Rams list Byron Young on injury report before 49ers season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams added linebacker Byron Young to their injury report ahead of their Week 1 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The matchup is scheduled for Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Young did not participate in Tuesday's practice session due to reasons classified as not injury related and resting player. The Rams selected Young in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft out of Tennessee. During his time with the Volunteers, he earned All-SEC honors and recorded 12.5 sacks over two seasons. His availability for Thursday's game remains the primary focus for the Rams defense as they prepare to face the 49ers.
- •Byron Young missed Tuesday's practice session for the Rams.
- •The Rams face the 49ers on Thursday at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- •Young's injury status is listed as not injury related.
- •The 2026 NFL season begins Wednesday with Seattle playing New England.
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