# francisco 49ers (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover francisco 49ers. Page: Feed: --- ## [49ers’ wide receiver Mike Evans plans to play Week 1 despite a recent injury](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/161729/49ers-wide-receiver-mike-evans-plans-to-play-week-1-despite-a-recent-injury) _2026-08-27 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweeted that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans and the team are preparing as if he’s going to suit up in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Evans missed practice this week with a groin injury. Kyle Shanahan said he expected Evans to be back for next week’s practice. Fowler \[…\] ## [49ers' training camp finale was all too fitting (and not in a good way)](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-training-camp-finale-too-fitting-not-good-way?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-27 · Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise Feed_ The San Francisco 49ers are virtually done with training camp, and it ended all too perfectly. ## [Latest 2027 mock draft has 49ers landing consummate Trent Williams replacement](https://ninernoise.com/latest-2027-mock-draft-49ers-landing-consummate-trent-williams-replacement?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Levi Dombro · Niner Noise Feed_ The latest 2027 NFL mock draft from ESPN has the San Francisco 49ers taking Stanford OT Niki Prongos, who is the quintessential replacement for Trent Williams. ## [49ers hosted former UFL pass rusher Jah Joyner ahead of their preseason finale](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-free-agency/161719/49ers-hosted-former-ufl-pass-rusher-jah-joyner-ahead-of-their-preseason-finale) _2026-08-26 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The 49ers had a tryout for edge rusher Jah Joyner, according to the transaction wire. Joyner previously played for the Las Vegas Raiders after going undrafted in 2025. He never stepped onto the field during the 2025 regular season, but played 52 snaps during the preseason. Listed at 6’5″, 265 pounds, Joyner lined up exclusively \[…\] ## [Mike Florio completely missed the mark with latest 49ers hot take](https://ninernoise.com/mike-florio-completely-missed-mark-latest-49ers-hot-take?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Peter Panacy · Niner Noise Feed_ Reacting to Jed York's situation is understandable, but Mike Florio is way off when it comes to his latest all-encompassing 49ers hot take. ## [3 position battles to watch in the 49ers preseason finale: The second safety spot remains up for grabs](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/161713/3-position-battles-to-watch-in-the-49ers-preseason-finale-the-second-safety-spot-remains-up-for-grabs) _2026-08-26 · Jason Aponte · Niners Nation_ As the preseason winds down for the San Francisco 49ers, the roster decisions are starting to become clear for certain positions. Some positions aren’t as clear, as injuries might force the team’s hand. Obviously, nailing down the left guard spot is the biggest need, but what other position battles are in focus on Thursday night \[…\] ## [De'Zhaun Stribling's only critic is also the one controlling his 49ers fate](https://ninernoise.com/de-zhaun-striblings-only-critic-also-controlling-his-49ers-fate?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise Feed_ De'Zhaun Stribling's very own head coach is also the one pouring the most cold water on the 49ers' rookie revelation. ## [Why the 49ers are taking a different approach than the Rams with their Week 1 travel](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161706/san-francisco-49ers-news-why-niners-taking-different-approach-los-angeles-rams-week-1-travel-australia) _2026-08-26 · Rohan Chakravarthi · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have some unique circumstances for their Week 1 showdown in two weeks, as the two teams are traveling across the world to Australia. The game is set to be played on the morning of September 11th local time, with it being televised in the United States at \[…\] ## [49ers better hope Nick Bosa is simply following Christian McCaffrey injury model](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-better-hope-nick-bosa-following-christian-mccaffrey-injury-model?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise Feed_ The San Francisco 49ers have been without Nick Bosa for a bit, and fans can only hope that it is nothing more than caution. ## [49ers roster battles: Kyle Shanahan says left guard is ‘close to being decided’](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/161707/49ers-roster-battles-kyle-shanahan-says-left-guard-is-close-to-being-decided) _2026-08-26 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ Are we in for another season of musical chairs at left guard for the San Francisco 49ers? We’re a year removed from Ben Bartch starting the season, but not making it out of October before getting hurt. Because Spencer Burford was banged up early in the year, it meant Connor Colby would fill in as \[…\] ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HojE8FEUdpPK) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [49ers signing former San Jose State star is a sneaky and smart depth move](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-signing-former-san-jose-state-star-sneaky-smart-depth-move?