Injuries 2026 (We've had enough!)

Originally posted by matt49er:
Right. There is a reason why the NFL players poll has always rated the Niners training staff at the bottom of the league every single year of this regimes tenure. Time for changes.

They did somw changes since that survey/poll went out:
(1) Financial Investment: The team invested $9 million to expand and completely upgrade their rehabilitation facilities, specifically focusing on building better hydrotherapy and recovery zones.

(2) Personnel Changes: While keeping head trainer Dustin Perry, the team expanded the medical department by hiring three new full-time physical therapists to alleviate the lack of individual player care.

So far it doesn't seem to have done much, unfortunately.

I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by matt49er:
Right. There is a reason why the NFL players poll has always rated the Niners training staff at the bottom of the league every single year of this regimes tenure. Time for changes.

They did somw changes since that survey/poll went out:
(1) Financial Investment: The team invested $9 million to expand and completely upgrade their rehabilitation facilities, specifically focusing on building better hydrotherapy and recovery zones.

(2) Personnel Changes: While keeping head trainer Dustin Perry, the team expanded the medical department by hiring three new full-time physical therapists to alleviate the lack of individual player care.

So far it doesn't seem to have done much, unfortunately.

Imo Dustin Perry needs to be removed at this point. Clean house in that department already

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

it wont matter, it's the Shanny Injury Jinx... been telling you all..

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

it wont matter, it's the Shanny Injury Jinx... been telling you all..

You believe in jinx's? Do you believe in astrology also? lol

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

it wont matter, it's the Shanny Injury Jinx... been telling you all..

You believe in jinx's? Do you believe in astrology also? lol

I just refuse to beleve the 49ers training staff doesn't use the same basic methods and techniques as other staffs. They've brought in new people over the years and I'm sure they would share their ideas. There's nothing secret about training. With the way players move around from team to team I'm sure we would have heqrd from some of them if they noticed something really strange. Many players have their own personal trainer as well.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

it wont matter, it's the Shanny Injury Jinx... been telling you all..

You believe in jinx's? Do you believe in astrology also? lol

doesn't matter if I believe in astrology or not, the fact remains that we can't stay healthy....and I BELIEVE it's The Shanny Injury Jinx !!

wooooooo !!!

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

it wont matter, it's the Shanny Injury Jinx... been telling you all..

You believe in jinx's? Do you believe in astrology also? lol

I just refuse to beleve the 49ers training staff doesn't use the same basic methods and techniques as other staffs. They've brought in new people over the years and I'm sure they would share their ideas. There's nothing secret about training. With the way players move around from team to team I'm sure we would have heqrd from some of them if they noticed something really strange. Many players have their own personal trainer as well.

It's become the running joke around media pundits. Even this past week, the overarching question (besides the travel issue) was whether everyone was underestimating the 49ers. The majority of pundits answered along the lines of injuries will eventually derail their Super Bowl aspirations.

I don't believe in substations but there's definitely not right with our training/conditioning…

While I think we got bit more than most, this list makes it clear that we are not alone in suffering the injury bug

2026 NFL Injury Tracker - Through Week 1

Arizona Cardinals
* James Conner, RB - Ankle/foot recovery. On IR, designated to return. Expected to miss at least 4 games.
* Chase Bisontis, OT - MCL injury. On IR. Expected to miss at least 4 games.
* Jeremiyah Love, RB - High ankle sprain in preseason. Returned and played Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons
* Tua Tagovailoa, QB - Oblique injury. Missed Week 1; Week 2 status uncertain.
* Chris Lindstrom, RG - Concussion suffered Week 1. Currently in protocol.
* Da'Shawn Hand, DL - Knee/quad injury. On IR with a long-term absence expected.

Baltimore Ravens
* Danny Pinter, C - Torn patellar tendon in preseason. Out for the season.
* Ja'Kobi Lane, WR - Fractured wrist in Week 1. Surgery/IR. Expected to miss at least 4 games.
* Zay Flowers, WR - Re-aggravated hamstring in Week 1. Day-to-day.
* T.J. Tampa, CB - Knee injury in Week 1. Timetable still uncertain.

