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Called Shots →At least two of the four players placed on active/PUP on July 25, 2026 (George Kittle, Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, Isaac Guerendo) are on the reserve/PUP list when the 49ers set their 53-man roster on August 30, 2026.
DL Kevin Givens is on the San Francisco 49ers' initial 53-man roster, the one submitted at the August 30, 2026 cutdown. A waiver claim, a practice-squad signing or a post-cutdown re-signing does not count. He has to be on the 53 as submitted.
Between July 29, 2026 and the 49ers' Week 1 game on September 10, 2026, San Francisco does not add a defensive end or outside linebacker who has more than 10 career regular-season sacks, by any means: free-agent signing, trade or waiver claim. K.J. Henry and Quinton Bell, reported July 28, do not falsify this and are not counted.
On or before 2026-08-09, San Francisco signs at least one more defensive lineman or edge rusher who is not on its roster as of 2026-08-02. Method, fixed in advance: read the official transaction log at 49ers.com on 2026-08-09 and count signings at position DL or LB of any player absent from the roster page counted on 2026-08-02. Practice-squad signings do not count, because there is no practice squad until after the August 30 cutdown. A player re-signed after being waived counts.
KhaDarel Hodge is on the San Francisco 49ers' initial 53-man roster as announced by the club on 2026-08-30, and Ogbo Okoronkwo is not. Both halves must hold. If either name lands the other way, the take is scored wrong.
Alfred Collins is listed among San Francisco's defensive starters in the official game book for the August 20, 2026 preseason game at the Los Angeles Chargers. The take is CORRECT if the game book's defensive starting lineup contains his name. It is WRONG if it does not, including the case where San Francisco rests him or he does not appear in the game at all. The no-show risk is mine and it is stated here rather than argued afterwards.
Ogbo Okoronkwo plays MORE than 18 defensive snaps for the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins on September 20, 2026, measured on the defensive column of that game's official NFL game book Playtime Percentage pages. Eighteen played in Week 1 is the bar and it is the number the book prints for him in that game. Exactly 18 grades this WRONG. Not appearing on the page grades this WRONG, because absent means zero.
Arizona scores no more than one touchdown against San Francisco at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2026, measured by the TOUCHDOWNS row of the Final Team Statistics page of that game's official NFL game book. Two or more Arizona touchdowns of any kind grades this WRONG. Zero grades it RIGHT.
Nick Bosa plays at least one defensive snap for the San Francisco 49ers in a regular-season game on or before Week 5 at Seattle on October 11, 2026, as credited on the official game book's participation page for any of the Week 3, Week 4 or Week 5 games. CORRECT if he is credited with one or more defensive snaps in any of those three games. WRONG if he is credited with none in all three, including if he is placed on injured reserve.
San Francisco's defense is credited with two or fewer quarterback hits in total in its Week 5 game at Seattle on October 11, 2026, as printed in the QH column of the San Francisco Total row on the Final Defensive Statistics page of the official NFL game book. CORRECT if that total is 0, 1 or 2. WRONG if it is 3 or more.
The San Francisco 49ers acquire at least one interior defensive lineman by trade between Oct. 9, 2026 and the trade deadline at 4 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 10, 2026. Interior means a player the 49ers' announcement or his former club's roster lists as a defensive tackle or nose tackle, or a defensive lineman who played primarily inside for his former club this season. A free-agent or practice-squad signing does not count; an edge rusher acquired by trade does not count. WRONG if no such trade is completed by the deadline.
Written about him
Nick Bosa missed Thursday too, and Lynch put him in the Evans bucket
Nick Bosa did not practice Thursday, per the 49ers' official report, a day after Kyle Shanahan said he hoped Bosa would. Mike Evans missed a second day, listed with ribs and Achilles tendinitis. John Lynch told KNBR that Evans's status is 'still TBD' and that Bosa is 'in that same Mike Evans bucket,' with an answer from Shanahan due Friday. Mykel Williams returned as a limited participant and Trent Williams was full after Wednesday's rest day. Eight players missed both days.
