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'High level of confidence' 49ers TE George Kittle will play Week 1 vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did a good deal of work on the side during Monday's practice, more than he has done at any point during training camp.

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Kyle Shanahan Gets Blunt About the 49ers Losing Ricky Pearsall

Kyle Shanahan held a press conference on Saturday for the very first time since the 49ers began training camp. It's a sign that he's close to a full recovery from his car accident.

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‘High Level Of Confidence’ TE George Kittle Is Available To Play Season Opener

According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, there’s a “high level of confidence” 49ers TE George Kittle will be able to play the season-opener against the Rams.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / August 10

Brock Purdy's fiery persona often emerges—and the 49ers love it

Whenever San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to reporters, he's typically even-keeled and mellow. However, there are times on the field when a more fiery version of Purdy emerges, revealing just how competitive the 49ers quarterback can be.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers’ winning window continues to get a lot cloudier heading into a pivotal 2026 NFL season

Are the San Francisco 49ers a legitimate Super Bowl contender in 2026? The debates continue to rage on about this snake-bitten group. The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injuries for over a decade.

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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.

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49ers Training Camp Practice Number 10: Brock Purdy to De'Zhaun Stribling building steam, Nick Bosa still missing, offensive line battle, and other quick hits

The San Francisco 49ers held their 10th practice of training camp Monday, and while it was a relatively light session, there was plenty to take away from the day.

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A New 49ers Practice Facility: Where, When, and How Much?

Whether you believe in the injury-inducing powers of the Substation or not, the Niners need more room for a new practice facility. Add that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has built a high-rise hotel with an unobstructed view of the current practice fields, and moving just makes sense.

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49ers training camp: Brock Purdy bounces back, still no Nick Bosa at practice

The San Francisco 49ers held their 10th full training camp practice on Monday as they continued preparations for the 2026 NFL season. The team will host the Tennessee Titans in Thursday night's preseason opener.

Deebo Samuel News / 49ers Webzone / August 10

Deebo Samuel explains why 49ers reunion made perfect sense

It was somewhat surprising when the San Francisco 49ers signed Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal, reuniting with the wide receiver after he requested a trade last year.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / August 10

49ers coach explains Christian McCaffrey's absence, shares positive news on other RBs

There was some concern when running back Christian McCaffrey did not participate in Monday's San Francisco 49ers training camp practice. However, the team quickly informed reporters that the veteran running back was dealing with some "tightness," which didn't sound overly concerning.

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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.

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49ers coach outlines Deebo Samuel's workload plan for 2026

The San Francisco 49ers' decision to reunite with wide receiver Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal makes sense. There is plenty of familiarity between Samuel and the organization, allowing him to quickly get back up to speed with his teammates during training camp.

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Why Trent Williams is the Most Important Non-Quarterback for 49ers in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers have no shortage of elite players. Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Fred Warner, and Nick Bosa are definitely all considered among the best in their league at their positions.

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Nick Bosa Missing His Fourth Straight Practice Should Concern 49ers Fans

Nick Bosa was looking sharp when the San Francisco 49ers began training camp. It was like he never tore his ACL last year, as Trent Williams put it. However, since Aug.

Mac Jones News / Athlon Sports / August 10

49ers Need to Make Tough Mac Jones Decision Ahead of 2026

The San Francisco 49ers have an enviable quarterback room. The team has one of the better starting quarterbacks in Brock Purdy, and one of the best backups in Mac Jones.

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49ers injury updates: Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey miss practice

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was noticeably absent from Monday's training camp practice. It is the fourth consecutive full practice he has missed while dealing with soreness.

Nick Zakelj News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 10

49ers Cut OL Nick Zakelj for Former Bears 2022 Draft Pick

The writing was on the wall for this transaction. The San Francisco 49ers are cutting offensive lineman Nick Zakelj and are replacing him with former Chicago Bears 2022 sixth-round draft pick Doug Kramer Jr, whom they worked out on Friday.

Doug Kramer News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

49ers Sign OL Doug Kramer Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed OL Doug Kramer Jr. to a contract. In correspondence, the 49ers have released OL Nick Zakelj. Kramer, 28, was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft out of Illinois by the Bears.

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Why 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan's Perspective on Concussions has Changed

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media for the first time since his car crash on July 14. It was an important moment for Shanahan, as the car crash left him with three broken ribs, a broken hand, a broken nose and a concussion.