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Deebo Samuel Deebo Samuel Back in San Francisco
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 8:24 PM
Samuel and the 49ers agreed on a one-year, $7 million contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Samuel will return to San Francisco after spending the 2025 campaign with the Commanders, reeling in 72 of 99 targets for 727 yards and five touchdowns while also adding 75 yards and a score over 17 carries in 16 regular-season contests. The wide receiver spent the first six seasons of his NFL career in Kyle Shanahan's offense with the 49ers, and he will likely have no problem fitting right back in. The 49ers are concerned about the availability of Ricky Pearsall (knee) in 2026 while free-agent addition Christian Kirk is dealing with a calf injury early in training camp. The team added veteran Mike Evans in free agency, and he'll enter the 2026 campaign as the team's No. 1 wide receiver. After Evans, Samuel will compete with Pearsall (if active), Kirk and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling for touches in the WR room. |
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Headed to IR
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 7:08 PM
San Francisco placed Farmer (back) on its injured-reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Farmer was not picked up by another squad after the 49ers waived him with an injury designation earlier in the week, and now he'll be required to stay on the team's IR list for the year unless he negotiates an injury settlement. He last played regular-season snaps in 2023 with the Chargers. |
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Goes to IR
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 7:05 PM
San Francisco placed Bradley-King (undisclosed) on its injured-reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Bradley-King wasn't claimed by another team after the 49ers waived him Wednesday, and now he'll have to spend the entire season on IR unless he negotiates an injury settlement with the club. His last regular-season snaps came in 2022 with Washington. |
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Mac Jones Mac Jones Ready for training camp
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:09 PM
Jones (undisclosed) has passed his conditioning test and is cleared for participation in training camp, Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows of The Athletic report.
Analysis: Jones was able to throw at George Kittle's (Achilles) Tight End University last week. The backup quarterback started eight regular-season games for the 49ers last year and will remain a key depth piece for the organization going into the 2026 season. |
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Ricky Pearsall Ricky Pearsall Concern over knee issue
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 PM
The 49ers have some "concern" about Pearsall's latest knee issue and are "exploring all options" when it comes to what the next step will be in addressing it, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pearsall didn't practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee, and it remains to be seen when he'll be able to return to the field. It's an injury that the wideout has dealt with on and off since Week 4 of last season, and Wagoner suggests that surgical solutions may be explored to resolve the issue. For now, with Christian Kirk (calf) also missing practice, added WR reps behind Mike Evans are available for the likes of Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and De'Zhaun Stribling. |
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Out with hamstring issue
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:13 PM
Mustapha (hamstring) was ruled out of Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mustapha was the starting free safety for the 49ers in 2025 after returning from knee surgery, but he has been competing with Marques Sigle to keep the job. This setback will allow Sigle to show himself as a more consistent and productive option, so Mustapha will need to show out once he returns to the field. |
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Kaelon Black Kaelon Black Opportunity knocks
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:46 PM
Black faces an opportunity to handle the bulk of No. 2 running back role behind Christian McCaffrey early in training camp after Jordan James suffered a fractured rib on Tuesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Black will look to make the most of his immediate opportunities at camp, with Vic Tafur of The Athletic noting that the rookie third-rounder had already gotten off to a strong start. While James should still be ready in advance of Week 1, his grasp on the No. 2 backfield role could lessen if Black is able to continue stringing together momentum. Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) also began training camp on the active/PUP list, leaving Patrick Taylor and Sincere McCormick as Black's main current competition for reps. Given these developments, Black's average draft position will figure to rise in advance of the preseason. |
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Jordan James Jordan James Diagnosed with fractured rib
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:41 PM
James fractured a rib during Tuesday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's a rough start to training camp for a player that some had tabbed as the favorite for San Francisco's No. 2 RB job. James should be ready well before Week 1, but missed practice time is a big deal for a player in his situation. The Niners currently have third-round pick Kaelon Black and veteran journeymen Patrick Taylor and Sincere McCormick for depth behind Christian McCaffrey. |
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Ricky Pearsall Ricky Pearsall Dealing with knee swelling
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:25 PM
Pearsall (knee) is dealing with knee swelling in the early stages of training camp, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pearsall's swelling is in the same knee that caused him to deal with injuries during the 2025 season, Tafur reports, making this a situation worth monitoring. A healthy training camp would position Pearsall as a clear starter for the 49ers alongside new top wideout Mike Evans, but the 2024 first-rounder has had issues staying on the field consistently to begin his NFL career. Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, there is some concern regarding the wideout's injury, with "all options" reportedly being explored by the team at this time. |
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Dealing with bone bruise
