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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is sitting out of practice due to ‘tightness’; Deebo Samuel gets running back reps
It’s Monday, and the San Francisco 49ers are returning to the practice field. It’s a big week, as it’s officially preseason. The team will hold a joint practice on Tuesday and then a glorified scrimmage for their first preseason game Thursday. One player we’re unlikely to see is running back Christian McCaffrey. And that was […]
49ers bubble watch: One rookie whose job is in jeopardy
You can watch all of the college film, ask their coaches, and dig into their background, but you’ll never know the kind of prospect you’re getting until they are in your building. In the case of San Francisco 49ers fifth-round pick Enrique Cruz Jr., he’ll need a strong preseason to make the roster. Is Enrique […]
Kyle Shanahan reveals 49ers plan at WR without Ricky Pearsall
The San Francisco 49ers have been quite banged up with injuries during training camp this offseason, but none were more significant than Ricky Pearsall’s nagging PCL injury that is now expected to cost him the rest of the 2026 season. Pearsall’s early career has unfortunately been marred by injuries to this point, and his loss […]
49ers sign one of the centers they worked out on Friday; release Nick Zakelj
The San Francisco 49ers are signing Doug Kramer Jr., who was one of three centers the team worked out this past Friday. The corresponding move was to release Nick Zakelj, their 6th-round pick from 2022 who played in 2024 but didn’t really contribute in a meaningful way outside of that lost season. Zakelj had missed […]
Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers’ high injury count: ‘It feels pretty normal’
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak shared the benefits of the team changing up their practice schedule as training camp was underway a week and a half ago. Head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media on Saturday and was asked about the injuries and the practice schedule. Chris Foerster said the team was […]
49ers News: It’s officially Titans Week
49ers practice and media schedule ahead of preseason opener vs. Titans “Monday, August 1010:15 a.m. – PracticeFollowing practice – Klay Kubiak press conferenceFollowing Kubiak – Player availability Tuesday, August 11 (Joint practice with the Tennessee Titans)10:15 a.m. – PracticeFollowing practice – Media availability Wednesday, August 12Walk-through – No media availability Thursday, August 136:00 p.m. – […]
Kyle Shanahan: Ricky Pearsall was not a factor in bringing Deebo Samuel back
Kyle Shanahan says the injury to Ricky Pearsall had nothing to do with Deebo Samuel’s return. When taking the podium for the first time at San Francisco 49ers training camp, the head coach denied that Ricky Pearsall’s loss for the season influenced the decision. “They’re just two just two completely different types of players,” Shanahan […]
49ers News: Roger Craig, 49ers Legend
49ers icon Roger Craig shares vascular dementia diagnosis in Hall of Fame speech“Craig said his condition worsened gradually over time and was initially dismissed as normal aging. He spoke candidly about the dichotomy between all football gave him and the potential risks of playing the game.” 49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling reveals what he’s learning from […]
Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis during Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech
Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig has officially been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but there were no speeches to a crowd at a podium. Instead, Craig sat with other greats such as Joe Montana and Steve Young as former 49ers teammate Jamie Williams presented him. Craig delivered his induction […]
Kyle Shanahan to coach 49ers-Titans preseason game
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan took to the podium for the first time in training camp to answer questions, and fans may get to see him a bit more frequently. In addition to answering questions regarding the car accident that led to his absence to start camp, Shanahan said he will be coaching […]
The 49ers’ simplified defense under Raheem Morris is worth a word of caution
This week there has been a lot of praise for new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and the defense he’s installing. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown has been vocal about it saying it’s put him in a position to succeed. The defensive backs as a whole seem to be turning over a new leaf after 2025’s six-interception […]
49ers News: Congratulations to Hall-of-Famer Roger Craig
Roger Craig’s path from kickball to Hall of Fame, with a lifelong teammate along for the ride (paywall) “Bill Walsh saw no reason to wait. Never mind that players were still in their tuxedo jackets on the night they received their Super Bowl rings after winning it all in 1984. The San Francisco 49ers coach […]
49ers hold tryouts for 3 centers as their depth continues to be tested