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise Feed_ The 49ers could use more depth on the defensive line and they accomplished that by signing Viliami Fehoko. ## [Will the 49ers starters play in Week 3 of the preseason?](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161703/san-francisco-49ers-news-will-starters-play-preseason-week-3-las-vegas-raiders-kyle-shanahan) _2026-08-26 · Rohan Chakravarthi · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers are just one day away from their final game of the preseason before switching gears to their regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Health has been a big question for the 49ers this Fall, with over 20 players dealing with injuries. That group has included Mike Evans, \[…\] ## [Kyle Shanahan said the obvious in 49ers' sensitive Jed York situation](https://ninernoise.com/kyle-shanahan-said-obvious-49ers-sensitive-jed-york-situation?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Peter Panacy · Niner Noise Feed_ Kyle Shanahan elaborated on Jed York's recent arrest and described how the 49ers, as a team, are going to proceed in the aftermath. ## [49ers News: This Raiders preseason game will be a roster bubble showcase](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161699/49ers-news-preseason-game-practice-jed-york-arrest-kyle-shanahan-press-conference-james-thompson-jr-carver-willis-dezhaun-stribling-mccaffrey-john-lynch-ohio-bay-area-ownership-jack-jones-osa-odighizu) _2026-08-26 · Yinon Raviv · Niners Nation_ The Good and Not So Good from Day 17 of 49ers Camp: Stribling Keeps Dominating“Today, he lost his one-on-one matchup against Jack Jones, who broke up the pass when Stribling was running deep. After that rep, Shanahan called Stribling over to him and gave him some coaching points. Whatever Shanahan said worked, because Stribling went \[…\] ## [Critical Brock Purdy advantage is something no other QB can replicate](https://ninernoise.com/critical-brock-purdy-advantage-no-qb-replicate?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-26 · Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise Feed_ The 49ers' Brock Purdy may not be considered among the league's elites, but he has one key advantage over the rest of the league, and it could make all the difference this year. ## [As new details emerge in Jed York’s case, Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/161689/as-new-details-emerge-in-jed-yorks-case-kyle-shanahan-speaks-to-the-media) _2026-08-25 · Jason Aponte · Niners Nation_ As the San Francisco 49ers deal with the fallout from owner Jed York’s arrest in Ohio in connection with a prostitution sting, new details have been revealed by 49ers insider Matt Barrows. York pleaded no contest Monday morning to two misdemeanor charges and spent two days in jail. Barrows reported in his latest for the \[…\] ## [NFL has 1 simple reason to impose swift punishment on 49ers owner Jed York](https://ninernoise.com/nfl-simple-reason-impose-swift-punishment-49ers-owner-jed-york?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-25 · Peter Panacy · Niner Noise Feed_ The NFL may opt to quickly hand out punishment to the 49ers' Jed York after he was arrested and jailed for an incident in Ohio. ## [49ers injury updates: Week 1 takes precedence over the preseason](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/161686/49ers-injury-updates-week-1-takes-precedence-over-the-preseason) _2026-08-25 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ Today is the second-to-last day for the San Francisco 49ers to evaluate their roster. The battle for left guard remains up in the air. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team isn’t expecting left guard Robert Jones to return until “around Australia.” The team is hopeful Jones can return to practice before they leave \[…\] ## [Mike Evans officially hopped aboard the De'Zhaun Stribling hype train](https://ninernoise.com/mike-evans-officially-hopped-de-zhaun-stribling-hype-train?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-25 · Peter Panacy · Niner Noise Feed_ Mike Evans admitted he's enamored by what he's seen from 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling in advance of the regular season. ## [Can the 49ers afford to keep 3 quarterbacks with their injuries?](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-roster/161680/can-the-49ers-afford-to-keep-3-quarterbacks-with-their-injuries) _2026-08-25 · Kyle Thele · Niners Nation_ Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in 49ers fans and fans across the country. The San Francisco 49ers will have some difficult decisions to make next Sunday as they attempt to trim their roster to 53. As always, injuries will \[…\] ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sRf2oRsv7JUe) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [One training camp battle between stars has 49ers fired up](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161676/san-francisco-49ers-news-1-training-camp-battle-fred-warner-brock-purdy-has-team-fired-up-competition) _2026-08-25 · Rohan