Carolina Panthers
* Patrick Jones II, LB - Back injury. Missed Week 1 and remained limited early in Week 2.

Chicago Bears
* Coby Bryant, CB/S - Knee injury. On IR with an extended absence expected.
* Kyler Gordon, CB - Calf injury. On PUP. Expected to miss at least 4 games.

Cincinnati Bengals
* Shemar Stewart, DE - Knee injury. Missed Week 1 but is trending toward a return.

Cleveland Browns
* Teven Jenkins, G - Back injury. Missed Week 1; return timetable uncertain.
* Dylan Sampson, RB - Lower-body/knee-area injury suffered Week 1. Multi-week absence expected.
* Alex Wright, DE - Preseason injury. On IR with a long-term absence.

Dallas Cowboys
* Tyler Smith, LG - Thumb ligament injury requiring surgery. Expected to miss roughly 4-6 games.
* DeMarvion Overshown, LB - Hamstring injury in Week 1. Expected to miss roughly 1-2 games.
* Malik Hooker, S - Forearm injury in Week 1. Return timetable uncertain.

Detroit Lions
* Isiah Pacheco, RB - MCL/back issues requiring surgery. Expected to miss roughly 10-12 games.
* Christian Mahogany, LG - Hip/knee injury in Week 1. Serious structural damage appears to have been avoided, but he is expected to miss time.

Green Bay Packers
* Aaron Banks, LG - Knee tendinitis. Missed Week 1.
* Micah Parsons, EDGE - Rehab/PUP. Expected to miss at least the first 4 games.

Houston Texans
* Henry To'oTo'o, LB - Shoulder injury in Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Braden Smith, RT - Foot injury in preseason. On IR with a multi-game absence.
* Kayden McDonald, DT - Preseason injury. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Jacksonville Jaguars
* Patrick Mekari, OL - Back injury. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* B.J. Green II, DE - Elbow injury suffered Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Kansas City Chiefs
* Josh Simmons, LT - Back injury. Missed Week 1; Week 2 status uncertain.
* Chamarri Conner, DB - Knee injury. Missed Week 1; Week 2 status uncertain.

Las Vegas Raiders
* Brock Bowers, TE - Knee/meniscus procedure. Missed Week 1; believed to be a relatively short-term absence.

Los Angeles Chargers
* Ladd McConkey, WR - Rib/chest injury suffered Week 1. Day-to-day.
* Elijah Molden, DB - Hamstring injury suffered Week 1. Timetable uncertain.

Los Angeles Rams
* Myles Garrett, EDGE - Knee issue requiring arthroscopic surgery. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Minnesota Vikings
* Kyler Murray, QB - Concussion suffered Week 1. In concussion protocol.
* Jordan Mason, RB - Fractured thumb requiring surgery. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Jamal Adams, LB/S - Significant preseason leg/knee injury. Long-term/season-scale absence.

New England Patriots
* A.J. Brown, WR - High ankle sprain suffered Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* TreVeyon Henderson, RB - Ankle injury. Missed Week 1 but has returned to practice.

New Orleans Saints
* Bryan Bresee, DT - Torn ACL in training camp. Out for the season.
* Dillon Radunz, OL - Torn ACL in training camp. Out for the season.
* Cameron Jordan, EDGE - Hamstring injury. Missed Week 1.

New York Giants
* Calvin Austin III, WR - Torn ACL in preseason. Out for the season.
* Roy Robertson-Harris, DL - Torn Achilles. Out for the season.
* Gunner Olszewski, WR/Returner - Torn Achilles. Out for the season.

New York Jets
* Minkah Fitzpatrick, S - Groin injury suffered Week 1. Expected to miss multiple games, roughly 2-3.
* Omar Cooper Jr., WR - Ankle injury suffered Week 1. Expected to miss multiple games.

