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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Colin Kaepernick Wanted To Return to the 49ers in 2022
Years ago, Colin Kaepernick emerged seemingly out of nowhere and came very close to fully restoring the San Francisco 49ers’ winning tradition of old. He replaced the injured Alex Smith at quarterback midway through the 2012 season and took the Niners all the way to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
Kaelon Black News / Athlon Sports / September 15
49ers Rookie Running Back Kaelon Black Wants to Improve in One Area
Many felt that one point of emphasis for the San Francisco 49ers this season had to be to reduce running back Christian McCaffrey’s workload. While he had a monster 2025 campaign in terms of yardage, he carried the football 311 times, and at age 30, his odometer is clicking louder and louder.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 14
49ers Week 1 Snap Count Analysis: Rookies Play a Big Role
Kyle Shanahan isn't known for letting rookies receive a ton of playing time. It's been that way since he became the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?
Joey Porter Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
ESPN insider believes 49ers could ‘immensely’ benefit from Joey Porter Jr. trade
Rumors continue to swirl that the Pittsburgh Steelers may opt to trade Joey Porter Jr. While nothing has come to fruition just yet, one ESPN insider revealed which organization he feels would be a perfect fit for the fourth-year veteran: the San Francisco 49ers.
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 / 49ers Webzone / September 14
Two former 49ers receivers have vastly different debuts with new teams
Two wide receivers who left the San Francisco 49ers in free agency during the offseason played their first games with their new teams in Week 1. Jauan Jennings joined the Minnesota Vikings after failing to garner the free-agent interest he anticipated, while Kendrick Bourne remained in the NFC West, signing with the Arizona Cardinals.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 14
3 49ers Impacted the Most By De'Zhaun Stribling's Injury
Everything was perfect from Week 1in Australia for the San Francisco 49ers after they demolished the Los Angeles Rams. However, there was one glaring downside to the 49ers' victory, and that was rookie De'Zhaun Stribling's injury.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 14
49ers-Rams game in Melbourne averaged 18.5 million U.S. viewers on Netflix
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams made NFL history last week, playing the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The 49ers defeated the Rams 27-7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Los Angeles serving as the designated home team.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 14
49ers Have a Golden Opportunity After Beating the Rams
Beating the Los Angeles Rams in Australia was always going to give the San Francisco 49ers a sweet start to their 2026 regular season. Beginning the year 1-0 with a win over a division rival is always big time.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 14
49ers use first-round pick on tight end in 2027 NFL mock draft
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle played 30 snaps last week against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The All-Pro recorded two receptions for 12 yards on five targets in his return from an Achilles injury suffered in January.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Steve Young Says Anyone Sleeping on the 49ers Is an 'Idiot'
Are there reasons to be concerned about the San Francisco 49ers right now? Absolutely. They have several starters and rotation players out due to injury right now, including defensive ends Mykel Williams and Sam Okuayinonu, defensive tackle Alfred Collins and wide receivers Christian Kirk and De’Zhaun Stribling.
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 News / Total Pro Sports / September 14
New Bombshell Report Reveals How 49ers Training Staff’s Gross Incompetence Led To De’Zhaun Stribling Suffering Serious Injury vs. Rams
While the San Francisco 49ers did their job by overwhelming the jet-lagged Los Angeles Rams in Australia, the team did not come out unscathed after the victory.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Analyst Feels Star AFC Cornerback Would Be a Nice Fit for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers’ defense looked very impressive throughout Thursday’s 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. But there are still some questions about how well the 49ers’ secondary will hold up over the next four months or so.
De'Zhaun Stribling News / Field Level Media / September 13
Report: 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) out 1 month
A non-contact left ankle injury in San Francisco's season-opening victory will keep 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling sidelined for at least a month, NFL Network reported Sunday.
Ji'Ayir Brown News / 49ers Webzone / September 13
Bleacher Report names Ji'Ayir Brown as 49ers' most important 2027 free agent
Ji'Ayir Brown might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking about the San Francisco 49ers' most important impending free agents. But according to Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox, he's the right choice.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 13
Injury timeline revealed for 49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling
Stribling was expected to be a focal point of the 49ers offense after they lost Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13
49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling To Miss A Month
49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling has been diagnosed with a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle that is expect to sideline him for at least a month, per ESPN’s Ian Rapoport.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers
Kyle Shanahan is already tied with Sean McVay as the NFL's second longest-tenured head coach, and the San Francisco 49ers seem happy to keep him around for a lot longer.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Mike Florio rips Rams' Sean McVay for playing hurting Myles Garrett vs. 49ers
Following the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 loss to the rival San Francisco 49ers, Rams pass-rusher Myles Garrett admitted that he "was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there" during the game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
How 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan helped neutralize Myles Garrett
As one of the few head coaches in the league who calls his own plays, it was clear from the first play of the game that he had no interest in letting Garrett get near quarterback Brock Purdy.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
49ers-Rams 'TNF' takeaways: San Francisco's defense stifles Los Angeles offense in blowout
In the first major upset of the 2026 season, it was the San Francisco 49ers, not the Los Angeles Rams, who put on a show on Thursday night.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10
Jake Tonges is latest 49ers player to suffer injury
San Francisco suffered not one, but two more injuries on the offensive side of the ball in its Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
Roger Goodell dons kangaroo jacket ahead of Rams-49ers clash in Australia
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are in Melbourne, Australia for a Week 1 showdown, And commissioner Roger Goodell got right in the swing — or should we say hop — of things.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10
49ers can finally put their chaotic offseason behind them
The organization spent much of the offseason making headlines for reasons that have little to do with football.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
'Thursday Night Football': How to watch 49ers vs. Rams
After months of anticipation, the NFL season is in full swing. So, if you're wondering, "Is there a 'Thursday Night Football' game on tonight?" the answer is finally, "Yes."
Alfred Collins News / Yardbarker / September 9
49ers' Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury days before historic Melbourne opener
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at a practice.
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