49ers face injuries ahead of preseason finale against Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 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.
- 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.
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