San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Tuesday that defensive tackle Alfred Collins will miss the entire 2026 season. Collins sustained a torn patellar tendon during a team practice ahead of the season opener. The 49ers are currently in Melbourne, Australia, to prepare for a Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams scheduled for Thursday, September 10. The second-year lineman was expected to serve as a primary contributor to the defensive front this season. In response to the injury, the team is evaluating depth options, including defensive tackles C.J. West, Osa Odighizuwa, Gracen Halton, and James Thompson Jr. The franchise may also look to elevate players from the practice squad to fill the roster gap.
- •Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon during a team practice session.
- •The 49ers open their 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne on September 10.
- •Mykel Williams remains on the PUP list and will miss at least the first four games.
- •Osa Odighizuwa and C.J. West are expected to see increased playing time following the injury.
- •The team may elevate defensive tackles from the practice squad to manage roster depth.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers lose top player for the rest of the season
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers Lose Key Defensive Lineman for Season After Devastating Injury News
"The 49ers suffered a major roster blow as one of their veteran defensive linemen tore his patellar tendon and will miss the entire 2026 season. The post 49ers Lose Key Defensive Lineman for Season After Devastating Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
"The San Francisco 49ers have lost another defensive lineman before their season opener, leaving the team with a major hole up front.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:43 AM49ers lose top player for the rest of the season
The San Francisco 49ers have lost another defensive lineman before their season opener, leaving the team with a major hole up front.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:18 AM49ers Lose Key Defensive Lineman for Season After Devastating Injury News
The 49ers suffered a major roster blow as one of their veteran defensive linemen tore his patellar tendon and will miss the entire 2026 season. The post 49ers Lose Key Defensive Lineman for Season After Devastating Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
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