Injuries plague 49ers as 20 players sit out Wednesday practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers' practice on August 5 saw an increasing number of injuries, leaving 20 players unavailable. The session began with 18 injured players, and the count rose when Sam Okuayinonu and Nick Zakelj exited early. Key players such as Nick Bosa and George Kittle continue to be sidelined. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is also not fully engaged in practice due to a car accident before training camp. The team faces challenges as they work towards the upcoming season.
- •20 players are currently unavailable due to injuries
- •Nick Bosa and George Kittle among key players sidelined
- •Sam Okuayinonu and Nick Zakelj exited practice early
- •Kyle Shanahan is not fully participating in practice
- •Team faces depth challenges ahead of the season
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Injuries left 49ers without 20 players by the end of Wednesday's practice
"Injuries have been a major storyline at 49ers camp so far this summer and Wednesday's practice was no exception.
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