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49ers TE George Kittle reveals his target NFL return date after Achilles recovery

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is nearing his return to the field after suffering an Achilles tear in January 2026. The 33-year-old Kittle had 57 receptions and 628 yards in 11 games last season, struggling through hamstring injuries before his Achilles tear in the Wild Card round vs.

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49ers Urged to Add Veteran Reinforcements to Banged-Up Running Back Room

This is going to shock absolutely nobody, but the San Francisco 49ers are having injury issues this summer. The running back room, in particular, has been ravaged by injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 16

49ers Could Get Key Offensive Weapon Back In Time for Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with their fair share of injuries over the last few seasons. Last year, in particular, saw key players like Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and George Kittle all suffer serious injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 16

49ers training camp: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones shine in practice as WR chemistry grows

The San Francisco 49ers held their 13th full training camp practice on Sunday as they continued preparations for the 2026 NFL season. It was the final practice open to fans and the last practice before Tuesday's joint session with the Los Angeles Chargers in El Segundo, California.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

NFC Notes: Mike Evans, Matthew Stafford, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers WR Mike Evans is heading into season 13, and HC Kyle Shanahan has fielded questions about the health of the team’s new star veteran receiver and what expectations they have for him.

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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 / Yardbarker / August 17

49ers should start preparing for this Christian McCaffrey scenario

49ers should start preparing for worst-case Christian McCaffrey scenario

The San Francisco 49ers should begin taking a closer look at their backfield, especially if star running back Christian McCaffrey misses more practices.

49ers TE George Kittle provides injury update: 'I don’t think that’d be a very smart idea'

Buccaneers keep telling teams the same thing about Vita Vea

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 16

How the 49ers Could Trade for Vita Vea, Plus Other Potential Moves

After the 49ers first pre-season game, roster holes came into focus. How Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch choose to fill those holes will tell us how serious they are about contending.

Jack Bouwmeester News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Rams Signed P Jack Bouwmeester

Per the transaction wire, the Rams have signed P Jack Bouwmeester. Bouwmeester, 27, is from Australia and attended Michigan State from 2019 to 2021 before transferring to Utah, which he attended until 2024.

San Francisco 49ers 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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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 16

49ers coach shares interesting Mike Evans and De'Zhaun Stribling evaluation

The NFL world was shocked when the San Francisco 49ers were able to lure veteran wide receiver Mike Evans away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the only team he had played for during his first 12 NFL seasons.

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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.

Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 16

The Good and Not So Good from Day 13 of 49ers Camp: Mike Evans Dominates (Finally)

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just finished Day 13 of training. Here's who stood out. Had his first dominant day of camp with the 49ers. To be fair, he missed about a week with a quad strain.

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Kurtis Rourke News / 49ers Webzone / August 16

49ers coach provides Kurtis Rourke injury update and preseason evaluation

Quarterback Kurtis Rourke played well in his first NFL action, starting in last week's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. His playing time was cut short, however, after he suffered a rib injury in the second quarter.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Trent Williams Came Away From Preseason Opener Impressed With One 49ers Rookie

The San Francisco 49ers got their first preseason game out of the way. It wasn't the prettiest game you'll ever see, but there was plenty we could take away from it regardless.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 16

49ers Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris sees plenty to like in rookie LB Jaden Dugger's preseason debut

There was plenty for the San Francisco 49ers to evaluate in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. The 49ers ultimately fell 19-13, but the result wasn't nearly as important as getting some of the team's young players on the field and seeing how they responded to their first taste of NFL action.

Nick Bosa News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Nick Bosa’s 49ers training camp injury update is a great sign

The San Francisco 49ers have been busy at practice this week after recently losing their preseason opener at home against the Tennessee Titans. Veteran pass rusher Nick Bosa didn’t play in that game as he is tending to a knee injury that caused him to miss time at training camp recently.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

Buccaneers keep telling teams the same thing about Vita Vea

Vea was a first-round pick, No. 12 overall, by the Buccaneers in 2018 and has been a key part of the team's defense ever since, being named to two Pro Bowl teams.

Baker Mayfield admission may not eliminate Buccaneers' concerns amid contract standoff

Trade destinations set to watch Colts' Anthony Richardson closely in preseason start

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Kurtis Rourke News / Field Level Media / August 14

49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital after sustaining a rib injury during Thursday night's preseason opener. The second-year signal-caller experienced difficulty breathing after completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards in the 19-13 loss to the visiting Tennessee Titans.