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Three Running Backs Suddenly Have a Chance to Impress the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers running back room is currently a bit banged up. When projecting ahead to their preseason game next week, there is a good chance that we are going to see a lot of carries from players with low odds of making the team. Christian McCaffrey is unlikely to play much, if at al lin the preseason.

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49ers Taking Polar Opposite Approach to Australia Game Than Rams

The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams will open the 2026 NFL Season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. It will be the furthest regular-season fixture ever played from American soil, and the prospect of seeing the NFL at one of the world's most iconic sporting venues makes it an especially intriguing spectacle.

Dre Greenlaw News / Total Pro Sports / August 6

49ers Superstar Dre Greenlaw Opens Up About 'Dark Moments' During 'Tough Year' With The Broncos

Dre Greenlaw recently shared details about his difficult year with the Denver Broncos. The linebacker described several dark moments during that season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6

49ers have five likely future Hall of Famers, says ESPN's Barnwell

The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the NFL's most talented rosters. But how many of those players are on a Hall of Fame trajectory? That's the question ESPN's Bill Barnwell explored for every NFL team, identifying which players have the strongest cases to one day earn enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the players with the most career touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6

49ers training camp: Purdy stays hot, defense flashes, Shanahan progresses

The San Francisco 49ers held their eighth full training camp practice on Thursday as they continued preparations for the 2026 NFL season. Thursday's practice was part of "87 Day," honoring franchise legend Dwight Clark while continuing the organization's annual effort to raise awareness for ALS.

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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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 6

Why the 49ers Should Cancel Joint Practice With the Titans

Injuries have been running rampant for the San Francisco 49ers early on in training camp. They’re losing so many players that you have to wonder if they’ll be able to uphold their joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday.

Alfred Collins News / 49ers Webzone / August 6

'We're ready to wreak havoc': 49ers' Alfred Collins excited about revamped D-line

The San Francisco 49ers continued their work on revamping the defensive front this offseason, trading for Osa Odighizuwa and drafting Romello Height and Gracen Halton.

Connor Colby News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6

Connor Colby Leading 49ers’ Left Guard Competition

While the 49ers assembled a left guard competition this offseason, a holdover player entered training camp with a slight edge. It does not look like that status has been disrupted early in camp.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Six San Francisco 49ers Crack Top 99 Skill Position Players List for 2026

The San Francisco 49ers, under head coach Kyle Shanahan, have traditionally been one of the best offenses in the NFL. It seems like, no matter what injuries happen, or who is playing quarterback, the team finds way to move the ball.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6

49ers' Mac Jones explains why De'Zhaun Stribling, evolving receiving corps has him excited

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones has had little trouble building chemistry with the team's revamped receiving corps. In fact, he's eager to see what the group can accomplish in 2026.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6

49ers’ Mac Jones has insanely high praise for rookie WR amid Ricky Pearsall injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling returned to practice Thursday after missing time with hamstring tightness, providing a positive development for a team dealing with multiple injuries.

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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.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 6

The Good and Not So Good from Day 8 of 49ers Camp: Brock Purdy is Raising his Game

SANTA CLARA -- Here's who stood out on Day 8 of 49ers training camp. Keep in mind, the players have a jog through tomorrow, so the media will not be in attendance.

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The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 6

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Roster: Updated 90-Man Roster (And Who's on the Bubble)

The San Francisco 49ers are well into their 2026 training camp schedule. Much has been learned about this roster already, and we have a good idea of who is going to be starting at most spots.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 6

San Francisco 49ers’ are already reliving the same nightmare that derailed their shot at getting to the Super Bowl in 2025

The 49ers are already dealing with a plethora of injuries in training camp and it’s bringing back the awful memories from last year. I’m starting to get legitimately concerned about the San Francisco 49ers injury totals.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / 49ers Webzone / August 6

49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling returns to practice after hamstring setback

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling returned to practice on Thursday after missing time during training camp with hamstring tightness.

Kion Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6

49ers Sign OL Kion Smith To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed OL Kion Smith to a one-year deal. In correspondence, the 49ers have waived WR Colton Dowell. Smith, 27, went undrafted out of Fayetteville State back in 2021.

San Francisco 49ers News / Stadium Rant / August 6

49ers vs The NFC West: Things To Know Heading Into 2026

2026 NFL Preview: One Burning Question For Every NFC West Team Here is my perspective as a 49ers fan on how the rest of the NFC West appears going into the 2026 season.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Brandon Aiyuk's Wish Seems Hopeless After Recent Commanders' Signing

The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been battling for over a year now. The receiver has long been unhappy with the 49ers, and it's clear the relationship is broken beyond repair.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 6

49ers might not be done adding WRs after Deebo Samuel's return

New year, same old issues for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. The season hasn't even started, yet they're already dealing with multiple injuries at wide receiver.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel's one-year contract includes intriguing incentive details

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

49ers CB Upton Stout embracing training camp challenge ahead of 2026 season

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San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / August 6

San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Crisis Deepens: 3 Trade Targets San Francisco Must Pursue Now

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers are dropping like flies. Assumed breakout star Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season after a nagging PCL injury failed to heal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Aiyuk gets expected bad news following Commanders' Diggs decision

Brandon Aiyuk gets expected bad news following Stefon Diggs decision

The Commanders have been linked with Aiyuk during the summer.

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Commanders signing Stefon Diggs makes sense for multiple reasons

Did Commanders land one of the biggest steals of NFL offseason with Stefon Diggs addition?

The '2023 NFL 1K-yard receivers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Commanders seemingly make decision on Diggs, Aiyuk

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Diggs and Aiyuk are two big-name wide receivers who had repeatedly been linked with a Commanders team that could use some help at the position since this past spring.

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz