49ers face injuries ahead of preseason finale against Raiders
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers held their last practice before the preseason finale, with almost two dozen players sidelined due to injuries. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism that star defensive end Nick Bosa and several other key players could return to practice next week. The 49ers conclude the preseason on Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Raiders, then take a break before traveling to Australia for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on September 11. Shanahan noted that a decision on players possibly starting the season on injured reserve will need to be made soon, as roster cutdown day approaches.
- •49ers practice with nearly two dozen injured players absent.
- •Nick Bosa, Mike Evans, Upton Stout, and Jacob Cowing expected back soon.
- •Final preseason game against the Raiders is Thursday in Las Vegas.
- •San Francisco opens the season on September 11 in Melbourne.
- •Roster cutdown day occurs before the trip to Australia.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers head to Las Vegas hoping to get preseason finale vs. Raiders out of the way
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers head into final preseason week with several players hurt but expected back soon
"The San Francisco 49ers held their final practice before their exhibition finale with nearly two dozen injured players missing but remain hopeful that most will be able to return to practice next week before the team departs for Australia for the season opener. The 49ers finish the preseason on Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Raiders and then will take three days off. San Francisco opens the season on Sept. 11 in Melbourne against the Los Angeles Rams.
"With the San Francisco 49ers riddled by injuries, roster decisions to make and a long trip to Australia for their season opener ahead of them, playing the Raiders may be more chore than score.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 7:57 PM49ers head to Las Vegas hoping to get preseason finale vs. Raiders out of the way
With the San Francisco 49ers riddled by injuries, roster decisions to make and a long trip to Australia for their season opener ahead of them, playing the Raiders may be more chore than score.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:52 PMThe 49ers head into final preseason week with several players hurt but expected back soon
The San Francisco 49ers held their final practice before their exhibition finale with nearly two dozen injured players missing but remain hopeful that most will be able to return to practice next week before the team departs for Australia for the season opener. The 49ers finish the preseason on Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Raiders and then will take three days off. San Francisco opens the season on Sept. 11 in Melbourne against the Los Angeles Rams.
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