Mykel Williams and Siran Neal are the new names on Wednesday's list
Kyle Shanahan named nine 49ers who would not practice on Wednesday, the first day of Atlanta week, per the club's transcript. Seven were already hurt or inactive on Monday. The two new names are defensive end Mykel Williams (knee) and defensive back Siran Neal (knee), who both played against Washington. Nick Bosa (calf) did not practice, and Shanahan said he hopes Bosa is out there Thursday. On Mike Evans's Achilles tendinitis, Shanahan said the club managed it last week and is managing it this week. Dre Greenlaw and Christian Kirk were set to practice, per Shanahan, and Greenlaw is still on a roster exemption, not the 53. The club signed Naquan Jones back to the practice squad a day after releasing him, and released linebacker Eugene Asante to make room.
Christian Kirk is out Monday, which leaves one game inside his practice window
The 49ers ruled Christian Kirk out for Monday night against Washington at 1:08 p.m. Pacific, five days after opening his practice window off injured reserve, and elevated linebacker Jalen Graham and receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad in the same release. The club has 21 days from Oct. 15 to put Kirk on the 53, and the only game left inside that window after Monday is at Atlanta on Oct. 25; the bye follows. The inactive list posted at 3:44 p.m.: Kurtis Rourke, Enrique Cruz Jr., Deebo Samuel, Garret Wallow, Marques Sigle, Nick Bosa and Naquan Jones. Mike Evans, Gracen Halton, Mykel Williams, Siran Neal and Upton Stout, all questionable Saturday, are active, and Kyle Juszczyk returns. The receivers in uniform are Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins and Turner. Graham, a 2023 seventh-round pick with 15 career games, covers for Garret Wallow and the suspended Dre Greenlaw. Washington activated three players from injured reserve and put two on it.
Without Bosa, the defense Shanahan hoped would survive is third in points allowed
Kyle Shanahan said the injuries on his defensive line had him hoping to survive until the second half of the season. Through five games the 49ers have allowed 93 points, 18.6 a game, and only Minnesota and Kansas City have allowed fewer per game. Bosa is out Monday against Washington, Halton and Mykel Williams are questionable, Malik Mustapha starts again for Marques Sigle, and Brock Purdy is five attempts from qualifying for the career passer-rating list.
Bosa is out Monday, which Shanahan says is what the 49ers expected
Kyle Shanahan ruled out Nick Bosa (knee, calf), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Garret Wallow (hamstring) and Marques Sigle (ankle) for Monday night against Washington. Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Gracen Halton, Mykel Williams, Upton Stout and Siran Neal are questionable. Kyle Juszczyk is expected to play, eight days after missing Seattle. Asked whether Kirk will be activated off injured reserve, Shanahan said \"Possibly\"; the 53 is full, so that takes a corresponding move.
Seattle has not let the 49ers score a touchdown since last season's opener
San Francisco (4-0) plays at Seattle (3-1) at 1:25 p.m. Pacific on FOX. The 49ers scored three field goals and no touchdowns in last season's two losses to the Seahawks, 13-3 in Week 18 and 41-6 in the divisional round. Brock Purdy has not been sacked this season. Nick Bosa, James Thompson Jr., Kyle Juszczyk and Marques Sigle are out; Upton Stout is questionable; Mykel Williams makes his season debut. Ten men to watch.
Mykel Williams is back, and Matthew Judon paid for it
The 49ers activated Mykel Williams off the physically unable to perform list on Saturday and removed his questionable tag for Sunday at Seattle. Ogbo Okoronkwo, released Friday to open the roster spot, signed back to the practice squad and was elevated for the game along with tight end Jack Stoll. Matthew Judon was released from the practice squad to make room, per NBC Sports. Nick Bosa, James Thompson Jr., Kyle Juszczyk and Marques Sigle are out; Upton Stout is questionable.
The 49ers released Ogbo Okoronkwo to make room for Mykel Williams
The 49ers released defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday, leaving 52 on the active roster, and Kyle Shanahan said Mykel Williams will be activated from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday. Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Marques Sigle and James Thompson Jr. are out at Seattle. Upton Stout, who did not practice Friday, and Williams are questionable. Mike Evans practiced on a limited basis and has no game designation.
Upton Stout is back at practice in a no-contact jersey
Upton Stout returned to practice Thursday in a blue no-contact jersey and was limited on the club's report; Kyle Shanahan said there is potential he plays Sunday. Mike Evans did not practice after being limited Wednesday. Shanahan said Mykel Williams should be good to go. John Lynch told KNBR that Kyle Juszczyk's injury looked like a torn ACL and is a bone bruise. The 49ers reached an injury settlement with Dante Pettis.
