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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.

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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.

John Lynch News / HITC / September 1

John Lynch shares how the San Francisco 49ers actually feel about Aaron Donald’s return

Aaron Donald is making his return to the Los Angeles Rams and it has sent shockwaves across the NFC West. It has been two years since Donald last suited up for an NFL game, but the notion of number 99 returning only enhances the Rams’ Super Bowl odds.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers update: NFL insider shares blunt assessment of George Kittle's Week 1 status

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has remained optimistic about his chances of suiting up for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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.

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The Biggest Snubs from the 49ers' Initial 53-Man Roster

The cutdown period went as the 49ers planned but for one exception: standout UDFA defensive tackle Bryon Eason was put on waivers and claimed by Kansas City.

Brandon Codrington News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers signing former All-Rookie Team returner to practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers are making an intriguing addition to their practice squad. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the 49ers are signing former Buffalo Bills cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington.

John Lynch News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

49ers’ John Lynch gets 100% real about Aaron Donald’s return to rival Rams

The Los Angeles Rams got Aaron Donald back on a one-year, $20 million contract. It’s a move that caps off what’s been a great offseason for the franchise.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers injury updates: 9 players don't practice Monday

The San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to release an official injury report until next week, when NFL teams are required to do so ahead of the regular season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

49ers Reveal 5 New Updates After Roster Cuts

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch met with the media for the first time to kick off the 2026 season after the team made their initial roster cuts.

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49ers injury updates: Malik Mustapha among players who returned to practice Monday

On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers kicked off the first of three practices before traveling to Melbourne, Australia, for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers GM John Lynch sends clear message on Brandon Aiyuk's status

Officially, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains on the San Francisco 49ers' roster, albeit on the reserve/left squad list. Unofficially, Aiyuk has nothing to do with the team at this point.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers injury updates: Kyle Shanahan outlines practice plans for George Kittle, Nick Bosa

The San Francisco 49ers expect tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa to practice this week as the team prepares to travel to Australia for its Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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.

Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

49ers rumors: QB decision keeps door ajar for Mac Jones trade

There have been many trade rumors surrounding the San Francisco 49ers’ Mac Jones. Also, the 49ers made a cut in the QB room to shape their roster. But a decision kept the door ajar for a possible trade of Jones.

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.