San Francisco 49ers face wave of injuries at 2026 training camp

The San Francisco 49ers entered the seventh day of their 2026 training camp with roughly 20 players unavailable, including three on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Notable absences span both sides of the ball: defensive end Nick Bosa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw are sidelined with soreness, while fullback Kyle Juszczyk missed practice after fracturing a finger. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is out for the season with a PCL injury, and Jacob Cowing is dealing with a hip‑flexor strain. Other players on the injury list include Osa Odighizuwa, Mike Evans (quad strain), De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring), and several offensive linemen. Head coach Kyle Shanahan, still recovering from a concussion, has delegated day‑to‑day duties to interim coach Chris Foerster, who downplayed the situation, saying the roster remains “deep enough” despite the setbacks. Fans and commentators have speculated about the nearby electrical substation, but criticism has also focused on the training staff led by athletic trainer Dustin Little. The Niners will open preseason against the Tennessee Titans on Aug. 13 before traveling to Melbourne for their week‑one regular‑season game.