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Sunday, August 30, 2026
Packers Get Intriguing Josh Sweat Take Amid 49ers Speculation

As the San Francisco 49ers are making final roster decisions on Aug. 30, they could also be exploring the trade market. One area of concern for the Niners heading into the 2026 NFL season is their...

Kyle Shanahan's confusing quote complicates George Kittle's Week 1 status for 49ers

The status of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is up in the air right now, and head coach Kyle Shanahan only muddled the situation even further.

49ers WR Coach Adds Fuel to Fake WR Daejon Love News

Daejon Love never played for the 49ers, but San Francisco coach Leonard Hankerson had some fun with the viral fake-player story on Instagram. The post 49ers WR Coach Adds Fuel to Fake WR Daejon...

49ers insiders offer conflicting jokes about fake player

49ers insiders joke about alleged scammer Daejon Love, who posed as a San Francisco player while allegedly defrauding women of $1.3 million across four states.

49ers Practice Squad Tracker: Which vested veterans will make it?

The San Francisco 49ers are starting to make some moves, trimming the 90-man roster to 53. Those that don’t make the 53 have a chance of being placed on the practice squad. The practice squad is...

NFL insider shuts down speculation about 49ers TE George Kittle setback

49ers TE George Kittle remains on track for the season opener after Adam Schefter shut down speculation that the All-Pro suffered a setback in his recovery.

George Kittle has not had a setback, will practice this week

A throwaway comment from Kyle Shanahan had raised suspicion George Kittle has suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles. But that is clearly not the case, with a report on Sunday...

49ers Get Massive George Kittle Update Ahead of Regular Season Opener

The San Francisco 49ers concluded their preseason after they beat the Las Vegas Raiders 18-12 on Thursday.The 49ers are now locking in on their regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Rams...

49ers get good George Kittle update amid setback speculation

This is a sigh of relief for the 49ers after some setback concerns.

NFL may have just delivered final blow in heated Brock Purdy debate

The 49ers fans claiming Brock Purdy's underrated status might have just been hit with a cold dose of reality.

49ers quarterback shares positive injury update

49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke shares an encouraging update on his recovery from three broken ribs as San Francisco prepares for its 2026 season opener.

Eddy Piñeiro has been a godsend for 49ers, but he still has a glaring weakness

The 49ers have to be beyond thrilled that they have kicker Eddy Piñeiro on the team, but he still has room for improvement.

49ers News: And then there were 53

Predicting the 49ers roster before Sunday’s cutdown to 53: Who stays, who plays, who’s out? (Paywall)“Of the six here, the selection that appears most iffy is Hobbs, who has barely practiced this...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
49ers Insider Delivers Stern George Kittle Verdict Ahead of Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers are making roster decisions ahead of the cutdown deadline on Aug. 30. Nonetheless, with the preseason now over, all focus is on Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept....

NFC Notes: Carson Beck, Jaden Dugger, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers 49ers rookie LB Jaden Dugger talked about how much LB Fred Warner and LB Dre Greenlaw have helped him bring his game along. “This being my first offseason in the linebacker room, I’ve...

49ers Handed Clear Message on Cardinals’ Josh Sweat Before Week 1

The major concern regarding the San Francisco 49ers is whether they have the pass rush to be a threat to the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks for the NFC West division title. San Francisco...

49ers make QB3 decision, choose Kurtis Rourke over Adrian Martinez

The San Francisco 49ers have made their decision at QB3 on Saturday. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the 49ers are releasing Adrian Martinez and going with Kurtis Rourke as their number...

49ers To Waive QB Adrian Martinez

The final spot on the 49ers’ quarterback depth chart has been settled. Adrian Martinez is being waived, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Brock Purdy will reprise his role as starter in 2026. Mac...

49ers Cutting QB Adrian Martinez

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the 49ers are releasing QB Adrian Martinez on Saturday ahead of the deadline to trim rosters down to 53 players.  This means that Kurtis Rourke has secured...

San Francisco 49ers Part Ways With Veteran QB & Former UFL MVP

The San Francisco 49ers have released 1 veteran backup quarterback and former UFL MVP. The post San Francisco 49ers Part Ways With Veteran QB & Former UFL MVP appeared first on HEAVY.

Patrick Willis just confirmed 49ers have something special in rookie LB

The San Francisco 49ers have to be excited about rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger, and Patrick Willis seems to share their enthusiasm.

The 49ers have decided on QB3

The San Francisco 49ers have made a decision on their No. 3 quarterback, as they are releasing quarterback Adrian Martinez, paving the way for 2025 seventh-round pick Kurtis Rourke to make the...

49ers 2026 Roster Tracker: Cut-down to 53 players

Track every 49ers roster move as San Francisco cuts its roster to 53 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season, including releases, waivers, and injuries.

49ers reporter expresses concerns about the team's defensive line

49ers reporter Matt Barrows raises concerns about the defensive line, Nick Bosa's health and the team's lack of proven edge-rush depth heading into 2026.

The case for the 49ers to treat Australia game like it’s still the preseason

It may seem unorthodox, but the San Francisco 49ers would benefit from treating their season opener like a fourth preseason game.

Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia Culpo reveals which 49ers star is daughter’s godfather

Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo have one daughter together and are expecting another child.

Jason McIntyre predicts 49ers could part ways with Kyle Shanahan or John Lynch after 2026 season

Jason McIntyre isn't necessarily predicting Kyle Shanahan will be fired by the San Francisco 49ers after the 2026 season. But he isn't ruling it out, either. During a recent appearance on The Herd...

49ers face NFL's toughest roster decisions ahead of Australia opener

49ers face unique roster challenges as Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch make difficult cutdown decisions before an early trip to Australia for Week 1.

How would you split the 49ers’ RB workload in 2026?

There are two good things: Christian McCaffrey will be available in Week 1 of 2026, and the 49ers have a nice rookie to try out in Kaelon Black. Brian Robinson Jr., the running back behind...

Ex-49ers Special Teams Ace Mitch Wishnowsky Cut by AFC Contender

Former San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky has been cut by an AFC contender. The post Ex-49ers Special Teams Ace Mitch Wishnowsky Cut by AFC Contender appeared first on HEAVY.

49ers' preseason finale was another reminder of self-inflicted Jake Moody wounds

Though the 49ers cut Jake Moody almost a year ago, his ghost still haunts the franchise to this day.

49ers Hall of Fame linebacker is excited for Jaden Dugger’s potential

San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger has had a bit of talk around these parts—and all of it has been positive. Most recently, he had an impressive performance on Thursday night...

Raiders preseason game might've cost recent 49ers draftee a roster spot

The 49ers already have plenty of better alternatives to C.J. West, and his efforts in preseason action versus the Raiders did him no favors.

49ers News: Roster cuts begin

49ers 53-man roster projection: Injuries cloud the picture at OL, LB and CB (paywall)“Barrows’ counterpoint: Lowe could begin the season on injured reserve, which would put Pleasants in the swing...

Friday, August 28, 2026
1 surprise cut candidate could fall into 49ers' lap (and fill a glaring need)

The 49ers need outside pass-rushing help badly, and the Cowboys may gift the Niners one in the form of Sam Williams.

Is Kyle Shanahan’s most infamous draft tradition finally about to bear fruit?

It is one of the more frustrating patterns of the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era — the 49ers spend a relatively high pick on a running back, they struggle for playing time and they inevitably...

More Than a Game: How T.H.I.N.K. Gold Is Building the Next Generation of Bay Area Women

Hosted at Levi’s® Stadium, the conference celebrates its 16th year empowering young women in the Bay Area.

What the 49ers and Raiders Had to Say After Preseason Week 3

See what Kyle Shanahan, Mac Jones, Adrian Martinez, Klint Kubiak, Kirk Cousins, and Fernando Mendoza had to say following the Preseason Week 3 contest.

Patrick Willis might've convinced 49ers to give Jaden Dugger a bigger role

Jaden Dugger's potential has caught the eye of many, including Patrick Willis, who unquestionably wants to see him succeed with the 49ers.

49ers reach injury settlement with veteran running back

The 49ers have reached an injury settlement with veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr., removing him from injured reserve ahead of the 2026 season.

49ers Cut RB Patrick Taylor From Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers officially released RB Patrick Taylor from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the NFL Transactions wire.  He spent all of last season on the team’s injured...

OL Notes: Trapilo, Bears, Jones, Steelers, Simmons, Chiefs, Packers, Belton, 49ers

The Bears received encouraging injury news recently, with Ozzy Trapilo coming off the active/PUP list and getting in more than a week’s worth of practices. It will take more time for the...

Feds say fake 49ers player swindled $1.3M from women

Federal authorities claim a man posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and scammed more than two dozen women out of about $1.3 million.,The FBI arreste

Christian McCaffrey quietly biggest winner of 49ers' final preseason game

Though he was never going to play in the preseason, the 49ers star tailback is leaving August in a much better place.

49ers projected 53-man roster: Final predictions before roster cuts

49ers projected 53-man roster: See the latest predictions at every position, including tough calls at running back, linebacker, defensive back and more.

49ers final preseason takeaways: O-Line, RB and WR competitions come into focus

49ers final preseason game takeaways: Carver Willis, Connor Colby, Jordan James and Jordan Watkins made their cases as roster battles come into focus.

Who was the biggest surprise of the preseason for the 49ers?

The San Francisco 49ers’ preseason is officially over. The team will make roster decisions. The coaching staff should know by now who will make the team. Realistically, we’re talking about 3-5...

Fraudy-Niner: Fed charges for fake 49ers player

Federal authorities have arrested and charged Daejon Love with pretending to be a member of the 49ers and along with Taylor Jamie Chan, defrauding more than two dozen women out of over $1 million.

How 49ers WR Jordan Watkins responded to Kyle Shanahan's challenge

49ers WR Jordan Watkins responded to Kyle Shanahan's challenge with a strong rushing performance against the Raiders in the preseason finale.

49ers 53-man roster cut tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis

The 49ers have several complex decisions to make with regard to their opening 53-man roster, and we track them for you right here.

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