San Francisco 49ers

Rams standout defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night's opener against the San Francisco 49ers and will be inactive, coach Sean McVay announced Tuesday.

The 49ers won't have to worry about playing Aaron Donald when they square off against the Rams in Australia for Week 1.

Donald will reportedly not even travel with the team to Melbourne

When Aaron Donald signed with the Los Angeles Rams, the assumption was that the 35-year-old who hasn’t played since 2023 would travel across the world in a couple of weeks with little practice...

The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from opening their regular season against the Los Angeles Rams.Scheduled for Thursday night, the two teams will face off in Melbourne, Australia. One of...

The 49ers won't have to face Aaron Donald in Week 1 after the Rams decided to leave the star defensive tackle home ahead of their opener in Australia.

This decision from Donald and the Rams isn't a huge surprise.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator told the media the team would “ease them into this thing and get them ready to go” when discussing rookie Romello Height. He acknowledged that it’s a...

49ers Week 1 power rankings vary widely across the NFL, offering a mixed picture of how national media views San Francisco ahead of its Rams opener.

The 49ers apparently don't know who'll start or even get the most snaps at left guard with Week 1's showdown just around the corner.

A 49ers insider predicts San Francisco could add a veteran defensive end by midseason as concerns grow about the team's pass rush and depth.

After a long and controversy-filled offseason, the San Francisco 49ers finally kick off the 2026 season with a date on the other side of the world against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night...

The San Francisco 49ers are set for their Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. The game is set for Thursday evening (in the States), while the 49ers and Rams are actually playing Friday...

The San Francisco 49ers seem to be pretty confident that George Kittle will be able to play in Week 1 based on a recent roster move.

The Athletic's Matt Barrows predicts the San Francisco 49ers will bring back an $88 million edge rusher. The post 49ers Predicted to Bring Back $88 Million Edge Rusher appeared first on HEAVY.

The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.All signs seem to point toward veteran tight end George Kittle taking the...

49ers OT Trent Williams reacts to Aaron Donald returning and joining Myles Garrett on the Rams, calling the duo a nightmare ahead of Week 1 in Australia.

San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak addressed the media, where he spoke about what’s going on at left guard. Kubiak acknowledged the “very difficult challenge” it takes to...

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Part two of the Going Down Under series appropriately takes to the public at the same time the 49ers are enjoying the sights, sounds and (for Nick Bosa) coffee of Melbourne.

Each year, ESPN uses its Football Power Index, which includes several metrics and projections, to simulate and predict outcomes. The FPI for the 49ers entering 2026 is strong, placing them as the...

Former 49ers Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis has some advice for star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to get back on the field The post 49ers Legend Has Blunt Advice For Brandon Aiyuk appeared first...

NFL football is just about back, with the first game of the season set to take place Wednesday night between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.This will be the first year the...

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to kick off the NFL season Thursday night in Australia against their NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. The teams split meetings last season, with the...

Deebo Samuel's subtle depth chart assignment is the biggest cause yet as to how the 49ers will use their pass-catching rookie.

Nick Bosa will play against Rams in opener, defensive coordinator says (paywall)“Nick Bosa is really easy,” Morris said. “You watch this guy do it over a span, a long time in his career, been able...

49ers QB Brock Purdy says rookie De'Zhaun Stribling is 'blessed' to learn from Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and other veterans in San Francisco's WR room.

49ers star Trent Williams called Brock Purdy the team's 'heart and soul,' while discussing the Rams, travel strategy and Aaron Donald ahead of Week 1.

All signs point toward Nick Bosa and George Kittle playing in Thursday's season opener vs. the Rams.

The 49ers had nearly a full participation list at Tuesday's practice in Melbourne, with Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle all practicing.

The 49ers haven't settled on a starting left guard for Week 1 vs. the Rams, and Klay Kubiak isn't ruling out rotating Connor Colby and Carver Willis.

If there were any doubts about Nick Bosa suiting up in Australia for the San Francisco 49ers, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris put those to rest in his most recent press conference. Morris told...

The 49ers received a major Nick Bosa injury update ahead of Week 1 against the Rams, with Raheem Morris confirming the star pass rusher will play.

The 49ers received an encouraging George Kittle update ahead of Week 1 vs. the Rams, with Klay Kubiak praising the tight end's progress in Melbourne.

The San Francisco 49ers have been in Melbourne, Australia, for several days as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.Ahead of Thursday night’s matchup, the 49ers have...

The San Francisco 49ers are predicted to land a running back very similar to former Pittsburgh Steelers star Le'Veon Bell. The post 49ers Predicted to Land Le’Veon Bell Clone in ‘No-Brainer’ Move...

49ers According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said, “Oh yeah, definitely,” when asked if he thinks Rams DT Aaron Donald will play in their Week 1 meeting.  Shanahan joked that he...

The 49ers could be a potential landing spot for veteran WR Darius Slayton after his surprise release by the Giants. Could he bolster San Francisco's depth?

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the few teams in the NFL this season that will be kicking off before the September 13 slate. In the NFL’s first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, the 49ers are...

The National Football League is set to kick off in less than a week! And the San Francisco 49ers are a team with high expectations across the league coming into the season. Perhaps the biggest...

When it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers were playing the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, one of the biggest detractors was head coach Kyle Shanahan, who expressed his displeasure with...

49ers tight end George Kittle has high expectations for Brock Purdy in 2026, praising the quarterback's confidence, consistency and growth in camp.

Several members of the San Francisco 49ers returned to practice. It’s hard to overstate how important defenders like Renardo Green, Romello Height, and Gracen Halton are to the defense. Depth is...

The 49ers face the Rams in Melbourne to Week 1. Here are three keys to victory: protect Brock Purdy, pressure Matthew Stafford and unleash Christian McCaffrey.

The 49ers are counting on Deebo Samuel to make an impact in 2026. George Kittle explains what the veteran receiver brings to San Francisco.

Earlier this offseason, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said “it’s within the realm of options” that Rams WR Puka Nacua could miss the team’s season opener with an ongoing review of an off-field incident....

A bold 49ers prediction has rookie De'Zhaun Stribling winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, but San Francisco missing the playoffs at 10-7.

49ers DL Sam Okuayinonu suffered a foot injury in the team’s final practice before flying to Australia for Week 1 against the Rams. Speaking to the media on Monday, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said...

49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris spent his 50th birthday flying to Australia as San Francisco prepares for its Week 1 clash with the Rams.