49ers injury list keeps growing with 2 new additions

August 16, 2026 - 17:55

The San Francisco 49ers are facing an increasingly difficult stretch as their injury report keeps expanding. Two more names were added to the list on Wednesday, pushing the team's total to a concerning number just days before their next matchup. While the coaching staff has not confirmed the exact nature of both injuries, sources indicate that one is a soft tissue issue and the other involves a lower leg. Neither player was able to finish practice, and both are now listed as questionable for Sunday.

This comes after a season where the team has already lost several starters to long-term absences. The offensive line has been hit especially hard, with two projected starters already on injured reserve. The defensive secondary is also thin, forcing younger players into expanded roles earlier than planned. Head coach Kyle Shanahan kept his comments brief, saying only that the team is "evaluating all options" and that "next man up" remains the mentality.

What makes this particularly frustrating for fans is the timing. The 49ers are in the middle of a brutal three-game stretch against division rivals, and depth is being tested every week. The front office has been active on the waiver wire, but adding practice squad players midweek rarely provides immediate solutions. The team is also dealing with a lingering quarterback issue, as the starter has been limited in practice with a sore throwing shoulder, though he is expected to play.

The bigger worry is the pattern. This is the third straight week that multiple players have gone down during the same practice session. Strength and conditioning coaches are likely reviewing routines, but there is no quick fix for a string of bad luck. The 49ers still have a winning record, but if the injury bug continues to bite, that could change quickly. For now, the focus is on getting the current roster healthy enough to finish the week, and hoping that no more names get added to the growing list.