San Francisco 49ers see injury return as players back in practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers practiced on Thursday at the SAP Performance Facility, marking a positive turn in player injuries. Rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling returned after missing five sessions due to hamstring tightness. Defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa, linebacker Drew Greenlaw, and defensive end Sam Okuayinonu also returned following previous absences. However, several other key players, including Mike Evans and Nick Bosa, did not participate, with offensive lineman Nick Zakelj missing practice due to an elbow injury.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling returns after five practices missed due to injury.
- •Osa Odighizuwa, Drew Greenlaw, and Sam Okuayinonu also return.
- •Nick Zakelj is a new absentee with an elbow injury.
- •Several notable players remain sidelined, impacting depth.
- •Training camp aims to solidify team readiness for the season.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers finally get good injury news as players return to practice
"The San Francisco 49ers are practicing on Thursday before a walkthrough on Friday, and as the session started, they finally got some good injury news.
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