49ers place Alfred Collins on IR and elevate two for season opener

The San Francisco 49ers officially placed defensive tackle Alfred Collins on injured reserve following a torn patellar tendon sustained during practice in Australia earlier this week. The team will be without Collins for the remainder of the 2026 season. In preparation for the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the organization elevated wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge and defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from the practice squad. Both players are expected to revert to the practice squad after the matchup. The 49ers did not promote an additional player to the active roster to replace Collins, leaving the team with roster flexibility as they monitor the status of defensive tackle James Thompson. Following the conclusion of the game against the Rams, the team has a 10-day period before their next scheduled contest to determine a permanent replacement for the vacant roster spot.

• 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers elevate 2 players from practice squad FOR Week 1, place DL on IR
• 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers place DL Alfred Collins on IR, elevate two