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Kurtis Rourke News / 49ers Webzone / August 30
49ers quarterback shares positive injury update
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke appeared in just one preseason game for the San Francisco 49ers, facing the Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium. The second-year quarterback exited during the second quarter after suffering three broken ribs and was taken to the hospital at halftime for further evaluation.
Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / August 30
PFF Ranked Kyle Shanahan Very High on List of Best NFL Coaches
It’s no secret across the NFL that Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers is considered one of the best head coaches in the business. In his nine seasons at their helm, he has consistently kept them competitive, if not excellent, and he has gotten them to four NFC Championship games and two Super Bowls.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / August 30
49ers Insider Demands Clarity From Kyle Shanahan After Vague Comment Over George Kittle’s Future
The San Francisco 49ers are in a tough position at the moment, with an overwhelming number of players injured. One of the more concerning cases is George Kittle, a key player for the team, who is returning from an Achilles injury.
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.
George Kittle News / Viral Sports News / August 30
49ers Given Strong George Kittle Warning Before Week 1
The San Francisco 49ers face a difficult choice in the coming days as they wrap up roster cuts and turn their attention to the regular-season opener. The team must decide whether tight end George Kittle will take the field against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept.
Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Christian McCaffrey Was Named One of the NFL's Top 10 Players
Over the years, there has been no denying the San Francisco 49ers’ talent. One can doubt whether quarterback Brock Purdy is all that, but they have consistently had capable skill players around him.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
The 49ers Have Decided Who Their QB3 Will Be
The San Francisco 49ers have an excellent, if often criticized, starting quarterback in Brock Purdy. They also have the luxury of a backup quarterback in Mac Jones who would likely be able to be the starter for plenty of teams.
George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 29
The 49ers Should Not Bring George Kittle to Australia for Week 1
George Kittle wants to do something heroic and unprecedented in fewer than two weeks, and the 49ers shouldn't let him. He wants to play in the season opener in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams even though he tore his Achilles on Jan.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 29
49ers make QB3 decision, choose Kurtis Rourke over Adrian Martinez
The San Francisco 49ers have made their decision at QB3 on Saturday. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the 49ers are releasing Adrian Martinez and going with Kurtis Rourke as their number three quarterback behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.
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.
Adrian Martinez News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
49ers To Waive QB Adrian Martinez
The final spot on the 49ers’ quarterback depth chart has been settled. Adrian Martinez is being waived, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Brock Purdy will
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29
49ers Cutting QB Adrian Martinez
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the 49ers are releasing QB Adrian Martinez on Saturday ahead of the deadline to trim rosters down to 53 players. This means that Kurtis Rourke has secured the No.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 29
49ers reporter expresses concerns about the team's defensive line
The San Francisco 49ers may have enough bodies along the defensive line. Whether they have enough players who can consistently get after the quarterback is another question.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 29
Jason McIntyre predicts 49ers could part ways with Kyle Shanahan or John Lynch after 2026 season
Jason McIntyre isn't necessarily predicting Kyle Shanahan will be fired by the San Francisco 49ers after the 2026 season. But he isn't ruling it out, either.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 29
5 49ers Who Should Not Make the Final 53-Man Roster
All 32 NFL teams will soon finalize their 53-man rosters. It’s a difficult task to go from 90 to 53, but one that must be done. However, some players will be easy cuts, especially for the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 29
49ers face NFL's toughest roster decisions ahead of Australia opener
All NFL 53-man rosters must be determined by 6:00 pm EST on Sunday. All general managers and head coaches will face difficult decisions. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan are in the toughest position of all.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Jordan Watkins: 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan Challenged Me to Improve in One Area
Last season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins was basically an afterthought. A fourth-round draft pick in 2025, he appeared in just four games as a rookie and caught two passes for a total of 26 yards.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 28
Kyle Shanahan's comments expose behind-the-scenes chess match for making roster cuts
NFL roster cuts appear painfully simple from the outside. Teams choose their best 53 players, release everyone else and begin preparing for Week 1.
Patrick Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28
49ers Cut RB Patrick Taylor From Injured Reserve
The San Francisco 49ers officially released RB Patrick Taylor from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the NFL Transactions wire. He spent all of last season on the team’s injured reserve list and landed on the injured list once again last week. Taylor, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Memphis back in 2020.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / August 28
Feds say fake 49ers player swindled $1.3M from women
Federal authorities claim a man posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and scammed more than two dozen women out of about $1.3 million. The FBI arrested Daejon Love, 35, and his alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, on Aug.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player
A 35-year-old man successfully defrauded women out of $1.3 million by, in part, posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on social media. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, is facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly convincing women that he would invest money on their behalf into legitimate business vehicles.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Fernando Mendoza's preseason struggles raise questions about transition to NFL
Mendoza, who will start the regular season on the bench behind veteran Kirk Cousins, struggled in the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale on Thursday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
Seahawks' record sale marks the end of a successful era
It's not often a Super Bowl champion changes ownership ahead of the season following the big win, but that's exactly what's happened with the Seattle Seahawks.
Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 26
Nick Bosa's injury situation is still a concern for the 49ers
The 49ers hope to have Bosa back for Week 1, but regardless of his status for that game the 49ers have to be concerned about his situation.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 25
49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives update on Nick Bosa ahead of Week 1
Bosa has not practiced since the beginning of August due to pain in his surgically repaired right knee, and that has raised plenty of questions about whether or not he will be ready for Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices
For the first time since Aug. 8, San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey participated in team drills during practice on Sunday.
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