Rams and 49ers release inactive lists before season opener in Melbourne

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Rams and 49ers release inactive lists before season opener in Melbourne
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The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers released their official inactive lists ahead of their season opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kickoff for the Thursday night matchup is scheduled for 8:35 p.m. ET. For Los Angeles, the inactive list includes wide receivers CJ Daniels and Tutu Atwell, offensive lineman Bill Murray, and tight end Max Klare. Aaron Donald remains out while continuing his return preparations in Los Angeles, leaving all active Rams players as healthy scratches. Ty Simpson serves as the team's emergency third quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett. On the opposing side, the 49ers cleared James Thompson to play after he was previously listed as questionable with an injury. San Francisco’s list of inactive players includes quarterback Kurtis Rourke, cornerback Ephesians Prysock, running back Jordan James, wide receiver Jordan Watkins, linebacker Tatum Bethune, and offensive tackle Enrique Cruz.

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  • The Rams and 49ers play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday night.
  • Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels, Bill Murray, and Max Klare are inactive for the Rams.
  • Stetson Bennett is the designated backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
  • James Thompson is active for the 49ers after being listed as questionable.
  • Six players are inactive for San Francisco, including Kurtis Rourke and Jordan James.
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  • 11:23 PMYahoo SportsRams-49ers inactives: Tutu Atwell, 3 other rookies out for LA
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The Rams and 49ers both released their inactive lists ahead of kickoff on Thursday night, and Los Angeles' includes three rookie draft picks.

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