Chakravarthi · Niners Nation_ When it comes to training camp every year, there’s usually one San Francisco 49ers star in the middle of the action: linebacker Fred Warner. Known for his hard-hitting style and smack talk, Warner has frequently engaged in verbal and physical battles in training camp, testing his teammates while making plays as one of the 49ers \[…\] ## [What does the Deion Jones-Zamir White trade mean for the 49ers?](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/161655/what-does-the-deion-jones-zamir-white-trade-mean-for-the-49ers) _2026-08-25 · Jason Aponte · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints completed a trade late Sunday night: running back Zamir White to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Deion Jones. Player-for-player trades aren’t exactly common in the NFL, but what does this trade mean for the 49ers and the linebacker room before the preseason finale against the Las \[…\] ## [49ers News: A bombshell (Jordan James) enters the villa (the running back room)](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161573/49ers-news-preseason-las-vegas-raiders-practice-mike-evans-jordan-james-mac-jones-dezhaun-stribling-kaelon-black-lenoir-jack-jones-raheem-morris-jaden-dugger-linebacker-dominic-puni-cj-west) _2026-08-23 · Yinon Raviv · Niners Nation_ 49ers’ preseason standout misses practice as running backs near full strength“The 49ers described Stribling and Lenoir as “day to day,” suggesting they are not expected to miss much practice time….Meanwhile, the 49ers saw four players return to practice, including veteran wide receiver Mike Evans and reserve running back Jordan James… …Lenoir’s absence from practice left \[…\] ## [Minor Brock Purdy detail from preseason debut displayed his mastery of 49ers' playbook](https://ninernoise.com/minor-brock-purdy-detail-preseason-debut-displayed-mastery-49ers-playbook?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-22 · Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise Feed_ 49ers QB Brock Purdy looked sharp in his preseason debut, and he showed clear mastery of the offense with one subtle detail. ## [49ers injury updates: De’Zhaun Stribling and Deommodore Lenoir are day-to-day; Jordan James returns](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/161567/49ers-injury-updates-dezhaun-stribling-and-deommodore-lenoir-are-day-to-day-jordan-james-returns) _2026-08-22 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers returned to the practice field on Saturday. According to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, the team brought back undrafted free agent tight end Khalil Dinkins. That’s right, the tight end news we were all waiting for. During Thursday’s preseason game, the Niners played five different tight ends: Bradyen Willis (37 snaps), Hayden \[…\] ## [Brock Purdy has a Christian McCaffrey problem that hangs over 49ers](https://ninernoise.com/brock-purdy-christian-mccaffrey-problem-hangs-49ers?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-22 · Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise Feed_ While 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy benefits from Christian McCaffrey, he may not be able to prove himself until he plays without him. ## [49ers' biggest strength reveals just how narrow their Super Bowl window is](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-biggest-strength-reveals-narrow-super-bowl-window?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-22 · Michael Haney · Niner Noise Feed_ The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of elite veterans to lean on this season, but they're aging quickly. ## [49ers rookie stock report after blowout preseason win vs. Chargers](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-rookie-stock-report-blowout-preseason-vs-chargers?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-22 · Lior Lampert · Niner Noise Feed_ The arrow is trending up for the San Francisco 49ers' 2026 draft class following a lopsided exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. ## [Jacob Cowing could do something for the 49ers that hasn’t happened since 2011](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-depth-chart/161537/49ers-chargers-jacob-cowing-punt-return-nfl-preseason-2026-deebo-samuel) _2026-08-22 · Patrick Holloway · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 40-9 on Thursday night in their second preseason game. On one side was current head coach Kyle Shanahan, who took one of the worst rosters in football in 2016 and transformed it into a juggernaut in a matter of years. On the other side was Jim \[…\] ## [49ers fans should be far from panic-ridden over Mike Evans' injury situation](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-fans-far-panic-ridden-mike-evans-injury-situation?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Heckman · Niner Noise Feed_ San Francisco 49ers fans don't need to worry about wide receiver Mike Evans' injury issues as much as they have been. ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6zx3g3En0M96) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [49ers News: We’re on to Las Vegas](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161552/49ers-news-preseason-las-vegas-raiders-practice-trey-lance-los-angeles-chargers-mac-jones-dezhaun-stribling-kaelon-black-lenoir-jack-jones-wallow-linebackers-james-thompson-jr-pff-grades-pass-rush-run) _2026-08-22 · Yinon Raviv · Niners Nation_ Can Trey Lance beat ‘the stigma’ as a second-chance QB like 49ers’ Mac Jones? (Paywall)“Lance’s athletic scramble gave hints of just the kind of dynamism and play the San Francisco 49ers envisioned when they traded three first-round picks to select the quarterback third overall out of North Dakota State in the 2021 NFL Draft. That \[…\] ## [De'Zhaun Stribling just passed 49ers' most important test to date against Chargers](https://ninernoise.com/de-zhaun-stribling-passed-49ers-most-important-test-against-chargers?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-22 · Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise Feed_ If the 49ers saw promise in him a few weeks ago, one can only imagine how excited they are now. ## [Mykel Williams injury update should make 49ers consider reunion with these 3 players](https://ninernoise.com/mykel-williams-injury-update-should-make-49ers-consider-reunion-with-these-3-players?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-21 · Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise Feed_ The San Francisco 49ers may be without their two starting edge rushers to begin the season, so exploring a reunion (or three) might be such a bad idea. ## [Christian McCaffrey is secretly 49ers' biggest winner of hopeful George Kittle update](https://ninernoise.com/christian-mccaffrey-secretly-49ers-biggest-winner-george-kittle-update?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-21 · Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise Feed_ The stud running back is certainly rejoicing after the latest breaking news regarding his tight end. ## [49ers Snap Counts and Grades: Is there a new RB2 in town?](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-depth-chart/161545/49ers-snap-counts-and-grades-is-there-a-new-rb2-in-town) _2026-08-21 · Jason Aponte · Niners Nation_ Following the joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers, the San Francisco 49ers throttled the Jim Harbaugh-led Chargers on Thursday night and dropped a 40-burger in SoFi Stadium. Brock Purdy and the “starters” played a single drive and gave way to the backups and players fighting for a roster spot, but the dominance continued across \[…\] ## [8 Winners and 2 losers from the 49ers’ preseason win over the Chargers](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/161535/8-winners-and-2-losers-from-the-49ers-preseason-win-over-the-chargers) _2026-08-21 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers looked like all of the tweets we saw about the Los Angeles Chargers during Tuesday’s joint practice. They dominated in all facets of the game and controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, for the most part. Best of all, we saw game-changing plays in all three \[…\] ## [3 stars from the 49ers’ preseason win: A cornerback emerges](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-analysis/161528/3-stars-from-the-49ers-preseason-win-a-cornerback-emerges) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Pasquini · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers emphatically earned their first preseason win with a 41-17 (we can mention the final score this week since the 49ers won) thumping of the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a thorough beating from the 49ers, who dominated the Chargers in all three facets of the game. A win that will likely \[…\] ## [49ers injury updates: Robert Jones might miss the preseason finale](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/161522/49ers-injury-updates-robert-jones-might-miss-the-preseason-finale) _2026-08-21 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates after Thursday night’s preseason game: CB Renardo Green (hamstring) Austen Pleasants (knee) Nick Martin (hamstring) The 49ers will get further imaging on Green’s hamstring on Friday to see if he pulled it. That would be the worst-case scenario for an already thin cornerback room. Green \[…\] ## [49ers failed to learn crucial lesson about themselves against Chargers](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-failed-learn-crucial-lesson-about-themselves-against-chargers?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-21 · Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise Feed_ The 49ers desperately need to assess a key part of their roster, but they will have to wait a little while longer. ## [49ers News: Victory Friday](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161526/49ers-news-preseason-los-angeles-chargers-renardo-green-hamstring-injury-kaelon-black-jack-jones-dezhaun-stribling-trey-lance-joint-practices-renardo-green-brock-purdy-secondary-lenoir-struggle-justin) _2026-08-21 · Yinon Raviv · Niners Nation_ Slap Hands What we learned as Cowing, Stribling power 49ers’ preseason win over Chargers“Cornerback Renardo Green, who is being pushed to retain his starting job, might have suffered a major setback on Thursday night. Veteran cornerback Jack Jones entered the game at the start of the second quarter. It is never a good sign when \[…\] ## [Renardo Green injury could be a quiet blessing for overlooked 49ers defender](https://ninernoise.com/renardo-green-injury-quiet-blessing-overlooked-49ers-defender?