Mykel Williams says he is ready to play Seattle after a year away
Mykel Williams, back from a torn ACL, was limited Wednesday and told reporters he is ready to play. The 49ers opened his practice window Sept. 30 and must activate him by Oct. 21; the 53 is full, so activating him takes a move. Nick Bosa, James Thompson Jr., Kyle Juszczyk, Marques Sigle and Upton Stout did not practice. Xavier Smith joined the practice squad and Dante Pettis went on practice squad injured reserve.
Kyle Juszczyk will miss a few weeks and the 49ers have no other fullback
Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kyle Juszczyk has a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise and will miss a few weeks, that Marques Sigle has a high ankle sprain, and that Upton Stout is day to day with a sprained AC joint. Brayden Willis, Luke Farrell and George Kittle share the fullback's work. Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. are probably out again at Seattle; Mykel Williams could be activated.
Denver's 68-sack defense is next for Brock Purdy, who has not been sacked
San Francisco (3-0) hosts Denver (2-1) at 1:25 p.m. Pacific on CBS. Brock Purdy has not been sacked this season, and the Broncos led the league with 68 sacks in 2025. Nick Bosa, James Thompson Jr. and Mykel Williams are out. Mike Evans, Dre Greenlaw, Keion White and Jaden Dugger are questionable. Matthew Judon and Malik Turner were elevated Saturday and Sebastian Valdez was promoted to the 53. Ten men to watch.
Mike Evans practiced Friday, but he is a game-time decision against Denver
Mike Evans (ribs) was limited Friday after two days off and is questionable for Sunday against Denver; Kyle Shanahan called him a game-time decision. Dre Greenlaw, Keion White and Jaden Dugger are also questionable. Nick Bosa, James Thompson Jr. and Mykel Williams are out. Trent Williams and Romello Height carry no designation.
Dante Pettis is back because the 49ers have three healthy receivers
Kyle Shanahan said before Wednesday's practice that eight players would not work: Mike Evans (ribs), KhaDarel Hodge (knee), Trent Williams (neck stinger), Dre Greenlaw (quad), Nick Bosa (calf), James Thompson Jr. (ankle), Keion White (hamstring) and Christian McCaffrey (rest). Mykel Williams, back from a torn ACL, and Romello Height, back from hand surgery, were limited. The club signed receiver Dante Pettis to its practice squad.
Bosa will miss Denver, and the 49ers signed Matt Judon to the practice squad
The 49ers signed four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matt Judon to their practice squad on Monday, filling it to 17. Kyle Shanahan said Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. will not play against Denver, Mike Evans's rib injury should not be long-term, and Trent Williams should be ready by Thursday. Romello Height is expected to practice this week and Mykel Williams's practice window opens.
The 49ers Released Robert Jones And Traded For A Lineman Seven Minutes Later
San Francisco's cut to the initial roster, first through named reporters and then through the club's own release at 3:50 p.m. Pacific. Robert Jones released at 1:35 p.m. and Jarrett Patterson acquired from Houston seven minutes later. Mykel Williams to reserve/PUP and out at least four games. Christian Kirk to injured reserve with a designation to return. Brett Toth and Nick Zakelj to season-ending injured reserve. Deion Jones released five days after the 49ers traded Zamir White for him. Jalen Stroman waived three days after playing every defensive snap in Las Vegas. Thirty-nine moves, fifty-two men, and no punter or long snapper on the list.
Activating George Kittle Ended The 49ers' Four-Game Option On Him
San Francisco announced Sunday morning that it had activated George Kittle from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, and the club's own roster page now lists only Isaac Guerendo and Mykel Williams there. Under the league's rule a player removed from active PUP cannot be put back on it, so the reserve/PUP designation that would have cost Kittle the Rams, Miami, Arizona and Denver is gone. He counts against the 53 on August 30. Matt Maiocco reported he was expected in individual drills the same day, with team periods unknown.
A Third-Round Rookie Has The First-Team Edge Reps Opposite Keion White
Romello Height has been working with the first-string defense opposite Keion White while Mykel Williams sits on PUP and Nick Bosa is held back. Height was drafted in the third round to replace a pass rusher who retired in March. White arrived from New England nine months ago for a reported sixth-round pick. Between them they have taken every first-team edge rep of this camp, and neither was supposed to.
The Melbourne Asterisk
Opening the season in Melbourne compresses every rehab timeline the 49ers are running. The PUP decisions on George Kittle and Mykel Williams are the ones it touches hardest.