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Kyle Juszczyk Kyle Juszczyk Logs full practice Friday
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 6:21 PM
Juszczyk (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Juszczyk was cleared to practice without restriction Friday after being limited in Thursday's session. The full practice designation indicates that the veteran fullback has fully recovered from a knee injury and will play against the Commanders on Monday. |
Christian Kirk Christian Kirk Limited again Friday
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 6:17 PM
Kirk (calf) remained limited in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Kirk had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, as he's eyeing a potential return from injured reserve Monday night against the Commanders. The 49ers will make a decision on his potential activation Saturday, so there will be a better idea of his Week 6 availability in the next 24 hours. Kirk's return would be a boost to an injury-ravaged San Francisco wideout room. |
Mike Evans Mike Evans Sits out Friday's practice
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 5:32 PM
Evans (ribs/Achilles) was a non-participant at Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Evans was spotted working on the side at the start of Friday's session, but with no activity for a second day in a row, he now has just one more chance to mix into drills Saturday before the 49ers potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders. There's more cause for concern this week due to the 49ers adding 'Achilles' next to his name on the injury report, and head coach Kyle Shanahan has termed the new issue "soreness," according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Works on side Friday
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 3:29 PM
Evans (ribs/Achilles) was working on the side during the open portion of Friday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In addition to Evans' existing rib injury, the 49ers tacked on Achilles on Thursday, calling Evans a non-participant with head coach Kyle Shanahan terming it soreness, per Wagoner. It's unclear if Evans will do enough Friday to warrant an upgrade to limited, but the team's ensuing practice report will reveal as much. |
Doesn't practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 11:26 PM
Bosa (knee/calf) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Despite having an extra day of rest between Week 5 action and the start of Week 6 prep, Bosa has yet to mix into drills since Week 2, missing the last three games in the process due to knee and calf injuries. If he isn't able to practice Friday and/or Saturday, he likely isn't a candidate to suit up Monday against the Commanders. |
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Christian Kirk Christian Kirk Officially limited Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 5:46 PM
Kirk (calf) was limited in his return to practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 49ers opened Kirk's practice window to return from injured reserve Thursday, which came only days after head coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Monday that the wide receiver was "unlikely" to practice this week. The team may have been spurred by the fact No. 1 WR Mike Evans is dealing with Achilles soreness in addition to sore ribs and Deebo Samuel's impending multi-week absence due to a strained right hamstring. In any case, San Francisco now has 21 days in which to evaluate Kirk before making a decision to bring him back to the active roster, but it remains uncertain if he has a chance to play Monday versus the Commanders. |
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Kyle Juszczyk Kyle Juszczyk Set for limited practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 3:04 PM
Juszczyk (knee) will be limited at Thursday's practice, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Thursday, Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group reports.
Analysis: Juszczyk sat out San Francisco's Week 5 win over the Seahawks after injuring his knee in the Week 4 win over the Broncos. The standout fullback is ramping up in his recovery, but it's too early to say at this point if he will be available for Monday's game against the Commanders. |
Deebo Samuel Sr. Deebo Samuel Sr. Avoids injured reserve
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:54 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that the 49ers will "hold off" on placing Samuel (hamstring) on IR due to the team's bye in Week 8, Vic Tafur of the Athletic reports.
Analysis: It was reported earlier in the week that Samuel would miss multiple weeks; however, the 49ers are stopping short of placing him on injured reserve for the time being due to how the schedule sets up. Samuel is set to miss at least the Week 6 game against the Commanders and likely the following game against the Falcons before the team gets a bye. Week 9 seems to be the earliest potential return date for the veteran. |
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Mike Evans Mike Evans Won't practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:52 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans won't practice Thursday due to rib and Achilles injuries, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Evans has been tending to strained ribs since a Week 3 matchup with the Cardinals, playing through it the last two contests to the tune of a 12-189-1 line on 18 targets during that stretch. Shanahan attributes Thursday's absence to not only that, but what he calls Achilles soreness, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. The mere mention of Achilles can be concerning, but in the end, the situation will be monitored to see if Evans' status for Monday's game against the Commanders is at all threatened. |
Demarcus Robinson Demarcus Robinson Likely to return after Week 8 bye
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:50 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Robinson (ankle) has an "outside chance" to return from injured reserve for the 49ers' Week 7 game versus the Falcons but is more likely to be activated following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Robinson is on the mend from a right high-ankle sprain, which he sustained in the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Dolphins. The 49ers have a dire need for reinforcements at receiver with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out through the bye and three other wideouts currently on IR, but unless he has his 21-day window opened next week and looks better than expected in practice, Robinson doesn't look like he'll be able to help the team until its Week 9 game versus the Raiders. |
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Christian Kirk Christian Kirk Practice window opens Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:39 PM
Kirk (calf) had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday.
