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San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 23
49ers Terminate Contract of 26-Year-Old Pass Rusher
The San Francisco 49ers have terminated the contract of edge rusher Xavier Thomas, waiving him with an injury designation. The move cleared a roster spot for the team to re-sign tight end Khalil Dinkins to a three-year deal.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 23
49ers training camp practice 16: Quick hits
The San Francisco 49ers got some important players back on the field for a very spirited practice on Sunday as they continue preparing for the regular season.
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 23
49ers OC Klay Kubiak addresses media, talks Kittle, McCaffrey returning, left guard competition
The San Francisco 49ers are getting closer to regular-season mode, and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said Sunday that having Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle back on the field has already changed the feel around the offense.
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 / August 23
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey honors Roger Craig in triumphant return to practice after media ‘firestorm’
As San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey returned to practice, along with tight end George Kittle, the running back is ready to once again record a productive season in 2026.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 23
Colton McKivitz praises George Kittle, highlights Kaelon Black's impact on 49ers run game
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz was glad to see a couple of familiar faces back on the practice field Sunday. Christian McCaffrey returned to practice after a planned absence, while tight end George Kittle continued his impressive recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered in January.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 23
The Good and Not So Good from Day 16 of 49ers Camp: Kittle and McCaffrey Return
SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just finished Day 16 of training camp. Here's who stood out. Practiced for the first time since he tore his Achilles in January.
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / August 23
Christian McCaffrey returns to 49ers practice, says time away was part of the plan
Christian McCaffrey was back on the practice field Sunday, and the San Francisco 49ers running back made it clear there was never much reason for concern
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.
George Kittle News / Field Level Media / August 23
49ers activate TE George Kittle (Achilles) off PUP list
The San Francisco 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. The move represents a significant step forward in his recovery from a torn right Achilles sustained on Jan.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 23
49ers should consider Christian McCaffrey update a sigh of relief
The health of the San Francisco 49ers keeps improving, just in time for the start of the season.
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / August 23
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey returns to practice
Christian McCaffrey is back on the practice field. The San Francisco 49ers running back returned to practice Sunday after missing time with what the team has described as tightness.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 23
49ers TE George Kittle takes another step toward potential Week 1 return
Kittle will join the San Francisco 49ers for their Week 1 clash against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in Melbourne.
George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23
George Kittle takes major step toward playing in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has taken a significant step toward being ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season. Kittle was officially activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday.
George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / August 23
49ers activate TE George Kittle from PUP List
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Sunday that they have activated TE George Kittle from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, Kittle is expected to take part in individual drills on Sunday, but it is not known whether he will participate in the team's 11-on-11 drills.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 23
5 Major Questions the 49ers Must Answer Before Cutdowns
As the San Francisco 49ers enter the last week of practice before roster cutdowns, what are the biggest questions facing the team? Stribling has been one of the most impactful rookies of the preseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 23
49ers Predicted to Regret Big Offseason Addition in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers did not have to be extremely active in free agency this offseason. The team already has one of the most talented rosters in the league, so it’s not like there were huge needs to be addressed.
Khalil Dinkins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 23
49ers Re-Sign TE Khalil Dinkins To Three-Year Deal
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed TE Khalil Dinkins to a three-year contract. In a corresponding move, the team waived DE Xavier Thomas with an injury designation. Dinkins signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent this past spring but was injured and let go during training camp.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 23
5 Injuries that Could Reshape the 49ers' Roster Plans
The San Francisco 49ers are now one week away from the 53-man roster deadline. While they will provide clarity on who makes the team, a few injury situations that are currently unclear might determine how the 49ers roster is sorted out. Which are the most important injury statuses to watch, as they could impact who makes the roster?
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 22
49ers Could Be Perfect Landing Spot for Veteran Pro Bowl Cornerback
The major part of free agency has been over for months now. Almost all of the big names have landed new deals, and teams are putting the final touches on their rosters ahead of Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22
49ers’ Roster Bubble Rumors
Like the rest of the NFL, the 49ers are only about two and a half weeks away from the deadline to get their roster down from 90 to 53 players. A quick glance at San Francisco’s roster indicates that roughly 48 roster spots are probably pretty well in-hand.
San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / August 22
San Francisco 49ers’ injury list takes shape ahead of third preseason week
San Francisco 49ers are dealing with several injury concerns as they prepare for the third week of the preseason, with a number of players dealing with issues picked up during their latest game.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 22
49ers Get Mixed Bag of Injury News On Saturday
It seems like no team in NFL history has dealt with as many injuries as the San Francisco 49ers have over the last two seasons. Almost every day there’s some new injury revelation to deal with.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22
49ers OLB Mykel Williams, Others Likely To Miss Opener
As has been well-documented up to this point, the 49ers are no stranger to injury, but that does makes the team uniquely well-prepared for recovery situations.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 22
49ers' desperate Mike Evans decision is already looking bad
The only problem is that he's no longer in his prime, and with a recent injury history and the franchise's own injury woes, this move was full of red flags.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / August 19
Brock Purdy calls out 49ers after joint practice with Chargers
The San Francisco 49ers are desperately looking for some momentum after injuries continue to riddle their roster. Kyle Shanahan's team can't seem to stay healthy, and that's clearly taking a toll on their execution.
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