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Reverts to Niners' IR
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:27 PM
Leo (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to San Francisco's injured reserve list Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Leo wasn't picked up by another club after the 49ers waived him with an injury designation Tuesday, and now he's in line to be on IR for the whole 2026 campaign. His last regular-season action came with the Patriots back in 2024, when he played mostly on special teams over four games. |
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Unlikely to be ready for Week 1
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 7:14 PM
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Williams (knee) is considered a "long shot" to play in Week 1 against the Rams, Dylan Grausz of NBC Sports reports.
Analysis: Despite the relatively discouraging update, Shanahan did not completely rule out the possibility of Williams being back up to full speed by the start of the regular season. Like Williams, fellow edge rusher Nick Bosa is also recovering from an ACL tear suffered last year, and the 49ers have already seen multiple other injuries on the front seven, so there's a strong possibility they will have to call on some unlikely players to begin the new campaign. |
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Progresses in recovery
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 5:56 PM
Bosa's (knee) tendinitis symptoms have been subsiding recently, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Bosa continues to work towards a return to the field. The 49ers' defense is in desperate need of the star pass rusher's services after preseason game and joint practice failures on the defensive line. The 28-year-old is still considered week-to-week, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying Tuesday that the star is doing well. With a displayed floor of 9.0 sacks when healthy, the team will likely do whatever it takes to ensure Bosa is on the field for the regular season. |
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Kaelon Black Kaelon Black Shines in return to practice
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:23 PM
Black (thigh) looked like himself at Tuesday's practice, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Black has been sidelined since Aug. 3 due to an adductor injury, but his return to the practice field Tuesday was a welcome sight for an RB room that currently is without Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed), Jordan James (ribs) and Isaac Guerendo (pectoral, active/PUP). Black, a rookie third-round pick, now is the top healthiest player at the position ahead of Patrick Taylor, Sincere McCormick and Zamir White on the 49ers roster. |
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Brock Purdy Brock Purdy 'Good chance' to play in Thursday's contest
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:35 PM
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Purdy has a "good chance" to play in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Chargers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Any appearance likely will be brief after Purdy took part in joint practices this week. He was held out of San Francisco's first preseason game and doesn't figure to play more than a drive or two during the exhibition slate. |
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Christian McCaffrey Christian McCaffrey Coming along well, per Shanahan
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:19 PM
Coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey (undisclosed) would've practiced Tuesday if the 49ers hadn't been in a joint session with the Chargers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Shanahan also shut down speculation about McCaffrey's recent absences being contract-related. The star running back has been absent for a week due to what's only been described as "tightness". If Shanahan is to be believed, McCaffrey is making good progress and nearing a return to practice. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Injury issue downplayed by Shanahan
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:11 PM
Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Chargers that Evans (quadriceps) experienced some tightness and doesn't believe the issue to be a serious one, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Evans initially left Tuesday's session and had his left foot/ankle wrapped and iced, but he eventually moved that wrapping to his left quad. He previously missed early training-camp practices due to a quadriceps issue, so it appears to be a slight aggravation of the previous concern. Shanahan's comments indicate the 49ers aren't concerned about Evans' health, but the team likely will exercise caution with the veteran wide receiver with two preseason games remaining before Week 1. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Slowed by left foot/ankle injury
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 1:37 PM
Evans exited Tuesday's joint practice with the Chargers due to a left foot/ankle injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Evans made an early departure Tuesday to have his left foot wrapped and iced, but he later removed the tape job while watching the remainder of the session from the sideline, per Wagoner. Evans previously dealt with a quadriceps injury early on in training camp, so his transition from Tampa Bay to San Francisco hasn't exactly gone swimmingly. Coach Kyle Shanahan likely will touch on the nature of Evans' new health concern in due time. |
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Kaelon Black Kaelon Black Returns to practice
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:58 AM
Black (thigh) is back in uniform for Tuesday's practice session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic
Analysis: This is significant for the rookie as Black had been sidelined since the first week of camp due to an adductor injury. Black is jockeying for position in the 49ers' backfield behind Christian McCaffrey and has to make up for lost time. Any ability to show some flash over the remainder of the preseason would help Black's case for playing time vs. Jordan James. |
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Lands in San Fran
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 9:19 PM
Dimukeje signed with the 49ers on Monday.
