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49ers Notebook: Kaelon Black shines; Brock Purdy pays up; No setbacks for George Kittle; Avoiding a trap game vs. Dolphins

Rookie running back Kaelon Black showed he is ready to take on whatever role the San Francisco 49ers ask of him. Black finished with 14 carries for 65 yards in Week 1's win over the Los Angeles Rams, four more carries than starter Christian McCaffrey.

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One of the 49ers’ Rookie Studs Has an Injury

For some reason, the San Francisco 49ers simply cannot avoid the dreaded injury bug. It decimated them during the previous two seasons, and this season is starting to look like another one that, at least to an extent, could be defined by injuries.

Deebo Samuel News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Deebo Samuel’s return already looks like the perfect move for the San Francisco 49ers after an impressive Week 1 performance

San Francisco has dealt with many injuries in their wide receiver room at this point in the 2026 season. Bringing back Deebo Samuel to the 49ers is looking like an excellent move.

Mike Evans News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Source: Mike Evans’ 49ers Debut Was Just the Beginning as Those Close to the Situation Promise It Only Gets Better

Receiver Mike Evans’ decision to move on from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and hit the free-agent market was a surprise to some. After flirtations with several teams, including the Buffalo Bills, the potential future Hall of Famer settled on the San Francisco 49ers, leading up to a solid debut.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 17

49ers vs. Dolphins injury report: Shanahan explains why Kaelon Black was limited in practice

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 2 contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro continues to miss practice due to an illness.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 17

49ers Reveal New Defensive Wrinkle Under Raheem Morris

The San Francisco 49ers were always going to throw in some new wrinkles with Raheem Morris leading the defense in place of Robert Saleh. One of the most notable might be the difference in how the team employs its dime personnel.

Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / September 17

49ers legend Patrick Willis reacts to Fred Warner breaking his tackle record

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner recorded a game-high 11 tackles last week against the Los Angeles Rams, bringing his career total to 959, according to Pro Football Reference.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 17

49ers Have a New Defensive Concern After Week 1

For the past few seasons, it has felt as though the San Francisco 49ers have had a good run defense, but they have not been able to find a consistent pass rush from their defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 17

49ers' John Lynch explains Deebo Samuel's expanded role in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers were clear with wide receiver Deebo Samuel when negotiating his return to the team that selected him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 17

49ers GM John Lynch explains Kaelon Black's role alongside Christian McCaffrey

After last week's win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was surprised to see rookie running back Kaelon Black finish with more carries than veteran starter Christian McCaffrey.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / September 17

49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Likes What He Saw From His Rookies in Week 1

There are people who doubt that the San Francisco 49ers will be a factor in the NFC this season, and for such doubters, the age of the team’s core is a major concern.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 17

49ers GM John Lynch calls De'Zhaun Stribling injury loss 'crushing'

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will miss about 10 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair damage from the ankle injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Connor Colby News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 17

The Real Reason the 49ers Started Connor Colby at Left Guard

The biggest mystery entering Week 1 with the San Francisco 49ers was who they would start at left guard. It had been a competition since the beginning of training camp.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Could the 49ers Still Trade Disgruntled Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk?

While the San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with the dreaded injury bug, they have another lingering issue from the last couple of years to resolve — Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan heaps praise on unheralded Christian McCaffrey backup

The San Francisco 49ers looked like one of the NFL’s best teams in Week 1. San Francisco crushed Los Angeles 27-7 in Australia in a game that never felt in doubt.

Kyle Shanahan News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Kyle Shanahan’s Last-Season Woes Return as 49ers TE Suffers Season-Ending Blow

Although the San Francisco 49ers began the season with a bang, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Week 1, the team may have to prepare its depth chart for another difficult season ahead.

Kyle Juszczyk News / HITC / September 17

The ‘fake outrage’ that’s annoyed Jason Kelce after calls for NFL rule change

Kyle Juszczyk’s ‘banana motion’ that helped unlock the San Francisco 49ers’ running game has been questioned, but Jason Kelce isn’t buying the outrage.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

49ers’ Nick Bosa reveals ‘anger’ reason behind Dre Greenlaw’s popularity

San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa has explained why linebacker Dre Greenlaw is such a popular teammate. The star defensive end pointed to the emotion and intensity he brings to the defense.

Christian McCaffrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey gets 100% real about head-turning rookie

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is accustomed to carrying a massive workload, but Week 1 delivered a surprising twist to start the season.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16

On extra rest, 49ers seek to stay dominant in home opener vs. Dolphins

San Francisco impressed many with its season debut in Australia last Thursday and the 49ers enter as heavy favorites on Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Ca.

Jake Tonges News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

49ers TE Jake Tonges To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The 49ers placed tight end Jake Tonges on injured reserve Wednesday. The fifth-year tight end was known to be in store for missed time as a result, but he will not return in 2026.