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Tanner McLachlan Tanner McLachlan Headed to 49ers
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:39 PM
The 49ers signed McLachlan on Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: McLachlan is headed to San Francisco after having been waived by the Chargers back in May. The 27-year-old last appeared in a game during the 2024 campaign with the Bengals and will likely face an uphill battle to earn a spot on the 49ers' final roster. |
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Starts training camp off PUP
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:31 PM
Bosa (knee) wasn't placed on the PUP list ahead of the start of San Francisco's training camp, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bosa is seemingly progressing well from the torn ACL he suffered last September. While the 28-year-old still isn't fully healthy, he's starting to ramp up his work and should be ready for the start of the regular season. |
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Lands on PUP list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:17 PM
The 49ers Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area Collins (shoulder) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Matt reports.
Analysis: Collins picked up a shoulder injury earlier in the offseason and will now be sidelined until he's activated off the PUP list. The 2025 second-round pick is coming off a solid rookie campaign and is expected to serve as the team's starting nose tackle during the 2026 season. |
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Isaac Guerendo Isaac Guerendo Placed on PUP list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:09 PM
The 49ers placed Guerendo (pectoral) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Guerendo is still recovering from a torn pectoral he suffered while lifting earlier in the offseason. While the 26-year-old will be unable to practice for now, he is expected to return at some point before the end of training camp. |
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Opening training camp on PUP
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:02 PM
The 49ers placed Williams (knee) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Williams is still working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in November 2025 and will now be sidelined indefinitely. The 22-year-old can be activated at any time and is expected to serve as one of the team's starting outside linebackers during the upcoming campaign. |
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Brandon Aiyuk Brandon Aiyuk Remains on left squad list
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:38 PM
San Francisco general manager John Lynch told reporters Saturday that Aiyuk (knee) will remain on the 49ers' reserve/left squad list, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Aiyuk is not on the 49ers' 90-man roster as the team opened training camp Saturday. Injuries and off-field issues had Lynch publicly state in January that Aiyuk will never play for the 49ers again, though it's unclear when a move to remove the veteran wide receiver from the team's roster will actually take place. Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the 49ers in August of 2024 but hasn't seen regular-season action since Week 7 of the 2024 campaign after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee. |
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George Kittle George Kittle Starting training camp on PUP
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 1:28 PM
The 49ers placed Kittle (Achilles) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Kittle continues to recover from a torn right Achilles that he suffered in the 49ers' NFC playoff win over the Eagles in January. The veteran tight end has been optimistic that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and will be ready for Week 1 against the Rams on Sept. 10. By being placed on the active/PUP list, Kittle is eligible to participate in practice once he's fully recovered from his injury, but he'll be limited to side work for the time being. If Kittle ends up missing regular-season games, then Jake Tonges (foot) would be in line to serve as the 49ers' TE1. |
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Khalil Dinkins Khalil Dinkins Placed on NFI list
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 3:55 PM
The 49ers placed Dinkins (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Saturday.
Analysis: It's unclear what ailment Dinkins is working through, but since he was placed on the active NFI list, he is eligible to practice and play in preseason games once fully healthy. He signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in late April following a four-year collegiate career at Penn State. |
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Christian McCaffrey Christian McCaffrey Wins Best Comeback Athlete
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 12:18 PM
McCaffrey was named the Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPYS, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Analysis: McCaffrey earned All-Pro honors while rushing 311 times for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns across 17 regular-season games in 2025, and also leading all running backs with a 102-924-7 receiving line (129 targets). Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged back in spring that the team may alleviate McCaffrey's workload in 2026 in order to keep him fresh, a fair concern given that the 30-year-old handled a career-high 413 touches last year. McCaffrey himself has downplayed any workload concerns, and his versatility will help him remain a high-end fantasy producer even if any of Jordan James, Kaelon Black, Isaac Guerendo (pectoral), Patrick Taylor, Jordan Mims or Jermar Jefferson earn a larger role this year. |
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Ricky Pearsall Ricky Pearsall Poised to start opposite Evans
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 11:02 AM
Pearsall is expected to enter training camp as San Francisco's starting wide receiver opposite Mike Evans, Kyle Madson of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Pearsall is positioned for a significant role after injuries limited him to nine regular-season appearances in 2025. With Jauan Jennings having signed with the Vikings and Brandon Aiyuk seemingly out of the picture, the 25-year-old clearly projects as Brock Purdy's No. 2 wide receiver behind Evans. Christian Kirk is expected to handle slot duties, while rookie second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson provide depth, but it's Pearsall and Evans who project to see the field in 21 personnel sets, which the 49ers deployed at a league-high rate in 2025. A healthy season would position Pearsall for the biggest workload of his NFL career. |
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Mac Jones Mac Jones Resumes throwing
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 11:50 AM
Jones, who dealt with a sore shoulder during the 49ers' spring program, threw passes this week at Tight End University, an event hosted by teammate George Kittle (Achilles), David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.
Analysis: The fact that Jones was out there throwing this week suggests that Brock Purdy's top backup should be good to go come training camp. Though there was some speculation this offseason that Jones could be on the move, he'll remain a valuable insurance policy at QB for the 49ers, on the heels of a 2025 regular season in which Purdy missed eight games, all of which Jones started in his place. |
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Brock Purdy Brock Purdy Plans throwing sessions before camp
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 11:34 AM
Purdy, who has been participating in this week's Tight End University, an event hosted by teammate George Kittle (Achilles), said that he plans to gather with other 49ers for throwing sessions over the next month prior to training camp, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.
