Rams and 49ers report injury status for season opener in Melbourne
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers prepare to face each other at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the NFL regular season opener. Los Angeles ruled out defensive end Aaron Donald, who did not travel with the team to Australia. Conversely, the Rams expect Myles Garrett to play after he recovered from a knee injury during training camp. San Francisco receives a boost with the return of tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa, both of whom recovered from long-term injuries. The 49ers will be without Alfred Collins for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, while defensive tackle James Thompson remains questionable with a hamstring issue. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:35 p.m. ET.
- •Aaron Donald is the only Rams player ruled out for the season opener.
- •Myles Garrett and George Kittle are cleared to play after managing injuries.
- •Nick Bosa returns to the 49ers lineup for the first time since September 2025.
- •Alfred Collins is sidelined for the season following a knee injury in practice.
- •The game takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground at 8:35 p.m. ET.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Rams Announce Myles Garrett Status In Injury Report Before 49ers Game
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Rams-49ers injury report: Game statuses for Garrett, Watson and Kittle
"The Los Angeles Rams open the 2026 NFL season in Melbourne, Australia against NFC West rivals the San Francisco 49ers.Ahead of the long travel day, the Rams announced that the newly unretired Aaron Donald, would not be joining the team down under.On Tuesday, edge rusher Myles Garrett was listed as “DNP” on their official injury […] The post Rams Announce Myles Garrett Status In Injury Report Before 49ers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"On the final injury report, no Rams players besides Aaron Donald have game designations, while George Kittle is also good to go.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:08 PMRams Announce Myles Garrett Status In Injury Report Before 49ers Game
The Los Angeles Rams open the 2026 NFL season in Melbourne, Australia against NFC West rivals the San Francisco 49ers.Ahead of the long travel day, the Rams announced that the newly unretired Aaron Donald, would not be joining the team down under.On Tuesday, edge rusher Myles Garrett was listed as “DNP” on their official injury […] The post Rams Announce Myles Garrett Status In Injury Report Before 49ers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:36 AMRams-49ers injury report: Game statuses for Garrett, Watson and Kittle
On the final injury report, no Rams players besides Aaron Donald have game designations, while George Kittle is also good to go.
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