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- InjuriesSep 10, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling ankle injury: 49ers rookie WR returns
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling suffered an ankle injury during practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the Achilles is intact, a positive sign for the rookie's recovery timeline.
Read article - InjuriesAug 30, 2026
George Kittle injury update: on track for Australia opener
49ers TE George Kittle is expected to practice this week as he works toward playing in San Francisco's season opener against the Rams in Australia. Per Adam Schefter, Kittle has had no setbacks in his torn Achilles recovery and still has a legitimate chance to play. Fantasy managers rostering Kittle should monitor his practice status closely heading into Week 1.
Read article - TransactionsAug 23, 2026
Deion Jones traded to 49ers for Zamir White
The Saints are trading linebacker Deion Jones to the 49ers for running back Zamir White. White lands in New Orleans to bolster their backfield depth while Alvin Kamara deals with a knee injury. Deion Jones reunites with 49ers DC Raheem Morris.
Read article - InjuriesAug 20, 2026
George Kittle activated from PUP list
The San Francisco 49ers activated George Kittle from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform List, clearing him to return to team activities. His Achilles recovery is progressing well enough for full participation in training camp and beyond.
Read article - InjuriesAug 18, 2026
Christian McCaffrey injury update: muscle tightness
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has missed some practice time with muscle tightness. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey would have practiced Tuesday if not for the joint session with the Chargers, and the team sees no contract connection to the absence. Fantasy managers can take this as a minor physical issue, not a holdout situation.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 17, 2026
49ers releasing RB Khalil Herbert
The San Francisco 49ers are releasing running back Khalil Herbert, according to Adam Schefter. Herbert is now a free agent and will need to land elsewhere to have any fantasy value. Monitor the 49ers backfield for changes to the depth chart.
Read article - InjuriesAug 16, 2026
George Kittle injury update: on track for Week 1
George Kittle, TE for the San Francisco 49ers, says he feels 'definitely on track' to play in the Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Rams on September 10 in Melbourne, Australia, though he noted 'nothing is 100 percent certain.' Kittle tore his Achilles in the January playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles. CBS Sports reported a high level of confidence he suits up for the game, which is significant for any fantasy manager considering him in the early rounds.
Read article - Coaching & SchemeAug 8, 2026
Kyle Shanahan plans to coach 49ers preseason opener
Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers head coach, told reporters he intends to coach next week's preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Shanahan has been limited at training camp while recovering from a concussion suffered in a July 14 car crash. This is good news for fantasy managers monitoring 49ers offensive game-planning continuity heading into the season.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 5, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk still on Reserve/Left Team list in 2026
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, is still on the San Francisco 49ers Reserve/Left Team list heading into the 2026 offseason. He does not count against the 49ers' 90-man roster or salary cap and is not being paid. Until he submits a reinstatement letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, he cannot be traded or released, making him a complete fantasy non-factor for now.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 5, 2026
49ers sign KhaDarel Hodge to bolster WR depth
San Francisco signed veteran WR KhaDarel Hodge and edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo to one-year contracts on August 5, 2026. Both moves address training camp injuries at their respective positions. Neither player carries meaningful fantasy value in standard or PPR formats.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 5, 2026
Ogbo Okoronkwo signs with 49ers as pass rush depth
Veteran edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, per ESPN's J. Fowler and Adam Schefter. The move is a depth addition as San Francisco manages workloads for Nick Bosa (post-ACL) and Mykel Williams (active/PUP). Okoronkwo has no direct fantasy value, but the 49ers pass rush situation is worth monitoring for IDP managers.
Read article - InjuriesAug 3, 2026
Mike Evans quad strain keeps him out of 49ers camp
Mike Evans, WR for the San Francisco 49ers, is not practicing Monday due to a quad strain, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. No timetable has been given. Evans is the clear WR1 in San Francisco, so any extended absence would elevate Demarcus Robinson and Jacob Cowing into relevance.
Read article - Roster MovesJul 25, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk fantasy 2025: undraftable, avoid him
The San Francisco 49ers opened training camp without Brandon Aiyuk, and GM John Lynch told reporters the organization is focused on the players who are present. Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list, has not applied for reinstatement, and cannot play for any team until he does. He is undraftable in 2025 fantasy leagues until something concrete changes.
Read article - Coaching & SchemeJul 25, 2026
Kyle Shanahan car accident limits him at 49ers camp
Kyle Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs, and his hand and needed more than 40 stitches in a mid-July car accident. He attended the first 49ers training camp practice but stood nearby while assistant head coach Chris Foerster ran the session. Play-calling stays with Klay Kubiak, so there is no immediate fantasy impact, but Shanahan's limited on-field time matters for scheme installation with San Francisco's new receivers.
Read article - Draft & RookiesJul 7, 2026
Gracen Halton signs four-year rookie contract with 49ers
San Francisco 49ers DT Gracen Halton signed his four-year, $5.62 million rookie contract, making him the last member of the team's 2026 draft class to sign. He projects as a rotational 3-technique with little immediate fantasy impact. In deeper IDP leagues, his pass-rush profile gives him some long-term upside worth monitoring.
Read article - Roster MovesJun 24, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk says he will sign with Commanders if cut
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, posted Instagram Stories saying he will sign with the Washington Commanders the day San Francisco releases him. The 49ers have not cut him yet and are still seeking trade compensation, but the relationship is finished. Keep him off redraft rosters for now and watch for a release as training camp approaches.
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