Philadelphia Eagles
* Landon Dickerson, LG - Knee/bone bruise. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Jonathan Greenard, EDGE - Pectoral strain. Missed Week 1 but is reportedly nearing a return.

Pittsburgh Steelers
* Joey Porter Jr., CB - Back injury. Missed Week 1; return timetable still uncertain.
* Troy Fautanu, OT - Ankle injury suffered Week 1. Status uncertain.

San Francisco 49ers
* Ricky Pearsall, WR - Knee/PCL surgery. Out for the season.
* Alfred Collins, DT - Torn patellar tendon. Out for the season.
* Jake Tonges, TE - Torn MCL suffered Week 1. Out for the season.
* De'Zhaun Stribling, WR - Deltoid ligament rupture/ankle surgery. Expected to miss roughly 8-10 games.

Seattle Seahawks
* Sam Darnold, QB - Glute/hip soft-tissue injury suffered Week 1. Out for Week 2; no IR currently planned.
* Zach Charbonnet, RB - ACL recovery. On PUP, minimum 4-game absence.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Jalen McMillan, WR - Knee injury. Missed Week 1 but has since returned to full practice.

Tennessee Titans
* Joshua Williams, CB - Pectoral injury. On IR, designated to return. Minimum 4-game absence.
* Cedric Gray, LB - Concussion. Missed Week 1.

Washington Commanders
* Laremy Tunsil, LT - Torn triceps. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Johnny Newton, DT - Torn pectoral requiring surgery. Expected to miss at least 4 games and likely longer.
* Trey Amos, CB - Ankle injury. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Jordan Magee, LB - Hamstring injury suffered Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
I'm sure we have the best training staff that Jed York is willing to buy.

it wont matter, it's the Shanny Injury Jinx... been telling you all..

You believe in jinx's? Do you believe in astrology also? lol

doesn't matter if I believe in astrology or not, the fact remains that we can't stay healthy....and I BELIEVE it's The Shanny Injury Jinx !!

wooooooo !!!

Originally posted by Mankster:
While I think we got bit more than most, this list makes it clear that we are not alone in suffering the injury bug

2026 NFL Injury Tracker - Through Week 1

Arizona Cardinals
* James Conner, RB - Ankle/foot recovery. On IR, designated to return. Expected to miss at least 4 games.
* Chase Bisontis, OT - MCL injury. On IR. Expected to miss at least 4 games.
* Jeremiyah Love, RB - High ankle sprain in preseason. Returned and played Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons
* Tua Tagovailoa, QB - Oblique injury. Missed Week 1; Week 2 status uncertain.
* Chris Lindstrom, RG - Concussion suffered Week 1. Currently in protocol.
* Da'Shawn Hand, DL - Knee/quad injury. On IR with a long-term absence expected.

Baltimore Ravens
* Danny Pinter, C - Torn patellar tendon in preseason. Out for the season.
* Ja'Kobi Lane, WR - Fractured wrist in Week 1. Surgery/IR. Expected to miss at least 4 games.
* Zay Flowers, WR - Re-aggravated hamstring in Week 1. Day-to-day.
* T.J. Tampa, CB - Knee injury in Week 1. Timetable still uncertain.

Carolina Panthers
* Patrick Jones II, LB - Back injury. Missed Week 1 and remained limited early in Week 2.

Chicago Bears
* Coby Bryant, CB/S - Knee injury. On IR with an extended absence expected.
* Kyler Gordon, CB - Calf injury. On PUP. Expected to miss at least 4 games.

Cincinnati Bengals
* Shemar Stewart, DE - Knee injury. Missed Week 1 but is trending toward a return.

Cleveland Browns
* Teven Jenkins, G - Back injury. Missed Week 1; return timetable uncertain.
* Dylan Sampson, RB - Lower-body/knee-area injury suffered Week 1. Multi-week absence expected.
* Alex Wright, DE - Preseason injury. On IR with a long-term absence.

