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49ers' Nick Bosa confident he'll play in Week 1 vs. Rams

49ers' Nick Bosa confident he'll play in Week 1 vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since August 3, taking a significant step toward being ready for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 2
5 49ers Players Fans Don’t Want to See in 2026

5 49ers Players Fans Don’t Want to See in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers roster is set. While the team is happy with all 53 players on the tea there are a few players who are around more for reserve depth status.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / September 2
Former 49ers star delivers blunt criticism of Brandon Aiyuk

Former 49ers star delivers blunt criticism of Brandon Aiyuk

Most San Francisco 49ers fans may have forgotten about Brandon Aiyuk until NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco asked general manager John Lynch about the wide receiver this week.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz
The 'Most playoff wins by NFL team' quiz
The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz
Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / September 2
49ers' Mike Evans returns to practice ahead of Australia trip

49ers' Mike Evans returns to practice ahead of Australia trip

Defensive end Nick Bosa isn't the only San Francisco 49ers player who returned to practice Wednesday, the team's final on-field session before traveling to Melbourne, Australia.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Nick Bosa News / 49ers Webzone / September 2
49ers' Nick Bosa returns to practice ahead of Australia trip

49ers' Nick Bosa returns to practice ahead of Australia trip

After several weeks away from the field, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa returned to practice Wednesday, participating in the team's final on-field work before traveling to Melbourne, Australia, for its Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 2
5 49ers Who Must Be Handled Carefully in Week 1

5 49ers Who Must Be Handled Carefully in Week 1

Now that the San Francisco 49ers roster is set, the team is a week away from the season opener in Australia. While the game has massive implications given

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 2
Six 49ers stars earn spots in ESPN's top 100 NFL players ranking

Six 49ers stars earn spots in ESPN's top 100 NFL players ranking

Six San Francisco 49ers stars earned spots in ESPN's latest ranking of the NFL's top 100 players entering the 2026 season. Twelve ESPN analysts and reporters helped compile the list, including Dan Graziano, Field Yates, and Mina Kimes.

George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2
Major update on George Kittle’s Week 1 status emerges

Major update on George Kittle’s Week 1 status emerges

George Kittle appears to be over 7,000 miles closer to suiting up for the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 NFL season opener. The 49ers star tight end’s status for their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 / EssentiallySports / September 2
'Not Sure Why I Went All the Way Down': Brock Purdy Doubles Down on Drew Brees Comparison in Latest Claim

'Not Sure Why I Went All the Way Down': Brock Purdy Doubles Down on Drew Brees Comparison in Latest Claim

Quarterback Brock Purdy is entering the fifth season of his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, and once again, he is drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Drew Brees.

George Kittle News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 5,000-career receiving-yards can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL TD-catch leaders' quiz
The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz
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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
 The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz
The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz
 The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / September 2
Report: 49ers' Nick Bosa, George Kittle to travel to Australia

Report: 49ers' Nick Bosa, George Kittle to travel to Australia

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa will travel Wednesday to Australia for next week's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, NFL Network reported.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 2
Rapoport: 49ers' George Kittle, Nick Bosa traveling to Australia ahead of Rams opener

Rapoport: 49ers' George Kittle, Nick Bosa traveling to Australia ahead of Rams opener

All-Pro tight end George Kittle will travel with the San Francisco 49ers as the team departs for Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 2
Richard Sherman Criticizes 49ers For Not Addressing Offensive Line Needs

Richard Sherman Criticizes 49ers For Not Addressing Offensive Line Needs

The San Francisco 49ers always seem to be sufficiently stocked with talent, year in and year out. They have a competent, if not an excellent, quarterback in Brock Purdy, arguably the NFL’s best running back in Christian McCaffrey, capable pass-catchers and two of the game’s best defenders in Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.

Richard Sherman News / Yardbarker / September 2
Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances

Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances

Sherman highlighted two issues that might cost Kyle Shanahan's team this season. 

