49ers’ Kyle Shanahan addresses injuries ahead of Week 4 game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed linebacker Jaden Dugger suffered a shoulder injury during practice ahead of their Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos. Dugger, who has started in three previous games this season, is listed as questionable for the matchup. His potential absence compounds the 49ers’ injury woes, as key defensive players, including defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle James Thompson Jr., have already been ruled out. The team will need other players to step up in light of the injury situation as they prepare to face the Broncos.
- •Jaden Dugger injured his shoulder in practice before Week 4.
- •Dugger is listed as questionable for the game against the Broncos.
- •Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. are ruled out due to injuries.
- •The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries across key positions.
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"San Francisco 49ers are up to a flying start going up 3-0 at the beginning of their season standing above Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks in their division. But still Kyle Shanahan can’t really relax as 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries at the same time. They have new injury concern now as their […] The post 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Delivers Concerning Week 4 Update on Key Linebacker appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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