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George Kittle George Kittle Could see limited Week 1 role
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:49 PM
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Kittle (Achilles) could have his workload monitored against the Rams on Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: "We got to be smart with that," Shanahan said. With Kittle having been listed as a limited participant Tuesday after returning from the active/PUP list a little over two weeks ago, Shanahan's comments suggest San Francisco is preparing to manage the tight end's Week 1 snaps. Kittle figures to be featured on third downs and in the scoring area if his playing time is limited, and Jake Tonges could see elevated snaps as the Niners' TE2. |
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Full practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:40 PM
Lowe (ankle) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area
Analysis: Lowe suffered a high ankle sprain at practice in late July, but he appears to have made a full recovery. The 27-year-old is slated to serve as a top reserve option behind Trent Williams and Colton McKivitz at offensive tackle in 2026. |
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Good to go for Week 1
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:35 PM
Puni (concussion) was not listed on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Puni suffered a concussion during the preseason, but he now appears to have made a full recovery. The 26-year-old is slated to operate as the team's starting right guard in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Rams. |
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Healthy ahead of Week 1
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:31 PM
White (groin) was not listed on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: White suffered a groin injury early at practice prior to the beginning of the preseason, but he now appears to be healthy ahead of Week 1. The 27-year-old is set to step into a starting role as a member of San Francisco's front seven in 2026. |
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Limited at practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:20 PM
Greenlaw (Achilles) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Greenlaw is dealing with some Achilles discomfort to open the week at practice, but his ability to participate in any capacity Tuesday seems to suggest it is likely a minor issue. The veteran's participation at practice Wednesday will provide more clarity towards his status for Thursday night's regular-season opener against Los Angeles. |
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Dealing with knee injury
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:13 PM
Collins (knee) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Collins is dealing with an apparent knee injury ahead of the team's regular-season opener, but considering he was able to practice in any capacity, it is likely a minor issue. The defensive lineman will have a chance to erase any doubt about his availability to play in Week 1 by logging a full practice Wednesday. |
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Good to go for Week 1
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:10 PM
Prysock (shoulder) was a full participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Prysock suffered a shoulder injury in the team's preseason finale versus the Raiders on Aug. 27, but he now appears to be back to full health. The 23-year-old is expected to operate as a top reserve option behind Renardo Green (hamstring) and Deommodore Lenoir at cornerback during his rookie campaign. |
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Limited participant Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:05 PM
Green (hamstring) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Green suffered a hamstring injury Aug. 20, and he appears to still be working his way back to full health. The cornerback's ability to practice in any capacity Tuesday is a good sign for his chances to play Thursday against the Rams, but he'll have another chance to erase any doubt with a full practice Wednesday. |
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Limited practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:01 PM
Height was a limited participant in practice Tuesday due to an ankle injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com previously relayed Aug. 23 that Height was tending to an undisclosed injury, but the 49ers' first injury report shed light on the nature of his health concern. The rookie linebacker will still have two more opportunities to potentially increase his practice activity and put himself in a position to suit up in Thursday's season opener versus the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. |
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Kyle Juszczyk Kyle Juszczyk Limited at practice
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:53 PM
Juszczyk (finger) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Juszczyk has been dealing with a finger injury since early August, and he still appears to be recovering from the injury. His ability to participate in a limited capacity Tuesday is a good sign, but he can erase any doubt about his availability for Thursday night's matchup against the Rams by logging a full practice Wednesday. |
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Limited in practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:02 PM
Bosa (knee) was limited in Tuesday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Bosa is nearly a full year out from ACL surgery, and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has already said the star defensive end will play in Thursday's season opener against the Rams. |
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Ready to go for Week 1
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:28 PM
Mustapha (hamstring) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Mustapha was a full participant at practice Tuesday after dealing with a hamstring injury during the preseason. The 24-year-old is expected to operate as the team's starting strong safety in 2026, and he appears to be good to go for Thursday night's regular-season opener against Los Angeles. |
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Kurtis Rourke Kurtis Rourke Full practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:25 PM
Rourke (ribs) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area repors.
Analysis: Rourke has fully recovered from the ribs injury that he suffered during the preseason. He will now be good to go for Thursday night's regular-season opener against the Rams in Australia. |
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Jacob Cowing Jacob Cowing Healthy ahead of Week 1
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:23 PM
Cowing (groin) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Cowing was dealing with a groin injury to end the preseason, but he now appears to have fully recovered. The wide receiver is set to operate as a special-teams asset with San Francisco in 2026, handling the primary punt returner role. |
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Healthy ahead of Week 1
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:20 PM
Stout (hip) was a full participant at the 49ers' practice Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Stout was dealing with a hip injury late in the preseason, but he now appears to be back to full health ahead of Week 1. The 24-year-old is slated to operate as the team's primary slot cornerback this season, and he'll get a tough test against the Rams on Thursday night. |
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De'Zhaun Stribling De'Zhaun Stribling Shakes off shoulder issue
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 6:16 PM
Stribling (shoulder) was not listed on the injury report the 49ers released Tuesday, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Analysis: Stribling was slowed by a shoulder injury for a couple weeks, but it apparently is no longer an issue, as he did not draw a mention on the first injury report the 49ers put out in advance of Week 1. Stribling is listed as a reserve receiver behind veterans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel on San Francisco's unofficial depth chart, so while it appears he will debut against the Rams in Australia it's unclear exactly what role he will fill. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Removed from injured list
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:59 PM
Evans (adductor) was not listed on the injury report the 49ers released Tuesday, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Analysis: Evans has been slowed by injuries since early August, but he apparently is back at 100 percent in advance of Week 1. Barring any setbacks, he seems set to fill a starting wide receiver spot when the 49ers kick off their 2026 campaign against the Rams in Australia. |
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George Kittle George Kittle Listed as limited participant
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:54 PM
Kittle (Achilles) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's injury report, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Kittle has been practicing regularly since being activated from the active/PUP list a little over two weeks ago, and although he seemingly did not take part in every drill Tuesday, he was able to get at least some work in at San Francisco's first official practice session of the week. He could wind up a full participant before kickoff, and even still the door remains open for him to suit up for Week 1. |
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Christian McCaffrey Christian McCaffrey Not listed on injury report
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:39 PM
McCaffrey (undisclosed) was not listed on the injury report the 49ers released Tuesday, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Analysis: McCaffrey's status has been a hot topic for nearly a month, particularly after it was reported in mid-August that he was dealing with some sort of "tightness." However, McCaffrey himself said in late August that he always planned to take it easy during training camp, and San Francisco's first injury report of the year confirms he is back at 100 percent. As such, it seems likely he will be able to fill his regular role when the 49ers kick off their season against the Rams in Australia. |
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George Kittle George Kittle Looking increasingly likely to play vs. Rams
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:09 PM
Kittle (Achilles) is in full uniform for the 49ers' practice session in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday (local time), Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Earlier in the day, 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said of Kittle: "Super impressed with how he's looked considering the injury and how quick he got back on the field. It's cool to me to see how Kittle looks ... Workload will be determined," per Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. While that doesn't fully confirm that the star tight end will be ready to play in the season opener against the Rams, the fact that the team seems to be focused on Kittle's gameday workload, rather than his general playing status, suggests that he's more likely than not to suit up. Kubiak did give the caveat that Kittle will need to get through San Francisco's final practices before a decision is ultimately made, and the club's injury reports this week should shed further status on Kittle's level of participation in practice as well as his outlook for the Friday (local time) NFC West clash. |
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