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 7:30 PM
Halton is missing practice during the 49ers' training camp due to a bone bruise on his knee, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's not the ideal start to Halton's pro career after he was drafted in the fourth round back in April. He'll have some catching up to do when he's back to full strength, and in his absence, rookie undrafted free agent James Thompson could see more focus as a depth option on the defensive line. |
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Nursing back issue
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 7:25 PM
Farmer (back) did not participate during the 49ers' training camp practice Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The precise nature of the issue is unknown at this point, and there's no reported timetable for Farmer's return to action. In the meantime, William Bradley-King could get more opportunities on the edge as training camp continues. |
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Tending to high ankle sprain
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 7:19 PM
Lowe suffered a high ankle sprain during the 49ers' practice Sunday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Lowe is expected to miss some time, and his availability for the start of the 2026 regular season may now be in question. Until he can return to the practice field, veteran Brandon Parker could get more attention as a backup option at tackle. |
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Getting in reps at training camp
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 6:19 PM
Hobbs (knee) is participating at the 49ers' training camp, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hobbs missed the first day of camp with an unspecified illness, but he returned to the practice field Monday. It appears he has also recovered from the MCL rupture he suffered in Week 17 last season, so he should have a real opportunity to make San Francisco's 53-man roster in a depth capacity. |
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Dealing with cramps
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:03 PM
Height was carted off the field at Monday's practice due to cramps, rather than any sort of severe injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Height has avoided any sort of worst-case scenario after being carted off the practice field Monday, and it appears that he'll be back in action for on-field drills without much, if any, delay. Both Nick Bosa (ACL) and Mykel Williams (ACL) opened training camp on the active/PUP list, giving Height a clear path to carving out a role in San Francisco's pass-rush room early in his career. |
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Carted off practice field
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 1:48 PM
Height (lower body) was carted off the field at Monday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Height suffered an injury during Monday's training camp practice, and trainers appeared to be attending to both his arms and his right leg. The rookie third-round pick is competing to carve out a role at outside linebacker in Year 1 with the 49ers. |
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Christian Kirk Christian Kirk Dealing with calf injury
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:48 PM
Kirk sustained a calf injury during Sunday's practice and is not practicing Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kirk walked off the field with trainers Sunday. Soft-tissue injuries are common during training camp, as players are ramping up to full speed and in pads after a long offseason. The severity of Kirk's calf strain isn't known, but consider him day-to-day. Kirk signed with the Niners in March and is expected to operate as the primary slot receiver alongside Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall this season. |
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Jake Tonges Jake Tonges Taking part in camp
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:41 AM
Tonges (foot) is participating in practice to begin training camp, Brooke Evans of the 49ers' official site reports.
Analysis: Tonges appears back to full health after having suffered a plantar fascia injury during San Francisco's playoff loss to the Seahawks back in January. With George Kittle (Achilles) having been placed on the active/PUP list to start training camp, Tonges currently is positioned as the 49ers' top tight end. If Kittle's recovery lingers into the regular season, Tonges could kick off the 2026 campaign with a notable workload. |
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Jordan James Jordan James Opens camp as RB2
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 8:29 AM
James appears to be operating as the No. 2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey to begin training camp, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: James already looked like the favorite for San Francisco's top backup job, and a strong early camp will only strengthen his case over rookie Kaelon Black and veterans Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) and Patrick Taylor. McCaffrey remains locked in as the 49ers' offensive centerpiece, but James would carry meaningful fantasy value if he secures the No. 2 role outright. A 2025 fifth-round pick, James suited up for only three regular-season game as a rookie. |
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Christian Kirk Christian Kirk Walks off with trainer
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:03 PM
Kirk walked off with an apparent injury during the 49ers' practice Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kirk was seen leaving with a team trainer midway through a practice session, though the nature of the issue is still unclear. The 29-year-old joined San Francisco on a one-year, $6 million deal in March after spending last season in Houston, where he logged 28 catches (on 52 targets) for 239 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games. Kirk will likely open the 2026 campaign as the 49ers' No. 3 wide receiver behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall, so it will be worth monitoring his status in the team's upcoming training-camp practices. |
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Dealing with ankle injury
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:41 PM
Lowe exited San Francisco's practice Sunday with an ankle injury, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Lowe's injury is not expected to be serious, though there's currently no concrete timeline on his return. Enrique Cruz entered at left tackle after Lowe left practice. |
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