49ers make roster moves; McCaffrey, Kittle in focus during training camp

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

49ers make roster moves; McCaffrey, Kittle in focus during training camp
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers made roster moves on August 18, 2026, signing a defensive lineman and an offensive lineman to one-year contracts. Christian McCaffrey's tightness issue is reported as not serious by Ian Rapoport, who indicates it's unrelated to any holdout situation. Linebacker Nick Bosa is dealing with lingering tendinitis following his second ACL surgery, raising concerns about his performance this season. Meanwhile, tight end George Kittle's recovery from an Achilles injury is progressing well, with reports of impressive workout performances seven months post-surgery. The 49ers rookies have shown promise in recent evaluations, suggesting a positive outlook for the team's future roster.

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  • 49ers signed D-lineman and O-lineman to one-year deals.
  • Christian McCaffrey's tightness is deemed not serious.
  • Nick Bosa is facing challenges with his recovery and tendinitis.
  • George Kittle shows impressive recovery progress from an Achilles injury.
  • Rookies demonstrate promise in evaluations during training camp.
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  • 9:13 AMYahoo Sports49ers News: Christian McCaffrey happens to be just a really tight guy
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