49ers activate defensive lineman Alfred Collins from PUP list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers activated defensive lineman Alfred Collins from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. This activation comes as a boost for the team's defense during training camp, which opened on July 26. Collins, who underwent shoulder surgery, is expected to contribute alongside new addition Osa Odighizuwa and fellow defensive linemen in efforts to improve last season's performance. He had a promising rookie season with 17 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. The 49ers continue to work on strengthening their defensive front amid other injury recoveries.
- •Alfred Collins activated from the PUP list on July 31, 2026.
- •Collins recovering from shoulder surgery, previously missed training camp practices.
- •49ers aim to improve defense after recording only 20 sacks last season.
- •Osa Odighizuwa added to bolster the defensive line after a trade.
- •Collins had a notable rookie season with 17 tackles and one sack.
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"The San Francisco 49ers got some much-needed positive news on the injury front to close out the week. After opening training camp with early setbacks to key offensive weapons Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk, San Francisco bolstered its defensive front on Friday.The 49ers announced that they activated defensive lineman Alfred Collins from the Active/Physically Unable […] The post 49ers Defense Gets Big Reinforcement as Former 2nd-Rounder Returns appeared first on HEAVY.
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