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San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 7
49ers Acquire 29-Year-Old WR Before Seahawks Showdown
The San Francisco 49ers added wide receiver Xavier Smith to their practice squad, signing the former Los Angeles Rams return specialist five days after the Rams waived him, the team announced.
Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
The Juszczyk effect: NFL issues statement on celebrations that may lead to discipline
The NFL's decision to fine San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for his Week 3 touchdown celebration drew plenty of headlines. It was a bad look for the league, which had misinterpreted the celebration.
The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 7
5 49ers Miss First Week 5 Practice Against Seahawks
As usual, the San Francisco 49ers were missing quite a few players at practice. Five 49ers missed the first Week 5 practice against the Seattle Seahawks, while three were limited participants.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers will limit Mike Evans in practice ahead of Seahawks game
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice, the first of three this week as the team prepares for its Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Xavier Smith News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers announce roster moves: Dante Pettis to IR, receiver added
The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Xavier Smith to the team's practice squad. To make room on the roster, the team placed wide receiver Dante Pettis on the Practice Squad injured reserve list.
Khalil Mack News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 7
49ers Have Intriguing Alternative to Khalil Mack Trade
One of the most discussed trade deadline options for the San Francisco 49ers is Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack. However, a potentially better
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers' Brock Purdy holds onto No. 1 spot in NFL QB rankings
Last week, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy moved into the top spot in Nick Shook's NFL.com quarterback rankings. Purdy made a remarkable climb, starting the season ranked No.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 7
Grading Every 49ers Rookie Through First 4 Games
Now that the San Francisco 49ers are four games into the 2026 season, it is fair to look back and see how the rookies have adjusted to the first quarter of their NFL careers.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers vs. Seahawks in Week 5: Preview, notes, odds
The San Francisco 49ers hit the road as they travel to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks. This matchup marks the 58th all-time meeting between the two teams and the first of two regular-season meetings.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 7
49ers S Malik Mustapha has a Prime Opportunity in Front of Him
One of the losses the 49ers suffered in their Week 4 win against the Broncos was safety Marques Sigle spraining his ankle. Sigle is expected to miss “some time” with a high ankle sprain.
Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers' Kyle Juszczyk gets NFL fine rescinded after juice celebration appeal
ESPN insider Adam Schefter reports that the NFL has rescinded its $14,926 fine against San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. On September 24, it was reported that the league fined Juszczyk for his celebration after a touchdown pass from quarterback Brock Purdy during the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Kyle Juszczyk News / Field Level Media / October 7
NFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk's 'beer chugging' fine
The NFL rescinded the $14,296 fine it imposed on San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk after mistakenly interpreting his celebration gesture as chugging a beer, ESPN reported Wednesday.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 7
49ers Land Four Rookies Among All-Rookie Honorable Mentions, but None Made the First Two Teams
One of the reasons some people had doubts about the San Francisco 49ers coming into this season was the team’s aging core. The doubters said that San Francisco’s Super Bowl contention window had closed and that it needed to start developing some new young studs.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 6
A 49ers Player Has Been Fined for His Actions in Week 4 Versus the Broncos
On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers improved to 4-0 on the season with a 24-14 win over the Denver Broncos. It was a game that was more competitive and more of a grind-it-out affair than the final score may suggest.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 6
49ers O-line looks to keep impressive streak going vs. Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers' offensive line is doing an excellent job keeping quarterback Brock Purdy upright this season. Purdy has yet to be sacked through four games, contributing to his MVP-level start.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 6
San Francisco 49ers Acquire 26-Year-Old Pass Rusher
The San Francisco 49ers announced they brought defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko Jr. back onto the practice squad on Tuesday, closing a short loop that began only a couple of weeks earlier.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
NFL fines 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw for actions during Broncos game
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is now paying a hefty price after his actions in the Week 4 win over the Denver Broncos. The NFL fined Greenlaw $11,941 after he taunted the Broncos bench during the 24-14 win at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Eric Kendricks News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6
Rams Sign LB Eric Kendricks
Eric Kendricks joined the 49ers in November of last year. The veteran linebacker has lined up another midseason deal which will send him to the NFC West.
Kyle Juszczyk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Initial Tests For 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk Showed Hyperextended Knee, Could Miss A Few Weeks
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, initial tests for 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk showed a hyperextended knee after his injury in Week 4 against the Broncos. Schefter adds Juszczyk will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the extent of the injury, but the initial diagnosis could leave him sidelined for a couple of weeks.
Fred Warner News / Yardbarker / October 5
49ers star punished by NFL for actions in Week 3 game
He was handed more than $41,000 in fines for two different plays that the league called "unnecessary roughness."
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
49ers Expect DE Mykel Williams To Play In Week 5; Latest On WRs Mike Evans, Christian Kirk
The 49ers have received a rare piece of good news on the injury front. Per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, DE Mykel Williams is expected to play in San Francisco’s key Week 5 matchup with the Seahawks. Williams, a 2025 first-rounder, sustained an ACL tear midway through his rookie season.
Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / October 2
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reveals Mike Evans injury update for Week 4 vs. Broncos
Mike Evans has opened each of the last two San Francisco 49ers games with early production, and both ended with him hurt.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / October 1
49ers' Brock Purdy is doing something only one NFL QB has done before
The San Francisco 49ers are looking like themselves again, and that means they're winning. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a large part of this team's 3-0 start.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 1
49ers' Kyle Shanahan addresses idea for how NFL will respond to pass interference controversies
Conversations about whether or not the NFL should make penalties such as pass interference reviewable or allow coaches to challenge such decisions were resurrected following a pair of controversial calls in Week 3 of this season.
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