49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffers season-ending patellar tendon injury

The San Francisco 49ers will play their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams without defensive tackle Alfred Collins. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Collins sustained a torn patellar tendon during practice on Monday, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. This represents a significant setback for the team's depth chart, as Collins joins wide receiver Ricky Pearsall as a member of the 2025 draft class sidelined by surgery before the season opener. With other defensive options like James Thompson Jr. currently unavailable, the coaching staff is likely to seek personnel reinforcements from the practice squad. The 49ers are currently in Melbourne, Australia, completing final preparations for their matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

• 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers lose another member from their 2025 draft to a season-ending injury