Analysis: The linebacker suffered a knee injury and landed on the Giants' injured-reserve list last December, but his July tryouts with the 49ers and Vikings indicated that he was healthy again. Dimukeje played more on special teams than defense in each of the last two seasons, and he logged over 200 special-teams snaps across each of his first four campaigns in the NFL from 2021-2024, all with Arizona. |
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Christian McCaffrey Christian McCaffrey Tightness not considered serious issue
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 7:04 PM
McCaffrey is dealing with "tightness," but it doesn't seem to be an issue to worry about, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: For the sake of clarity, Rapoport emphasized that McCaffrey hasn't been missing practice due to a phantom injury or a contract hold-in. Rapoport suggested that the star running back is dealing with "actual tightness" as opposed to sitting out as a means of forcing contract negotiations, and the report also notes that McCaffrey "should be fine." At this point, fantasy managers can probably count on the workhorse tailback being available for Week 1 of the regular season, though it certainly bears monitoring his practice status as the preseason rolls on. |
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Dealing with concussion
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:35 PM
Puni (concussion) was unavailable for the 49ers' preseason practice Sunday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Puni is dealing with a concussion, which he likely suffered in the team's 19-13 preseason loss to the Titans on Thursday. The offensive lineman will have a couple more chances to return to the practice field prior to the team's preseason matchup with the Chargers on Thursday. |
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Misses practice Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:27 PM
Halton (ankle) was unavailable for practice Sunday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Halton is dealing with an apparent ankle injury, and as a result, he spent the first practice of the week on the sidelines. The defensive lineman recorded four total tackles (two solo), one of which was for a loss, in the team's 19-13 loss to the Titans in their preseason opener. He will now have a couple more chances to return to practice ahead of Thursday's preseason matchup with the Chargers. |
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George Kittle George Kittle Confident he'll avoid PUP for Week 1
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:19 PM
Kittle (Achilles) said Sunday that he's "very confident" he won't start the season on the reserve/PUP list and that he's still got a chance to play Week 1 versus the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered on Jan. 11, and he's maintained this offseason that he'll be ready for the Week 1 opener versus the Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10. He added that the decision about whether he'll play Week 1 should be made before the 49ers depart for their international game versus the Rams, per Wagoner. The soon-to-be 33-year-old recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns in 2023 and 2024, but he tallied 628 yards on 57 catches across 11 appearances during the 2025 regular season. When healthy, Kittle should still be a key target for San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, especially after wide receiver Ricky Pearsall underwent a season-ending surgery to repair his PCL this August. |
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Christian McCaffrey Christian McCaffrey Misses another practice Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 6:03 PM
McCaffrey (undisclosed) remained sidelined during practice Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 49ers haven't yet offered much detail on McCaffrey's status aside from saying that he's dealing with "tightness." The star running back didn't play in the team's preseason opener versus Tennessee on Thursday, though San Francisco held out its other key starters as well. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said early in the week that the team is "just managing" McCaffrey through some soreness, and at this point there's no indication that he's at risk of not being ready for Week 1 of the regular season. Still, fantasy managers -- especially those who have upcoming drafts -- may be wise to keep an eye on the situation to monitor when McCaffrey is ready to return to the practice field. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Working in team drills Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:43 PM
Evans (quadriceps) participated in team drills during Saturday's training camp practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Evans has slowly been working his way back from a quad strain that he sustained in early August. He was cleared to participate in individual drills prior to Thursday's preseason opener against the Titans, which he did not suit up for. Evans' ability to work in team drills is a positive sign, and he would be on track to play against the Chargers on Thursday if the 49ers' starters suit up for that contest. |
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Practices Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:36 PM
Sigle (oblique) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Sigle suffered an oblique injury during last Thursday's preseason contest against the Titans. The strong safety's full participation in Saturday's session implies he has moved past the issue and will be ready for next Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers. Sigle logged two tackles (one solo) against the Titans before finishing his night due to the oblique issue. |
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Practicing Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:33 PM
Martin (stinger) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Martin suffered a stinger during Thursday's preseason opener against the Titans. The linebacker totaled five tackles (three solo) in the contest and appears to have recovered from the issue quickly. With such a quick injury turnaround, Martin is likely all set to play in next Thursday's preseason contest against the Chargers. |
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Kurtis Rourke Kurtis Rourke Practices Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:30 PM
Rourke (ribs) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Rourke was hospitalized during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Titans due to shortness of breath caused by a rib injury. The quarterback's return to practice just two days after the issue is a strong sign that he is past the issue and set to back up Brock Purdy and Mac Jones. Rourke will likely see significant snaps in next Thursday's preseason showdown with the Chargers. |
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Jacob Cowing Jacob Cowing Back to practice
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:06 PM
Cowing (hip) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Cowing suffered a hip injury sometime around last Wednesday's training camp session and has been absent from team activities since. The wide receiver's return to health will give him a chance to compete in next Thursday's preseason showdown with the Chargers. Cowing is currently listed as the starting punt returner for the team, but the 25-year-old will likely need to once again show he is a capable option at receiver to make the 53-man roster. |
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