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-21 · Peter Panacy · Niner Noise Feed_ If the 49ers wind up being without Renardo Green for a while, another ballhawking cornerback is poised to take his place. ## [49ers drop 40 on the Chargers in a lopsided blowout](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/161517/49ers-drop-40-on-the-chargers-in-a-lopsided-blowout) _2026-08-21 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ We saw Brock Purdy throw six passes, but once Kyle Shanahan saw him scramble, that would be the end of the night for the San Francisco 49ers’ franchise quarterback. Still, there was plenty of action in the first half. Deebo Samuel was the first punt returner up, but Jacob Cowing showed why he should be \[…\] ## [49ers TE George Kittle received encouraging news from Dr. Neal ElAttrache](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-injuries/161515/49ers-te-george-kittle-received-encouraging-news-from-dr-neal-elattrache) _2026-08-21 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers received good news before they took the field on Thursday night. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the following: 49ers tight end George Kittle visited Wednesday in Los Angeles with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed the surgery on his torn Achilles in January. It was said to be an encouraging \[…\] ## [49ers-Chargers preseason game thread: Familiar faces all over the place](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-discussion/161511/49ers-chargers-preseason-game-thread-familiar-faces-all-over-the-place) _2026-08-21 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers are in Los Angeles to take on the Chargers for their second preseason game. There are familiar faces all over, with Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel, Trey Lance, NaVorro Bowman, and Shane Day all on the other sideline. The 49ers’ secondary is hopeful they can pick on Lance and the rest of \[…\] ## [Forgotten 49ers player is playing for his roster spot against the Chargers](https://ninernoise.com/forgotten-49ers-player-playing-roster-spot-against-chargers?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Akshaj Dwivedula · Niner Noise Feed_ The 49ers have many roster spots set in stone, but one pass catcher may be fighting for his life on Thursday night. ## [49ers bring Khalil Herbert back; Patrick Taylor Jr. heads to the IR](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161509/49ers-bring-khalil-herbert-back-patrick-taylor-jr-heads-to-the-ir) _2026-08-20 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on the Injured Reserve List. This will be the second season in a row for Taylor Jr., who seemed like he had the inside track on making the roster and contributing on special teams. Taylor Jr. played 23 snaps last week, including one covering punts, \[…\] ## [5 players to watch in the 49ers second preseason game](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161504/san-francisco-49ers-news-5-players-to-watch-los-angeles-chargers-2nd-preseason-game) _2026-08-20 · Rohan Chakravarthi · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers are back in action on Thursday, taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in their second preseason game after the two sides had a joint practice earlier this week. San Francisco is expected to play some starters, including potentially quarterback Brock Purdy, before giving way for the backups to see some opportunities. \[…\] ## [49ers fans’ Vita Vea dreams come crashing down as D-line issues pile up](https://ninernoise.com/49ers-fans-vita-vea-dreams-crashing-d-line-issues-pile?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise Feed_ San Francisco 49ers fans were hoping the team would make a play for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea, but that dream has been dashed. ## [Kyle Shanahan’s pessimistic injury update places extra pressure on 49ers rookie](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/161484/kyle-shanahan-pessimistic-injury-update-extra-pressure-49ers-rookie) _2026-08-20 · Nicholas McGee · Niners Nation_ It was not exactly a surprise this week when Kyle Shanahan gave a pessimistic outlook regarding Mykel Williams’ status for the 49ers’ regular-season opener with the Los Angeles Rams. Williams being ready for Week 1 always seemed unlikely after he tore his ACL in the Week 9 win over the New York Giants last November, \[…\] ## [4 position battles the 49ers are looking to resolve against the Chargers](https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-preseason/161498/4-position-battles-the-49ers-are-looking-to-resolve-against-the-chargers) _2026-08-20 · Kyle Posey · Niners Nation_ The San Francisco 49ers have several players vying for roster spots. Some players are fighting uphill battles, others are looking to carve out roles, while a few are trying to prove to the coaching staff that they’re worth keeping around. The 49ers are still looking to find which receiver/returner, left guard, linebacker, and defensive tackle \[…\]