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Christian McCaffrey
Finalist for three NFL awards
RBSan Francisco 49ers
January 23, 2026
McCaffrey has been named a finalist for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award, the Offensive Player of the Year award and the Comeback Player of the Year award, per the Associated Press.
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George Kittle
Hopes to return before November
TESan Francisco 49ers
January 22, 2026
Kittle expects to return from his Achilles tear "well before November" during the 2026 season, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Brandon Aiyuk
GM makes definitive statement
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 21, 2026
General manager John Lynch said Wednesday "it's safe to say" Aiyuk has "played his last snap with the Niners," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Jauan Jennings
May not be done in San Francisco
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 19, 2026
Jennings will be a free agent this offseason, but he could still return to the 49ers, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Optimistic for divisional round
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 15, 2026
Pearsall is optimistic that he'll play in the NFC divisional round against the 49ers on Saturday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic.
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Eric Kendricks
Could draw second straight start
LBSan Francisco 49ers
January 14, 2026
Kendricks could draw another start in Saturday's divisional-round game against the Seahawks despite Fred Warner, who remains on injured reserve due to a fractured and dislocated ankle, having had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Fred Warner
Not ruling out Saturday return
LBSan Francisco 49ers
January 14, 2026
Warner, who's been on injured reserve with a fractured and dislocated ankle and had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, said Wednesday he's not ruling out making his return in Saturday's divisional-round clash against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Fred Warner
Returns to practice
LBSan Francisco 49ers
January 13, 2026
Warner was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Jake Tonges
TE1 with Kittle done for playoffs
TESan Francisco 49ers
January 11, 2026
Tonges is set to work as the 49ers' top tight end for the remainder of the playoffs, as head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after Sunday's 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles that George Kittle tore his Achilles during the game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
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George Kittle
Tears Achilles in playoff win
TESan Francisco 49ers
January 11, 2026
Kittle tore his Achilles during Sunday's 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
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Christian McCaffrey
Rare multi-TD catch playoff game
RBSan Francisco 49ers
January 11, 2026
McCaffrey became the third 49ers running back with multiple touchdown receptions in a playoff game during Sunday's 23-19 wild-card game win over the Eagles, Senior NFL Researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno reports.
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Brock Purdy
Facing Seattle in divisional round
QBSan Francisco 49ers
January 11, 2026
Purdy and the 49ers will face the Seahawks in the NFC divisional round, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
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Kendrick Bourne
May play without Pearsall
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 9, 2026
Bourne may have an opportunity for additional snaps and targets in Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles due to Ricky Pearsall's potential absence with knee and ankle injuries, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Demarcus Robinson
Could be No. 2 wideout Sunday
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 9, 2026
Robinson may be in line to serve as the 49ers' No. 2 receiver in Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles due to Ricky Pearsall's questionable status because of knee and ankle injuries, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Coming down to game-time decision
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 9, 2026
Pearsall, who missed the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks with knee and ankle injuries, is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Still not practicing Wednesday
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 7, 2026
Pearsall, who missed the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks with a knee injury, did not practice Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Might head for Cleveland
WRSan Francisco 49ers
January 6, 2026
Aiyuk could land with the Browns this offseason, Ben Solak of ESPN suggests.
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Brock Purdy
Slips to sixth seed
QBSan Francisco 49ers
January 4, 2026
Purdy and the 49ers got the sixth seed in the NFC and will travel to Philadelphia in the wild-card round, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
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Christian McCaffrey
Returns to practice Wednesday
RBSan Francisco 49ers
December 31, 2025
McCaffrey, who's missed Tuesday's practice due to a back injury, was back on the field Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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George Kittle
Intent on playing Saturday
TESan Francisco 49ers
December 31, 2025
Kittle, who's dealing with a sprained left ankle, said Wednesday he "absolutely" plans to play in Saturday night's Week 18 matchup against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Trent Williams
May sit for regular-season finale
OTSan Francisco 49ers
December 29, 2025
Williams could be sidelined for the 49ers' Week 18 game against the Seahawks due to a hamstring strain he picked up Sunday against the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Fred Warner
Could return for playoffs
LBSan Francisco 49ers
December 29, 2025
Warner is aiming to play if the 49ers are able to make it to the NFC Championship Game, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Jake Tonges
Likely team's top TE for Week 17
TESan Francisco 49ers
December 28, 2025
Tonges is likely to take on a larger role Sunday against the Bears, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that George Kittle is considered "highly unlikely" to play due to an ankle injury.
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Ricky Pearsall
Game-time decision for Week 17
WRSan Francisco 49ers
December 27, 2025
Pearsall, who's listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bears due to knee and ankle injuries, is likely to see his availability come down to how he moves in pregame warmups, Briana Jeannel of the team's official site reports.
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Brock Purdy
Could be down key targets Sunday
QBSan Francisco 49ers
December 27, 2025
Purdy could play Sunday night's game against the Bears without either George Kittle or Ricky Pearsall due to their respective ankle and knee injuries, Briana Jeannel of the team's official website reports.
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