Two-minute drill: Aaron Donald is back, notable roster cuts, concerns at RB for Packers
Five recently cut NFL players who should find another team this season
John Lynch addresses 49ers organizational changes: 'It feels like business as usual'
49ers injury updates: Kyle Shanahan outlines practice plans for George Kittle, Nick Bosa
The 'Legion of Boom goes the dynamite' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 2
49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1

49ers make massive George Kittle, Nick Bosa decisions for Week 1

Throughout 2026, the statuses of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa for the club's Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams have been up in the air. 

Richard Sherman has two concerns about 49ers' NFC West chances
Two-minute drill: Aaron Donald is back, notable roster cuts, concerns at RB for Packers
Five recently cut NFL players who should find another team this season
The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 2
Ranking Best 49ers Practice Squad Options Most Likely to Be Elevated

Ranking Best 49ers Practice Squad Options Most Likely to Be Elevated

Now that the San Francisco 49ers practice squad is set, which players are most likely to get called up to the active roster?  This will be a redshirt year

Keion White News / EssentiallySports / September 2
'I Got Screws in Each Ankle': 49ers’ Keion White Shares Major Health Update After Surviving a Near-Fatal Incident

'I Got Screws in Each Ankle': 49ers’ Keion White Shares Major Health Update After Surviving a Near-Fatal Incident

At 4 a.m. on Mission Street in February, Keion White took a bullet to the ankle. Nearly seven months, one broken talus, and two surgical screws later, the San Francisco 49ers defensive end is back, talking about the metal now holding his foot together.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 2
Six 49ers Players Made ESPN's Ranking of the NFL's Top 100 Players

Six 49ers Players Made ESPN's Ranking of the NFL's Top 100 Players

For the last several years, the San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL’s most talented teams. They have had plenty of studs on both sides of the football, and it has resulted in them being consistently competitive, if not excellent, at least when they have been healthy enough.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2
49ers’ De’Zhaun Stribling’s hilarious reaction to sharing No. 7 with scammer Daejon Love

49ers’ De’Zhaun Stribling’s hilarious reaction to sharing No. 7 with scammer Daejon Love

De’Zhaun Stribling has been one of the darlings of the San Francisco 49ers’ training camp and pre-season activities. That’s for good reason, too: the rookie impressed fans during the preseason.

Raheem Morris News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 2
49ers DC Raheem Morris Gushes Over This Defensive Lineman

49ers DC Raheem Morris Gushes Over This Defensive Lineman

With Nick Bosa out of practice, the 49ers have been able to take a closer look at their other defensive ends. One player who has been seeing a healthy amount of starting reps is defensive end Sam Okuayinonu.

Keion White News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2
49ers player has amazing plan to deal with 15-hour flight for Week 1 game

49ers player has amazing plan to deal with 15-hour flight for Week 1 game

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White is ready to test the limits of what melatonin can do. White and the rest of the Niners will be heading down under next week for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 2
49ers GM John Lynch on When Wide Receiver Mike Evans Could Return to Practice

49ers GM John Lynch on When Wide Receiver Mike Evans Could Return to Practice

The San Francisco 49ers’ big splash this offseason was their signing of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans. They gave the 33-year-old a three-year, $42.4 million contract, and the expectation is that he’ll be their top option in their passing game this season.

Nick Bosa News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1
49ers get encouraging Nick Bosa injury update ahead of Australia trip

49ers get encouraging Nick Bosa injury update ahead of Australia trip

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will face each other in Week 1 in the first-ever NFL game in Melbourne, Australia. And, it sure seems possible that 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa will be ready.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1
49ers Signing Four More To Practice Squad

49ers Signing Four More To Practice Squad

Per Matt Maiocco, the 49ers are signing CB Brandon Codrington, DL Vincent Anthony Jr., OL Foster Sarell and DL Kevin Givens to the practice squad. Here’s

Darrell Luter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Four Other Teams Put In Claims On Raiders CB Darrell Luter

According to Field Yates, the Titans, Dolphins, Cowboys and Colts all put waiver claims in for CB Darrell Luter after he was let go by the 49ers and ultimately awarded to the Raiders.

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