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49ers linebacker Luke Gifford out with hamstring injury during training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:57 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

49ers linebacker Luke Gifford out with hamstring injury during training camp

Summary

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Luke Gifford has joined a long list of injuries reported during training camp, as he is sidelined due to a hamstring issue. This injury comes as the 49ers have over 20 players dealing with various injuries during the first two weeks of camp. Gifford, who was a standout special teamer and earned Pro Bowl honors last season, is valued for his contributions but is expected to miss some crucial practice time. The team hopes he will not be out for long as they navigate through this challenging period.

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Status Watch

•Luke Gifford is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
•The 49ers are currently managing over 20 player injuries.
•Gifford earned Pro Bowl honors last season as a special teamer.
•The team hopes for a quick recovery for Gifford.
•Training camp is ongoing at the SAP Performance Facility.

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5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Pro Bowler added to long list of 49ers injuries in training camp

What they're saying

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The San Francisco 49ers have had 20+ players dealing with injuries through the first two weeks of training camp, and now a Pro Bowler is among them.
— Yahoo Sports

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