Analysis: This is a mildly surprising move, as head coach Kyle Shanahan described Kirk on Monday as "unlikely" to resume practicing this week. Kirk was given a designation to return when he was initially placed on IR prior to the start of the regular season, so the plan has always been for the veteran wide receiver to make it back to action at some point during the season. His practice participation level will bear monitoring, as Kirk will likely need to ramp up to full participation before he gets a chance to suit up for game action. San Francisco's banged-up wide receiver room could certainly use the reinforcements, as Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is expected to miss Monday's game against the Commanders, while Demarcus Robinson (ankle), De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) all remain on IR. |
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Suspension upheld
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 8:22 PM
Greenlaw's appeal of a one-game suspension was denied by the NFL on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The suspension stemmed from Greenlaw's actions during the 49ers' Week 5 win over the Seahawks, when he used his helmet to headbutt Ernest Jones during a skirmish on Seattle's sidelines. Greenlaw was unsuccessful in his appeal, so he'll be sidelined for San Francisco's Week 6 home game against the Commanders on Monday. With Garret Wallow (hamstring) facing a multi-game absence, Luke Gifford figures to step into a starting role at linebacker alongside Fred Warner and Jaden Dugger while Greenlaw is sidelined. |
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Close to returning to practice
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Martin's (hamstring) status will be evaluated "in these next couple of days," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Martin opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury that he sustained during training camp in August. Shanahan said Martin is "getting close" to returning to practice, and if he's cleared for field work this week, his participation level will shed light on whether he'll play in Week 6 against the Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19. The 2025 third-rounder logged 11 tackles (eight solo) and one fumble recovery across seven regular-season games during his rookie campaign, which ended on injured reserve due to a concussion. |
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Approaching return to action
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 6:44 PM
Thompson (ankle) could return to action in Week 6 against Washington, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Thompson has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against Miami, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the defensive lineman has "a chance" to play in the team's Week 6 matchup against the Commanders on Monday Night Football. Thompson has registered four total tackles (one solo) over two games this season. |
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Kyle Juszczyk Kyle Juszczyk Chance to return vs. Washington
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 5:26 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Juszczyk (knee) could return for the Week 6 matchup against the Commanders next Monday night, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Juszczyk's practice participation during Week 6 prep will ultimately determine whether the veteran fullback will return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained during the 49ers' Week 4 win over the Broncos. The 49ers will continue to rely on tight ends like Brayden Willis for more snaps as blockers in Juszczyk's absence. |
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Could return Week 6
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 5:15 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Bosa (calf) "has a chance" to play against the Commanders next Monday night, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Bosa has missed the 49ers' last three games while tending to a calf injury. While he could return against Washington, Bosa's practice participation during Week 6 prep will ultimately determine whether he's cleared by medical staff to suit up. Mykel Williams and Romello Height will continue to get more reps at defensive end for as long as Bosa is sidelined. |
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Christian Kirk Christian Kirk Unlikely to practice during Week 6 prep
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 4:48 PM
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kirk (calf) is "unlikely" to return to practice this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 49ers' wide receiver room is even more thin following the team's 32-29 win over the Seahawks on Sunday, when Deebo Samuel left the game due to a hamstring injury. Kirk opened the regular season on IR because of a calf injury that he sustained in late July, and while he has progressed in his recovery, he's not quite ready to return to practice. With both Samuel and Kirk sidelined, the 49ers will turn to one of Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing to operate as the WR2 behind Mike Evans. |
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Headed for multi-game absence
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 4:19 PM
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Wallow will miss "at least a couple of weeks" due to a hamstring strain, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Shanahan seemingly ruled out the reserve linebacker through the 49ers' Week 8 bye, with Wallow expected to sit out Week 6 versus the Commanders as well as Week 7 in Atlanta. Wallow has accrued seven tackles (five solo) this season while seeing the majority of his playing time on special teams. |
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Deebo Samuel Sr. Out at least 'a couple weeks'
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 2:45 PM
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Samuel strained his right hamstring "pretty good" during Sunday's 32-29 win over Seattle and is "going to miss at least a couple weeks," David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Analysis: Samuel underwent an MRI on his hamstring following Sunday's game, and the results showed an injury significant enough for the veteran wide receiver to miss multiple weeks. Given the timeline laid out by Shanahan, Samuel looks set to sit out in Week 6 against the Commanders and Week 7 in Atlanta before potentially returning following the team's Week 8 bye. Shanahan indicated that Christian Kirk (calf) won't be ready to return from injured reserve this week, so the 49ers likely will head into the matchup with Washington with Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins as their available options at receiver. |
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Draws one-game suspension
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 1:25 PM
Greenlaw was handed a one-game suspension without pay Monday for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's 32-29 win over the Seahawks, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: The suspension stems from an incident that occurred midway through the second quarter, when Greenlaw was involved in a skirmish on the Seattle sideline and used his helmet to headbutt the Seahawks' Ernest Jones, who wasn't wearing a helmet. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Greenlaw will appeal the suspension, but his history -- with the Broncos last season, he also received a one-game ban for unsportsmanlike conduct -- may work against him in getting the suspension overturned. Barring a successful appeal, the veteran linebacker will miss the 49ers' Week 6 game against the Commanders before returning to action Oct. 25 versus the Falcons. |
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