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San Francisco 49ers face injury challenges ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

San Francisco 49ers face injury challenges ahead of season

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with a significant injury list as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Players such as Ricky Pearsall are confirmed out for the season, while George Kittle, Christian Kirk, and others are also sidelined. This follows a trend of injuries affecting the team, which has reached three Super Bowls since the 2012 season but has lost all three. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is also recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car accident. These developments have led to discussions about whether the franchise is under a curse due to ongoing misfortune.

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•San Francisco has reached three Super Bowls since 2012, losing all.
•Ricky Pearsall is out for the season; Kittle and Kirk have injuries.
•Kyle Shanahan suffered serious injuries in a car accident.
•Injuries come despite reduced training-camp workloads.
•A local conspiracy theory connects injuries to an electrical substation, lacking scientific support.

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7:39 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers Might Actually Be Cursed

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At some point, bad luck stops feeling like bad luck. For the San Francisco 49ers, that point might have arrived. Over the last 15 years, San Francisco has consistently been one of the NFL’s most talented franchises. The 49ers have reached three Super Bowls since the 2012 season — and lost all three. They fell…
— Yahoo Sports

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