Dallas Cowboys
* Tyler Smith, LG - Thumb ligament injury requiring surgery. Expected to miss roughly 4-6 games.
* DeMarvion Overshown, LB - Hamstring injury in Week 1. Expected to miss roughly 1-2 games.
* Malik Hooker, S - Forearm injury in Week 1. Return timetable uncertain.

Detroit Lions
* Isiah Pacheco, RB - MCL/back issues requiring surgery. Expected to miss roughly 10-12 games.
* Christian Mahogany, LG - Hip/knee injury in Week 1. Serious structural damage appears to have been avoided, but he is expected to miss time.

Green Bay Packers
* Aaron Banks, LG - Knee tendinitis. Missed Week 1.
* Micah Parsons, EDGE - Rehab/PUP. Expected to miss at least the first 4 games.

Houston Texans
* Henry To'oTo'o, LB - Shoulder injury in Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Braden Smith, RT - Foot injury in preseason. On IR with a multi-game absence.
* Kayden McDonald, DT - Preseason injury. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Jacksonville Jaguars
* Patrick Mekari, OL - Back injury. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* B.J. Green II, DE - Elbow injury suffered Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Kansas City Chiefs
* Josh Simmons, LT - Back injury. Missed Week 1; Week 2 status uncertain.
* Chamarri Conner, DB - Knee injury. Missed Week 1; Week 2 status uncertain.

Las Vegas Raiders
* Brock Bowers, TE - Knee/meniscus procedure. Missed Week 1; believed to be a relatively short-term absence.

Los Angeles Chargers
* Ladd McConkey, WR - Rib/chest injury suffered Week 1. Day-to-day.
* Elijah Molden, DB - Hamstring injury suffered Week 1. Timetable uncertain.

Los Angeles Rams
* Myles Garrett, EDGE - Knee issue requiring arthroscopic surgery. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

Minnesota Vikings
* Kyler Murray, QB - Concussion suffered Week 1. In concussion protocol.
* Jordan Mason, RB - Fractured thumb requiring surgery. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Jamal Adams, LB/S - Significant preseason leg/knee injury. Long-term/season-scale absence.

New England Patriots
* A.J. Brown, WR - High ankle sprain suffered Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* TreVeyon Henderson, RB - Ankle injury. Missed Week 1 but has returned to practice.

New Orleans Saints
* Bryan Bresee, DT - Torn ACL in training camp. Out for the season.
* Dillon Radunz, OL - Torn ACL in training camp. Out for the season.
* Cameron Jordan, EDGE - Hamstring injury. Missed Week 1.

New York Giants
* Calvin Austin III, WR - Torn ACL in preseason. Out for the season.
* Roy Robertson-Harris, DL - Torn Achilles. Out for the season.
* Gunner Olszewski, WR/Returner - Torn Achilles. Out for the season.

New York Jets
* Minkah Fitzpatrick, S - Groin injury suffered Week 1. Expected to miss multiple games, roughly 2-3.
* Omar Cooper Jr., WR - Ankle injury suffered Week 1. Expected to miss multiple games.

Philadelphia Eagles
* Landon Dickerson, LG - Knee/bone bruise. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Jonathan Greenard, EDGE - Pectoral strain. Missed Week 1 but is reportedly nearing a return.

Pittsburgh Steelers
* Joey Porter Jr., CB - Back injury. Missed Week 1; return timetable still uncertain.
* Troy Fautanu, OT - Ankle injury suffered Week 1. Status uncertain.

San Francisco 49ers
* Ricky Pearsall, WR - Knee/PCL surgery. Out for the season.
* Alfred Collins, DT - Torn patellar tendon. Out for the season.
* Jake Tonges, TE - Torn MCL suffered Week 1. Out for the season.
* De'Zhaun Stribling, WR - Deltoid ligament rupture/ankle surgery. Expected to miss roughly 8-10 games.

Seattle Seahawks
* Sam Darnold, QB - Glute/hip soft-tissue injury suffered Week 1. Out for Week 2; no IR currently planned.
* Zach Charbonnet, RB - ACL recovery. On PUP, minimum 4-game absence.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Jalen McMillan, WR - Knee injury. Missed Week 1 but has since returned to full practice.

