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San Francisco 49ers suffer major injury blow as DT Alfred Collins ruled out for the season

The San Francisco 49ers cannot escape the injury bug, as Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Alfred Collins suffered a serious injury. With the 49ers currently in Melbourne to prepare for the season opener against the LA Rams, the Bay Area side are hard at work.

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49ers plan to be smart with George Kittle, Nick Bosa vs. Rams; Christian McCaffrey 'ready to go'

The statuses of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa have been major talking points leading up to the team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / September 9

49ers Suffer Brutal Season-Ending Injury Just Before Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers will open the season without one of the young pieces they hoped would stabilize the middle of the defensive line. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that second-year defensive tackle Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon in practice and will miss the entire 2026 season.

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How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 8

49ers Power Rankings Roundup: Many Seem To Be Doubting San Francisco Going Into Week 1

Seemingly every year, experts across the NFL landscape tab the San Francisco 49ers as one of the most talented teams in football. It is therefore no wonder why the team has usually made the playoffs and gotten to four NFC Championship games and two Super Bowls in recent years.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers' Kyle Shanahan reacts to latest Aaron Donald news

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel with the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia, where they will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.

Alfred Collins News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers DT Alfred Collins suffered season-ending injury

The San Francisco 49ers received devastating news this week: they will be without one of their projected starters on the defensive front for the entire 2026 season.

Alfred Collins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9

49ers DT Alfred Collins To Miss Season With Torn Patella Tendon

The 49ers were hoping to see second-year defensive tackle Alfred Collins develop into a key piece on the defense in his sophomore season, but ESPN’s Nick Wagoner reported today that the Texas product will miss the 2026 NFL season with a torn patellar tendon.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Analyst Predicts the 49ers Will Find Help at Edge Rusher by Midseason

Many people expect the San Francisco 49ers to be a competitive team and likely make the NFL playoffs this season. But the team has some holes and needs, and those deficiencies could make for a somewhat rocky ride.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 8

The 5 Biggest Issues That Could Derail the 49ers in 2026

The 2026 regular season is about to kick off for the San Francisco 49ers. They'll look to return to the playoffs after an improbable season last year. It all starts with Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.

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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.

Nick Bosa News / TWSN / September 8

Nick Bosa’s Week 1 Return Raises the Stakes for the San Francisco 49ers

Ahead of their Week 1 showdown with the division rival Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers have been getting increasingly good news about some key offensive players and their health status ahead of the game, like Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers vs. Rams: 9 limited, 1 non-participant on first injury report of 2026 season

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday (Friday in Melbourne) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

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Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 8

49ers Coach Sounds Off on Mike Evans Ahead of 2026 Season

The highlight addition that the San Francisco 49ers made this offseason was wide receiver Mike Evans. It was shocking to see he chose to sign with the 49ers.

NFL News / The Spun / September 8

NFL Players Seem To Think That Antarctica Is Fake

With Week 1 of the 2026 season about to begin, some NFL players have revealed they have doubts about whether or not Antartica exists. After landing in Australia earlier this week, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was asked if he has any questions for Australians.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 8

49ers No Longer Have to Worry About Aaron Donald in Rams Showdown

The nightmare of facing Aaron Donald alongside Myles Garrett is no longer an issue for the San Francisco 49ers when they face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 8

49ers just dodged a massive bullet against Rams they were 100% hoping to avoid heading into crucial Week 1 showdown

The 49ers are kicking off the 2026 season with a very important divisional game against the Rams and they just caught a major break when it comes to Aaron Donald’s status.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers catch a break: Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia with Rams

The San Francisco 49ers received some good news ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. After much speculation

Brock Purdy News / Viral Sports News / September 8

49ers Make Brock Purdy Announcement Before Rams Game

When Kyle Shanahan announced the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 captains this week, the names were familiar. That familiarity is the point. Teammates again

Trent Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Trent Williams Is Believed To Be the First NFL Player To Achieve a Unique Honor

The San Francisco 49ers’ core of stars may be aging, but one advantage that gives them is experience and wisdom, not to mention leadership. Trent Williams, their starting left tackle, is 38 years of age, but he’s still going strong.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 8

49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener

Once again, health is the biggest question mark for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.

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Raheem Morris News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

49ers’ Raheem Morris had an unusual mishap on the way to Australia game

Raheem Morris became the ultimate victim of circumstance this week. The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Morris celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday … well, at least in theory.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu To Undergo Foot Surgery; 2026 Return Uncertain

Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans.

Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

Mike Evans Says Training Camp Injuries Weren’t Significant

49ers WR Mike Evans wasn’t a full participant most of camp due to groin and quad issues, and his presence is even more vital with Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on injured reserve.