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5 Biggest Questions Facing 49ers After One Week of Training Camp

Now that the San Francisco 49ers have been at training camp for a week, there are plenty of questions emerging that will likely get answered over the next couple of weeks.

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49ers Substation Gets Put on Blast Again

If you’re a San Francisco 49ers fan, you may want to avoid checking the injury report. Or the news. Or honestly… just stay off the internet for a day. Because the start of the 49ers’ 2026 training camp has felt less like the beginning of a Super Bowl chase and more like the opening scene of a disaster movie.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 4

San Francisco 49ers Keep Showing Up in Major Trade Discussions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade after contract extension talks stalled, and the San Francisco 49ers rank among his potential destinations.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 4

Brant Boyer Opens Up About 49ers K Eddy Piñeiro's Contract Extension

San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator Brant Boyer was thrilled that the team signed kicker Eddy Piñeiro to a contract extension. The front office's first major move in free agency was extending Piñeiro, offering him a four-year, $17 million contract with $10 million guaranteed.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

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Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 3

Why Mike Evans Loves Representing the 49ers

Mike Evans hasn't played a game for the San Francisco 49ers yet, but he's already loving life with the team. The front office's signing of Evans in free agency added a wide receiver with a place in the Hall of Fame surely awaiting him once he hangs up his helmet.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 3

NFC Notes: Nick Bosa, Nick Emmanwori, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks

49ers DE Nick Bosa participated in practice this week for the first time since tearing his ACL. Veteran OT Trent Williams said he couldn’t tell that Bosa

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers' Brock Purdy: I still have a lot to learn from Kyle Shanahan

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy views head coach Kyle Shanahan as one of the best offensive minds in football, even calling him a "Hall of Fame coach" during a recent conversation with Tim Kawakami on The TK Show podcast.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 3

49ers Injury Stockpile is Foreshadowing the 2026 Season

Stop me if you've heard this once or twice before, but the San Francisco 49ers have an injury stockpile in training camp. Numerous players have missed at least one practice already due to injury.

Vita Vea News / Athlon Sports / August 3

49ers Named Top Landing Spot for Vita Vea in New Trade Prediction

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the worst pass-rushing teams in the league in 2025. Granted, Mykel Williams and Joey Bosa missed time, but still, the unit was simply not good enough.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers training camp: Kyle Shanahan improving, NBA champion visits, injuries mount

The San Francisco 49ers held their sixth full training camp practice on Monday as they continued preparations for the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan continued to observe practice on Monday, spending a significant amount of time watching the session.

Ji'Ayir Brown News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown is enjoying his best training camp yet

There is significant pressure on San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown as he enters a pivotal season while battling to keep his starting job. The good news is that Brown appears to be thriving in training camp and embracing the changes brought by new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers Training Camp Day 6: Injuries continue to mount, and other quick hits

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up day six of training camp, and unfortunately, the biggest storyline continues to be the growing list of injuries. John Chapman, of 49ers Rush, pointed out on X that four of the team's top wide receivers—Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, Christian Kirk, and De'Zhaun Stribling—were not practicing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brandon Aiyuk gets big update on Commanders' interest

For years now, Brandon Aiyuk has made life tough for the San Francisco 49ers' coaching staff and front office.

Will Brandon Aiyuk ever play in the NFL again?

Christian McCaffrey responds to his heated interaction with Dre Greenlaw

Patriots WR A.J. Brown makes statement with both words, actions

The '2023 NFL 1K-yard receivers' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 3

49ers' Most Underrated Player Isn't Who You Think It Is

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of stars on the team. From Christian McCaffery, to George Kittle, to Fred Warner, there are plenty of key players to keep an eye on.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

Rapoport provides 49ers injury update on Mike Evans

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans did not participate in Monday's training camp practice after the team announced he was dealing with a quad strain.

John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers GM John Lynch opens up about wide receiver situation, injuries

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined NFL Network's Inside Training Camp Live alongside Maurice Jones-Drew and Alex Smith, where he discussed the team's revamped wide receiver room, recent injuries, and the return of Deebo Samuel.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 3

ESPN highlights key spot protecting Brock Purdy as 49ers’ biggest training camp battle

The San Francisco 49ers are pulling out all the stops before the 2026 season. San Francisco reunited with Deebo Samuel to make sure they have enough firepower on offense.

Mike Evans News / Athlon Sports / August 3

49ers Dealt Another Injury Blow as Mike Evans Misses Practice with Quad Injury

Another day, another injury scare for the San Francisco 49ers. The team already lost wide receiver Ricky Pearsall for the season, and a whole laundry list of other players have also been banged up.

Mikail Kamara News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 3

49ers UDFA DL Mikail Kamara Suffered Torn ACL

Per Matt Maiocco, 49ers UDFA DL Mikail Kamara was waived with an injury designation after suffering a torn ACL. Kamara, 24, started his career at James Madison and was a two-year starter, earning third-team All-American honors in 2023.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

49ers Explored Deebo Samuel Reunion Prior To News Of Ricky Pearsall’s Surgery

Last week, Deebo Samuel agreed to return to the 49ers on a one-year deal. Shortly thereafter, it was learned fellow receiver Ricky Pearsall‘s PCL injury will require season-ending surgery.

Eli Apple News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 2

49ers Make Four Moves, Release CB Eli Apple

The San Francisco 49ers announced a series of roster moves on Sunday including releasing veteran CB Eli Apple. The full list includes: 49ers released DB Eli Apple.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 2

Will Brandon Aiyuk ever play in the NFL again?

Brandon Aiyuk has made it abundantly clear that he wants out of San Francisco. What remains far less clear is whether he actually wants to do what is required to play football again in the NFL.

49ers to place Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR

49ers have huge plans for Deebo Samuel

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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Christian McCaffrey responds to his heated interaction with Dre Greenlaw

Fights are nothing new at NFL training camps, but they never fail to draw attention, especially when star players are involved. That was the case Friday for the San Francisco 49ers, as running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Dre Greenlaw reportedly had a heated interaction during the team’s first padded practice.

Deebo Samuel News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

49ers have huge plans for Deebo Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers made the surprise decision to sign Deebo Samuel this week, but that does not mean the team does not have huge plans for him. 49ers president John Lynch said Saturday that the Niners had wanted to sign Samuel even before wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was ruled out for the season due to a knee injury.