Tennessee Titans
* Joshua Williams, CB - Pectoral injury. On IR, designated to return. Minimum 4-game absence.
* Cedric Gray, LB - Concussion. Missed Week 1.

Washington Commanders
* Laremy Tunsil, LT - Torn triceps. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Johnny Newton, DT - Torn pectoral requiring surgery. Expected to miss at least 4 games and likely longer.
* Trey Amos, CB - Ankle injury. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.
* Jordan Magee, LB - Hamstring injury suffered Week 1. On IR, minimum 4-game absence.

How many teams have 4/5 of their first and second round picks from the last 3 drafts on either IR or PUP right now? How many teams have been amongst the 10 worst teams for most games lost due to injury in 11 of the last 12 seasons? Just us.

Originally posted by 49ersRing:
How many teams have 4/5 of their first and second round picks from the last 3 drafts on either IR or PUP right now? How many teams have been amongst the 10 worst teams for most games lost due to injury in 11 of the last 12 seasons? Just us.

It is a bit freaky... I just posted that list to highlight how we're not alone with injuries.

That said, even Washington seems to have gotten a little better (they used to rival us with injuries). The pattern is enough to make one believe in curses.

Not necessarily an injury but did anyone else notice how gassed Trent was at the end of the rams game? I noticed it a bit last season too. He's not young and gets a lot of VET days where he doesn't practice. If we are in a wire to wire football game I fully expect it to be a problem. Dude has earned his rest but I fear he needs more conditioning.

Originally posted by sick9erfan:
Not necessarily an injury but did anyone else notice how gassed Trent was at the end of the rams game? I noticed it a bit last season too. He's not young and gets a lot of VET days where he doesn't practice. If we are in a wire to wire football game I fully expect it to be a problem. Dude has earned his rest but I fear he needs more conditioning.

It's the first game of the season. Everyone hasn't played a full quarter of football. Add a long ass flight and there you go.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by sick9erfan:
Not necessarily an injury but did anyone else notice how gassed Trent was at the end of the rams game? I noticed it a bit last season too. He's not young and gets a lot of VET days where he doesn't practice. If we are in a wire to wire football game I fully expect it to be a problem. Dude has earned his rest but I fear he needs more conditioning.

It's the first game of the season. Everyone hasn't played a full quarter of football. Add a long ass flight and there you go.

That's a byproduct of not playing guys during the preseason. I understand teams not wanting to risk injury but does not playing them and allowing them to get in game shape really help? Look at the list posted above. Every team still is sufferng injuries and some are season ending.

They keep avoiding the real causes for the injuries. It's all the PEDs that these guys use to get oversized. The human body isn't built to get that big and strong without causing problems. Players banging into each other when they're that big is going to cause problems. The other part of PEDs is what they do to soft tissue. I remember back when MLB players were using steroids that the issue of long term use and the way it affected soft tissue and ligaments was brought up. We see a lot of NFL players go down with non contact injuries now. At least it seems like there are more than ever.

Look up PEDs and you can read that while they promote muscle growth they don't do the same for ligaments and tendons. This creates an imbalance. You end up with a very large strong part putting stress on a weaker part. If you've ever gained a lot of weight you know that you can feel it in your joints. Especially in your knees, back and hips. The most common injuries in the NFL are in the knees, calf, ankles and achilles. Being overworked while supprting all that extra muscle is just more than some bodies can handle.

You can't get rid of injuries by changing rules on the field. They need to change the rules off the field and crack down on PED use. It's been the least kept secret in th league for years. Not just illegal ones either. Many OTC supplements contain harmful ingredients because they aren't regulated by the FDA. Some actually contain small amounts of illegal ingredients. It's time to go back to old fashion weight training and plain old good nutrition. Get back to 280 lb linemen instead of these 330 lb behemoths. The game was just as good with smaller players and maybe we would see fewer serious injuries and long term health issues.