Inactives:
- OL Ben Bartch
- QB Joshua Dobbs
- S Talanoa Hufanga (knee)
- CB Darrell Luter
- LB Dee Winters (ankle)
On Friday, the 49ers ruled out running back Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Hufanga was listed as doubtful, while Winters was questionable.
On Saturday, the 49ers placed McCaffrey on injured reserve, giving him more time to recover from the calf strain and Achilles tendinitis that caused him to miss most of training camp and the preseason. McCaffrey will be eligible to return for the team's Week 6 matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
RELATED
The 49ers only have five inactive players for Week 2 because they have yet to make a corresponding roster move after placing McCaffrey on injured reserve.
Additionally, the 49ers elevated safety Tracy Walker from the practice squad for the game. He will return to the practice squad afterward. This marks Walker's second elevation, leaving the 49ers with just one more opportunity to promote him before they must either sign him to the active roster or pass him through waivers to re-sign him to the practice squad.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers practice: Mike Evans among several working on the side, Nick Bosa still absent
The San Francisco 49ers held their second practice of the week Friday as they continued preparations for Monday night's matchup against the Washington Commanders. Wide receiver Mike Evans, who didn't practice Thursday due to rib and Achilles issues, was among the players... -
49ers' Jordan Watkins gets strong vote of confidence from Klay Kubiak, Brock Purdy
Second-year San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins has just three catches this season, including one on his only target Monday night against the Washington Commanders, despite playing 47 offensive snaps. He caught his other two passes in Week 3 against the Arizona... -
Kyle Shanahan didn't expect 49ers' defense to be this good this soon
The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2026 season with plenty of questions on defense. They had a new defensive coordinator in Raheem Morris, a new scheme to learn, and a defensive line that was expected to need time to find its footing. Then the injuries started piling up. The... -
Kyle Shanahan reveals the highest compliment he can give 49ers QB Brock Purdy
What's the highest compliment San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan can give to his quarterback, Brock Purdy? Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area sat down with Shanahan on Friday and discussed Purdy's importance to the offense, particularly with the 49ers dealing with...