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Kyle Shanahan discusses potential IR placements for 49ers veterans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:45 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Kyle Shanahan discusses potential IR placements for 49ers veterans
Summary

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk and offensive lineman Vederian Lowe could begin the 2026 season on injured reserve. Both players have missed significant time due to injuries, with Kirk dealing with a calf strain and Lowe recovering from a high ankle sprain. The NFL's new IR rules allow teams to place two players on IR at final cuts while maintaining the ability to return them after four weeks. The roster deadline for the 49ers is August 30, at which point decisions on Kirk and Lowe will be finalized.

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  • •Kirk could start the season on IR due to a calf strain.
  • •Lowe is also a candidate for IR while recovering from a high ankle sprain.
  • •The IR rules allow for two players to be designated to return.
  • •Final roster cuts must be submitted by August 30 at 3:00pm PT.
  • •Shanahan confirmed discussions around both players' IR status.
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  • 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan names 2 49ers veterans who could begin 2026 season on IR
What they're saying
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There are two injured veterans the San Francisco 49ers could opt to place on IR when they make their final roster cuts.

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