal now holding his foot together.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Six 49ers Players Made ESPN's Ranking of the NFL's Top 100 Players

For the last several years, the San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL’s most talented teams. They have had plenty of studs on both sides of the football, and it has resulted in them being consistently competitive, if not excellent, at least when they have been healthy enough.

San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / September 2

George Kittle’s wife Claire is ‘thankful’ for Brock Purdy as star duo gear up for 49ers return

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle’s wife, Claire Kittle, highlighted how much QB Brock Purdy means to the success of George’s career. Kittle established himself as one of the elite TEs in the NFL within a few years after getting drafted in 2015, setting a franchise record for yards as a TE in his second NFL season.

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49ers DE jokes about excessive melatonin use ahead of team’s 16-hour Week 1 trip to Australia

The San Francisco 49ers will open the 2026 NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 1 matchup in Australia. The 49ers and Rams will open their seasons in Melbourne, Australia as the first of seven international regular-season games for the NFL this season.

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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 / September 2

49ers’ De’Zhaun Stribling’s hilarious reaction to sharing No. 7 with scammer Daejon Love

De’Zhaun Stribling has been one of the darlings of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp and pre-season activities. That’s for good reason, too: the rookie impressed fans during the preseason.

Raheem Morris News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 2

49ers DC Raheem Morris Gushes Over This Defensive Lineman

With Nick Bosa out of practice, the 49ers have been able to take a closer look at their other defensive ends. One player who has been seeing a healthy amount of starting reps is defensive end Sam Okuayinonu.

Keion White News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

49ers player has amazing plan to deal with 15-hour flight for Week 1 game

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White is ready to test the limits of what melatonin can do. White and the rest of the Niners will be heading down under next week for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

49ers GM John Lynch on When Wide Receiver Mike Evans Could Return to Practice

The San Francisco 49ers’ big splash this offseason was their signing of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans. They gave the 33-year-old a three-year, $42.4 million contract, and the expectation is that he’ll be their top option in their passing game this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / September 1

49ers Must Protect George Kittle and Nick Bosa: Hurrying Back Would Derail Super Bowl Hopes

Some say The Most Dangerous Game is a classic short story released in 1924. I’d say it’s playing for the San Francisco 49ers. As the team prepares for the rigorous 18-week NFL schedule, major questions remain, particularly regarding the health of two superstars: George Kittle and Nick Bosa.

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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.

Nick Bosa News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 1

49ers Should Expect Nick Bosa's Knee Issue to Linger All Season

For yet another week, the 49ers didn't have Nick Bosa on hand at practice. His knee tendinitis/soreness from his reconstructed ACL is the root cause of his absence.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Walter Nolen, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that 49ers TE George Kittle is expected to practice this week and has a legitimate chance to play in Week 1, as he hasn’t had any setbacks in his Achilles recovery.

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49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling explains number change, sets goal for Australia trip

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will play his first regular-season NFL game nearly 7,900 miles from home when the team travels to Melbourne, Australia, to face the Los Angeles Rams on September 10.

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49ers Rookie Power Rankings Heading Into Week 1

The 49ers' veteran corps isn't good enough to win a Super Bowl. They established that in 2019 and 2023 when they lost. Now, their veterans are even older.

Keion White News / 49ers Webzone / September 2

49ers' Keion White opens up about returning from gunshot wound

With all of the bizarre offseason storylines surrounding the San Francisco 49ers, from Brandon Aiyuk's antics to Jed York's arrest, it became easy to forget that defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle in February.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers have a 'real legit plan' in place for Nick Bosa, says Raheem Morris

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was among the nine players who did not practice on Tuesday. However, general manager John Lynch revealed during a radio interview earlier in the day that Bosa plans to participate on Wednesday before the team travels to Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers' Raheem Morris reveals what makes Shanahan vs. McVay rivalry so special

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has a unique perspective on the rivalry between Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. Morris has worked alongside both head coaches, serving as McVay's defensive coordinator for three seasons before joining Shanahan's staff as the 49ers' defensive coordinator this year.

George Kittle News / TWSN / September 1

George Kittle Should Not Play in the San Francisco 49ers' Season Opener

Less than eight months after undergoing surgery to repair the torn Achilles he suffered during the San Francisco 49ers‘ playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11, George Kittle is already close to making a comeback. Kittle has returned to practice, participated in drills, and has vocalized the potential of playing in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

49ers Signing Four More To Practice Squad

Per Matt Maiocco, the 49ers are signing CB Brandon Codrington, DL Vincent Anthony Jr., OL Foster Sarell and DL Kevin Givens to the practice squad. Here’s

Mac Jones News / Athlon Sports / September 1

49ers Roster Decision Could Open Up Possibility of Mac Jones Trade

The San Francisco 49ers have a luxury that few other NFL teams enjoy. They not only have a Pro Bowl-caliber starting quarterback in Brock Purdy, but behind him, they have a backup in Mac Jones who could possibly start on some other teams.

Darrell Luter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Four Other Teams Put In Claims On Raiders CB Darrell Luter

According to Field Yates, the Titans, Dolphins, Cowboys and Colts all put waiver claims in for CB Darrell Luter after he was let go by the 49ers and ultimately awarded to the Raiders.

Brandon Aiyuk News / EssentiallySports / August 31

'Dumbest Hostage in American History': Brandon Aiyuk Sparks Backlash as 49ers Provide Update on WR’s Status Amid Roster Cuts

Brandon Aiyuk hasn’t set foot in the 49ers’ facility in roughly eight months, and it isn’t because nobody will let him in. He’s the one refusing to walk through the door.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

49ers Announced Four Moves, Put Two On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have placed LB Nick Martin and CB Nate Hobbs on injured reserve. To fill the open roster spots, they re-signed S Ashtyn Davis and P Corliss Waitman.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

49ers’ Road To 53 Features Mykel Williams, Christian Kirk On Injured Lists

The 49ers pared their roster to 53 players today. Yes, injured lists were a key part of the journey. Here is how San Francisco reached the regular-season