49ers Injury Report: Collins Out For Season In Australia

The San Francisco 49ers have officially unveiled their final injury report as they prepare for a historic season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. This unprecedented matchup is set to take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the NFL’s very first regular-season game hosted in Australia.

While the team gets acclimated to international play, roster adjustments remain a major focus for local fans following the team across various places to stay. Unfortunately, the preparation comes with a heavy toll as key defensive personnel face significant health hurdles ahead of kickoff.

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Defensive Line Shuffles Down Under

The 49ers received devastating news regarding defensive lineman Alfred Collins during their international practices. Head coach Kyle Shanahan officially confirmed that Collins suffered a severe torn patellar tendon.

Because of this major setback, Collins has been completely ruled out of the upcoming contest and will miss the entire 2026 NFL season. Compounding the defensive line worries, fellow lineman James Thompson Jr. is currently listed as questionable due to a lingering hamstring injury.

Assessing Gameday Readiness and Roster Depth

Thompson’s final status for the game depends heavily on how his body responds during the team’s final workout session in Melbourne. Meanwhile, fans tracking the team from San Francisco-adjacent regions will be glad to see other stars returning. Key playmakers like Nick Bosa and George Kittle managed to practice despite respective knee and Achilles issues.

Neither Bosa nor Kittle carries an official game designation, though the coaching staff plans to carefully monitor their workloads on the field. Bosa expressed high confidence following a productive week of workouts, stating clearly that he feels fully ready to return to action. Additionally, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and cornerback Renardo Green have fully recovered and are cleared to play without restrictions.

Here is the source article for this story: Alfred Collins OUT, James Thomas Jr. Questionable vs. Rams; Injury Report Ahead of #SFvsLAR

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