Analysis: As the coming campaign approaches, Purdy -- who has had time to move past the shoulder and toe issues he dealt with last season -- is set to work with a WR corps that welcomes a trio of key additions in Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling. Also in the mix are returnees Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins and Demarcus Robinson. Meanwhile, Kittle is bouncing back from an Achilles injury, and though the star TE says that he has "a chance" to be ready for Week 1, the 49ers may need to lean more on their key wideouts out of the gate this year while Kittle works his way back into the mix. Purdy is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he threw for 2,167 yards with 20 TDs and 10 picks, while carrying 33 times for 147 yards and three scores in nine games. Looking ahead, the signal-caller's fantasy upside in 2026 hinges largely on avoiding injuries, as well as building strong on-field chemistry with his team's re-tooled pass-catching unit. |
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Brandon Aiyuk Brandon Aiyuk Interested in joining Commanders
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 4:31 PM
In a video posted to Instagram Wednesday, Aiyuk (knee) said that if the 49ers released him, he'd sign with the Commanders "tomorrow," ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: That said, it's unclear whether the Commanders would have interest in signing Aiyuk in such a scenario. Moreover, it's not a situation they can publicly comment on, given that the wideout is still under contract with the 49ers. Back in January, 49ers GM John Lynch said that it was "safe to say that (Aiyuk) has played his last snap with the Niners." However, since then the team has held on to the 2020 first-rounder in the hopes of finding a trade partner. San Francisco's veteran players are set to arrive at training camp July 25, with the report suggesting that it's possible the team is waiting until then to make a call on Aiyuk's status with the franchise. |
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George Kittle George Kittle Feels on track for Week 1
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:31 PM
Kittle (Achilles) said Tuesday that he feels "definitely on track" for Week 1 though "nothing is 100 percent certain," David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Kittle hedged his answer, saying he "has a chance" to be ready for the start of the regular season, but the veteran tight end has been open about the fact that he's targeting a Week 1 return, as have head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch. Per Florito Maniego of NBC Sports Bay Area, Kittle said Monday that he's already resumed "running over 16 miles an hour," which is a notable step in his recovery an Achilles' tear initially suffered Jan. 11. Throughout spring practices and mandatory minicamp Kittle worked on the side and with trainers, but it's possible he could be ready to ramp up his activity level during training camp in July. |
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Sincere McCormick Sincere McCormick Back with San Francisco
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:41 PM
McCormick signed a one-year deal with the 49ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: McCormick was dropped by San Francisco in late May, but the team has decided to bring him back into the fold. The 25-year-old's last in-game NFL action came with the Raiders in 2024, when he appeared in five contests and rushed 39 times for 183 yards while catching six of seven targets for 29 yards. |
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George Kittle George Kittle Says he's ahead of schedule
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 2:13 PM
Kittle (Achilles) said Wednesday that he's "doing great" and is "ahead of schedule" in his rehab, ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner reports.
Analysis: Kittle, coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch have all said Week 1 is the goal, with Kittle noting Wednesday that his surgeon (Dr. Neal ElAttrache) also said it was a realistic goal (back in mid-January when he underwent surgery). While he hasn't been cleared for football activities, Kittle remains a consistent presence at San Francisco's OTAs, doing side work and running with trainers. After Wednesday's practice, Kittle said it was the most he's run since suffering the Achilles' tear Jan. 11. Wagoner notes that the NFL's schedule won't help Kittle's bid to play Week 1, as the 49ers have a long haul to Australia on Sept. 2 ahead of their Sept. 11 matchup with the Rams in Melbourne. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Winning over teammates and coaches
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 1:35 PM
Evans is making a strong impression at voluntary OTAs and feels rejuvenated after an injury-plagued 2025, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: "I pinch myself every day," said teammate George Kittle, who then told reporters that Evans caught "three to five" TDs in a red-zone period. Dominance in unpadded practices doesn't mean much, especially for a player who already has such a strong track record, but it's a good sign that Evans is fitting in with the 49ers and earning praise from fellow future Hall of Famers like Kittle and LT Trent Williams. The 32-year-old wideout seems to have been a full participant throughout the voluntary offseason program, acclimating quickly to Kyle Shanahan's offense. |
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Mac Jones Mac Jones Dealing with soreness
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 7:19 PM
Jones (undisclosed) did not throw during practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Jones said Wednesday that he would be ready for training camp in July, so it doesn't seem like there's any major cause for concern. He should be considered the favorite to land San Francisco's backup job behind Brock Purdy in 2026. |
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Brandon Aiyuk Brandon Aiyuk Issued arrest warrant for speeding
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 1:28 PM
Aiyuk (knee) has been issued an arrest warrant on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Aiyuk's warrant relates to a December video posted of himself driving nearby the 49ers' stadium. San Francisco GM John Lynch said back in January that Aiyuk will not play for the team again, while head coach Kyle Shanahan said in late March during the NFL owners' meeting that the team is in "no rush" to release the wideout and would prefer to receive some form of compensation via a trade. The 49ers inked veteran wideouts Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency to join third-year pro Ricky Pearsall, as well as selecting rookie De'Zhaun Stribling in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 33 overall. Aiyuk did not play in 2025 while rehabbing from ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that he sustained during the 2024 campaign, and he was placed on the reserve/left squad list last December. |
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Headed to San Francisco
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 8:26 PM
The 49ers signed Davis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Davis is coming off a solid season in Miami, where he recorded a career-high 65 tackles (43 solo) across 15 games. The 29-year-old had spent his entire five-year career with the Jets before signing with the Dolphins in 2025 and will look to earn a spot on San Francisco's final roster for the upcoming campaign. |
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