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George Kittle Shares Positive Achilles Update Ahead of 49ers Camp

If you were told that George Kittle would have a good chance to play early in the 2026 season after tearing his Achilles in mid-January, you would think it was insane.

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Report: 49ers Already Eyeing Potential Brock Purdy Replacement

The San Francisco 49ers have never been a franchise content to settle when the ultimate prize remains out of reach. That reality hangs over Brock Purdy as he enters the 2026 season under a new five-year, $265 million contract that ranks among the richest deals in the NFL.

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49ers GM John Lynch provides update on Kyle Shanahan after car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will be limited for the start of the team's training camp as he continues to recover from injuries suffered in a car crash on July 14.

Shanahan suffered serious injuries in offseason car crash

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John Lynch sends a clear message on Brandon Aiyuk situation as 49ers training camp begins

The biggest San Francisco 49ers storyline at the start of training camp is the health of head coach Kyle Shanahan, who is recovering from injuries sustained in a recent car accident.

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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 / 49ers Webzone / July 25

49ers' John Lynch provides details on Kyle Shanahan's recovery after car accident

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch stepped up to the podium alone on Saturday to address the media as training camp opened. Typically, he would be joined by head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Nick Bosa News / The Spun / July 25

49ers Announce Nick Bosa's Roster Status For Training Camp

The rest of the NFC West won't want to hear it, but San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is inching closer to his return. Unfortunately for Bosa, his 2025 season as cut short due to a torn ACL in Week 3.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 25

49ers place four players on PUP list to open training camp, waive two others

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke with reporters Saturday as the team opened training camp, marking his 10th camp with the organization.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 25

What 49ers LB Fred Warner Learned After 2025 Season-Ending Injury

The San Francisco 49ers have literally struck gold having a player like Fred Warner on their roster. Warner's dedication and pure love for football were exemplified in 2025 after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 6.

George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25

49ers Made Seven Roster Moves, Placed TE George Kittle On PUP List

According to Matt Maiocco, the 49ers placed four players on the physically unable to perform list, including TE George Kittle. The team also placed DE Mykel Williams, RB Isaac Guerendo, and DT Alfred Collins on the list.

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The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / July 25

49ers' Kyle Shanahan to be limited in camp after serious car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs and his hand, needed over 40 stitches to his face and sustained a severe concussion after he was involved in a car accident last week, ESPN reported Saturday.

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Kyle Shanahan suffered serious injuries in car crash

49ers' Kyle Shanahan suffered serious injuries in offseason car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered significant injuries in an offseason car crash that will limit his activity at the start of training camp.

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Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / July 25

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan recovering from injuries after car accident

San Francisco 49ers veterans are reporting to training camp on Saturday, with the team's first practice scheduled for Sunday. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan will have a limited role at the start of camp as he recovers from injuries sustained in a recent car accident.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25

Kyle Shanahan Recovering From Car Crash; Role Will Be Limited Early In Camp

The 49ers will hold their first training camp practice on Sunday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan will not be running things. The team announced Shanahan is recovering from “non-life-threatening injuries” he suffered in a car crash last week.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / July 25

49ers training camp set to deliver harsh reality to attention-seeking WR Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk has spent much of the offseason making sure people know exactly how he feels. The current (and soon-to-be former) San Francisco 49ers wide

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

Nick Bosa celebrates ESPN's firing of Ryan Clark

Bosa is taking a victory lap over Clark’s dismissal by ESPN.

NFL insider drops shocking bombshell about Joe Burrow, Brock Purdy

49ers' George Kittle makes major prediction about playing against Rams in Week 1

George Kittle makes feelings on 49ers' handling of Brandon Aiyuk situation clear

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49ers' George Kittle makes major prediction about Week 1

49ers' George Kittle makes major prediction about playing against Rams in Week 1

During an appearance on the latest edition of the "Chris Simms Unbuttoned" podcast, Kittle shared a major prediction regarding his availability for the Rams contest.

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