49ers designate WR Christian Kirk to return from injured reserve
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have opened the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Christian Kirk, allowing him to return from injured reserve. Kirk has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury during training camp. His return could bolster the 49ers' receiving corps, particularly with Deebo Samuel managing a hamstring issue. Kirk recorded 28 catches for 239 yards and a touchdown in 13 games last season. The team also signed defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to the 53-man roster and linebacker Eugene Asante to the practice squad.
- •Kirk's practice window began on October 15, 2026.
- •He is returning after a calf injury sustained during training camp.
- •Last season, Kirk recorded 28 receptions for 239 yards and one touchdown.
- •Deebo Samuel is currently dealing with a hamstring injury.
- •The 49ers signed Ogbo Okoronkwo to the active roster from the practice squad.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers WR Christian Kirk ‘feeling like myself again,' could return soon
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — The 49ers open the practice window for WR Christian Kirk
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers open practice window for WR Christian Kirk
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Kirk has practice window opened
"(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Christian Kirk on Thursday, giving the team another possible option to bolster an injury-filled position group.Kirk practiced on a limited basis for the first time since hurting his calf in the first training camp practice in July.
"The San Francisco 49ers have faced a brutal stretch of injuries at wide receiver. Finally, they may get one back on the field, as Christian Kirk's practice window opened Thursday.
"The 49ers are getting a receiver back on the field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 12:42 AM49ers WR Christian Kirk ‘feeling like myself again,' could return soon
The San Francisco 49ers have faced a brutal stretch of injuries at wide receiver. Finally, they may get one back on the field, as Christian Kirk's practice window opened Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 12:04 AMThe 49ers open the practice window for WR Christian Kirk
(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Christian Kirk on Thursday, giving the team another possible option to bolster an injury-filled position group.Kirk practiced on a limited basis for the first time since hurting his calf in the first training camp practice in July.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 7:41 PM49ers open practice window for WR Christian Kirk
The 49ers are getting a receiver back on the field.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 7:40 PMChristian Kirk has practice window opened
The 49ers' offense may be getting some help soon.
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