Let’s catch up on some Friday afternoon transactions, courtesy of the NFL’s waiver wire. The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed wide receiver Colton Dowell, who the San Francisco 49ers recently waived. The team also tried out three offensive linemen: OL Doug Kramer Jr.OL Joe MichalskiOL Lecitus Smith This comes after Carver Willis is in the concussion protocol […]
Day 8 of 49ers Training Camp News & Notes: Kyle Shanahan is close to a full-time return
The major story from training camp for the San Francisco 49ers has been injuries. Still, while the injuries don’t seem season-altering and are more bumps and bruises, the 49ers are using caution; the best news is that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is inching closer to a return. Following his major car accident, the coach […]
49ers DC Raheem Morris explains the term ‘fever backer’ in his defense
By now, you’re well aware that the San Francisco 49ers are operating a new scheme under Raheem Morris. It seems like there’s a daily question for one of the offensive players or staff about the difference in Morris’s defense. On Thursday, Morris admitted that he’s “making up a lot of terms” since he’s been with […]
Mac Jones has a nickname for 49ers’ rookie De’Zhaun Stribling
The San Francisco 49ers got rookie De’Zhaun Stribling back at practice. The receiver has been out as the team managed Stribling’s hamstring tightness a week ago. Backup quarterback Mac Jones was asked what Stribling brings to the table that wasn’t in the receiver room last year. From there, Jones said what he calls Stribling: Definitely. […]
49ers News: Welcome to the bay, Kion Smith
49ers sign former Dolphins starting guard; waive receiver“No surprise, as the 49ers made an official move to add a lineman. They signed Kion Smith. The corresponding move was to waive Colton Dowell. Smith started the first three games of the season for Miami last year at right guard. He was good for the first two […]
49ers rookie back at practice after setback, while LG battle continues
The San Francisco 49ers held their eighth practice of training camp on Thursday, with their annual Dwight Clark celebration happening as the team doesn’t have an open practice tomorrow. San Francisco’s injury list continues to mount, as offensive lineman Nick Zakelj did not practice after suffering an elbow injury on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Nick […]
How versatility is showing out in Raheem Morris’s defense during training camp
Under new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, the San Francisco 49ers defense is still expected to carry remnants of the defense under Robert Saleh, which brought them success back in the late 2010s and last season, despite injuries. However, Morris is also expected to add his own wrinkles to the defense, with versatility seemingly being a […]
5 49ers we need to see take the next step in 2026
Training camp is upon us, and with the San Francisco 49ers, that unfortunately includes injuries, which have come in bunches to start camp. Nonetheless, that provides an opportunity for younger players to step into bigger roles, and that feels like a theme for the 49ers in 2026. While we’ve seen a couple of reunions and […]
49ers sign former Dolphins starting guard; waive receiver
The San Francisco 49ers personnel department has been busy as they deal with having 20 players currently injured. According to Wednesday’s transaction wire, the team worked out several players before they signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge. The 49ers officially terminated a pair of vested veterans in Cam Sample and Kevin Givens. They were injured/waived. Here […]
49ers trade for Falcons star in trade proposal ‘that makes too much sense’
On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers continued to reunite defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with some of his former players, signing defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge. Both veterans are coming into position groups in need of depth after the injury bug has hit the 49ers once again during training camp. Morris now […]
49ers News: Welcome to the Bay, KhaDarel and Ogbo
KhaDarel Hodge, another former Raheem Morris player, joins the 49ers“Hodge lined up primarily on the outside with the Falcons. While he’s likely nothing more than a camp body, that nugget is important as it would allow De’Zhaun Stribling, or maybe Deebo Samuel, or whichever player they want to focus on getting more slot reps. It’s […]
49ers’ Chris Foerster: ‘If you’re not practicing football hard, you can get through camp easily without injuries’
Chris Foerster and the coaching staff have been tasked with managing the injuries for the San Francisco 49ers. Four players were added to the injury list ahead of Wednesday’s practice. If you include the players on the Injured Reserve, the Niners were without 23 players. That’s enough to field an offense and a defense. The […]
Deebo Samuel on 49ers return: ‘It was a matter of time’
The San Francisco 49ers have done their best at reuniting with past players before Week 1 of the 2026 season. LB Dre Greenlaw is back after one season with the Denver Broncos, and WR Deebo Samuel is back following his lone season in Washington. Greenlaw’s return is exciting as he will pair again with Fred […]
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