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49ers' John Lynch details what went into complicated Australia travel plans

The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Melbourne, Australia, this week ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The lengthy journey has required extensive planning and some difficult decisions, as the trip represents somewhat uncharted territory for the organization.

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John Lynch addresses 49ers organizational changes: 'It feels like business as usual'

The San Francisco 49ers have found themselves in the offseason headlines for several of the wrong reasons. There was the drama surrounding disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, a car accident involving head coach Kyle Shanahan, and the arrest of team owner Jed York in Ohio during a prostitution sting.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 1

5 Biggest Questions Facing 49ers Before Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers roster and practice squad are set. So, they will most likely have a few days of calm before things start to pick up again. Now that we went from 90 to 53, what are the biggest questions on the current roster?

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers' John Lynch provides Mike Evans injury update

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans was among the players working on the side during Monday's practice, the first of three practices this week before the team travels to Australia for its September 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers' George Kittle returned to team drills Monday, has 'absolutely crushed' recovery goals

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Tuesday morning. He discussed the recovery progress of star tight end George Kittle, who is working his way back from the torn Achilles he suffered during last season's playoffs.

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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 / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers expect Nick Bosa to return to practice Wednesday, John Lynch says

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa did not participate in Monday's practice as the team began preparations for its trip to Australia, where it will face the Los Angeles Rams on September 10.

Darrell Luter News / Athlon Sports / September 1

The Raiders Beat Four Teams to Darrell Luter

The most coveted man on waivers was cornerback Darrell Luter. The 49ers waived Luter on Sunday in order to cut their roster down to 53 players. The Raiders, who owned the top spot on the waiver wire, swooped in and claimed Luter. There were four other teams that placed a claim on Luter, according to Field Yates.

Mac Jones News / Athlon Sports / September 1

49ers Roster Decision Could Open Up Possibility of Mac Jones Trade

The San Francisco 49ers have a luxury that few other NFL teams enjoy. They not only have a Pro Bowl-caliber starting quarterback in Brock Purdy, but behind him, they have a backup in Mac Jones who could possibly start on some other teams.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Four Other Teams Put In Claims On Raiders CB Darrell Luter

According to Field Yates, the Titans, Dolphins, Cowboys and Colts all put waiver claims in for CB Darrell Luter after he was let go by the 49ers and ultimately awarded to the Raiders.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

49ers General Manager John Lynch is Optimistic About Mykel Williams

If the San Francisco 49ers are going to not only make the NFL playoffs but also make noise there and even become contenders, they will need at least a couple of their young prospects to pop.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

49ers' Plans for Nick Bosa’s Return Revealed by Kyle Shanahan Before Week 1

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is nearing his return to the field after a lengthy recovery from the torn ACL that limited the star to just three games last season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

49ers' Kyle Shanahan Issues George Kittle Week 1 Update, Addresses Setback Talk

George Kittle is approaching a return for the San Francisco 49ers less than eight months after tearing his Achilles, with the tight end targeting the Sept.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

49ers’ Brock Purdy finally addressed Drew Brees comparisons

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy, will be one of the key players in the offense when the team starts NFL regular-season action. He’s coming off an efficient but shortened last season and will be looking to bounce back.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

49ers Rookie Wide Receiver De'Zhaun Stribling Has Changed His Jersey Number

Among the San Francisco 49ers’ rookies this year, De’Zhaun Stribling appears to be the most promising right now. The wide receiver, who was taken in the second round of April’s NFL draft with the No.

Mykel Williams News / TWSN / September 1

Latest Mykel Williams Update Creates an Early Challenge for the San Francisco 49ers

While the San Francisco 49ers were hoping early on that they would have Mykel Williams back for Week 1, that won’t be the case. General manager John Lynch revealed that Williams would be kept on the Physically Unable to Performa list due to the cartilage damage in his surgically repaired knee.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Kyle Shanahan on Getting George Kittle and Nick Bosa Ready For Week 1

After all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers have suffered over the last two years, they’re getting close to welcoming back two of their big stars who suffered season-ending ailments last season.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 1

'Never Thought He’d Do It': 49ers GM Stunned by Aaron Donald’s Return to Rams Before Week 1 Clash in Australia

The 49ers thought they knew what they were walking into in Week 1 against the Rams. Then Aaron Donald came back from retirement after 898 days on a one-year deal, and suddenly San Francisco’s trip to Melbourne got a lot nastier.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers still sorting out two key roles ahead of Australia trip

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked Monday about two of the more intriguing roster competitions coming out of training camp and the preseason: the starting left guard position and who will serve as Christian McCaffrey's primary backup at running back.

Brandon Aiyuk News / EssentiallySports / August 31

'Dumbest Hostage in American History': Brandon Aiyuk Sparks Backlash as 49ers Provide Update on WR’s Status Amid Roster Cuts

Brandon Aiyuk hasn’t set foot in the 49ers’ facility in roughly eight months, and it isn’t because nobody will let him in. He’s the one refusing to walk through the door.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 31

San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster shows commitment to maximizing their current Super Bowl window

49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan have been working the past few days to get San Francisco’s roster down from 90 to one of 53. Many around are debating whether or not the San Francisco 49ers roster is one that is capable of contending for a Super Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

49ers Announced Four Moves, Put Two On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have placed LB Nick Martin and CB Nate Hobbs on injured reserve. To fill the open roster spots, they re-signed S Ashtyn Davis and P Corliss Waitman.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

49ers Re-Signing Four To Initial 2026 Practice Squad

According to Matt Barrows, the 49ers are bringing back DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, WR KhaDarel Hodge, TE Khalil Dinkins and WR Wesley Grimes to the practice squad. Okoronkwo and Hodge are veterans and didn’t have to clear waivers, while Dinkins and Grimes passed through unclaimed. Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

49ers’ Road To 53 Features Mykel Williams, Christian Kirk On Injured Lists

The 49ers pared their roster to 53 players today. Yes, injured lists were a key part of the journey. Here is how San Francisco reached the regular-season

Kyle Shanahan News / Yardbarker / August 28