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The 49ers acquire WR Keenan Allen from the Colts, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have added a veteran to their banged-up receiver room by agreeing to a trade with the Indianapolis Colts for six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen

17 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Moves to injured reserve The 49ers placed Kirk (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Kirk made his season debut in San Francisco's last game in Week 7 in Atlanta, going without a target on a 30 percent snap share. After a Week 8 bye, he showed up in the initial Week 9 practice report Wednesday as limited due to a knee injury, which head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed to be to the wide receiver's meniscus Friday, per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com. Shanahan also relayed that Robinson may need surgery, but at the very least he'll miss the team's next four contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Receiver Mike Evans will miss his 2nd straight game for the 49ers with Achilles tendinitis

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans will miss his second straight game with Achilles tendinitis

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

May need meniscus surgery Kirk (knee) will miss Sunday's game against Las Vegas and may need surgery for a meniscus injury, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact After opening the year on injured reserve with a calf injury, Kirk finally got healthy and played 20 snaps in a Week 7 loss to Atlanta. Other injuries at wide receiver opened up an opportunity, but now it seems Kirk is more likely to go back on IR than make an impact in the coming weeks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Kirk (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirk kicked off Week 9 prep with a limited session Wednesday due to a knee injury, so his downgrade one day later may be cause for concern. Friday's practice report may provide some clarity surrounding his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Kirk (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a new injury for Kirk, who made his season debut in Week 7 against the Falcons after missing the first six games with a calf injury. The Niners are coming off their bye and are hoping to get some reinforcements at wide receiver, with Demarcus Robinson (ankle) limited Wednesday while Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) logged DNPs.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in 2026 debut Kirk played 20 snaps on offense but didn't show up on the box score otherwise during Sunday's 29-20 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Kirk was activated off injured reserve Saturday and was cleared to make his 2026 debut following a near three-month absence due to a calf injury that he sustained during training camp in July. His 20 offensive snaps were fourth-most among 49ers wide receivers, and while he was being eased back into things, his lack of targets was a bit of a let down considering the 49ers were without both Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring). Both of San Francisco's top pass catchers could be back in action following the Week 8 bye, so Kirk's role for Week 9 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 8 is uncertain.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football start or sit Week 7: Christian Kirk, Cam Skattebo, Makai Lemon Some start or sit advice for Christian Kirk, Cam Skattebo and Makai Lemon in Week 7.

OCTOBER 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Activated from injured reserve The 49ers activated Kirk (calf) from injured reserve and removed his questionable designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Kirk suffered a calf injury in the early stages of training camp in late July and kicked off the season on injured reserve with a designation to return. San Francisco opened his practice window Thursday, Oct. 15, but the team didn't activate him ahead of this past Monday's win against the Commanders. After practicing fully Wednesday through Friday this week, though, he's now in the clear to make his 49ers debut Sunday. With Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out for Week 7 and three other wide receivers on IR, Kirk will have a good chance to work as the top WR in a receiving corps that includes healthy options Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Evans ruled out by the 49ers for Week 7 game against the Falcons

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Mike Evans will miss Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons because of Achilles tendinitis

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Listed questionable for Week 7 Kirk (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirk is expected to be activated from injured reserve Saturday, according to David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, paving the way for the veteran wideout to make his 49ers debut Sunday. With Mike Evans (Achilles) ruled out, San Francisco is desperate for healthy bodies at the position. Kirk should immediately slide in for significant snaps alongside Jordan Watkins and Brandin Cooks at wide receiver.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another full practice Kirk (calf) was a full practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Back-to-back full practices have Kirk trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. The 49ers have until Saturday to activate Kirk from IR ahead of Week 7 action, but if he's available this weekend he'd provide a boost to a WR corps dealing with injuries to both Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring).

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers are 'managing' Mike Evans' Achilles injury after he left last game early

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Mike Evans was unavailable for practice after leaving the previous game late in the first half because of tendinitis in his Achilles tendon

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Impact It's the first time that Kirk has logged a full session since his 21-day practice window opened Thursday. He was not activated from IR before this past Monday's game against the Commanders, but it looks like the veteran wide receiver is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's road game against the Falcons. Kirk's availability is sorely needed for a 49ers wideout group that will be without Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and could also be without Mike Evans (ribs), the latter of whom aggravated a right Achilles injury during the first half of Monday's win.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

49ers WR Mike Evans has flare-up of Achilles tendinitis, leaves game vs. Commanders

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans left Monday night’s win over the Washington Commanders with Achilles tendinitis

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday's game The 49ers downgraded Kirk (calf) to out for Monday's game against the Commanders, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Kirk had been viewed as a candidate to return from injured reserve for his 49ers debut, but that move won't happen ahead of Week 6. His absence keeps San Francisco's receiving corps short-handed for Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Looks likely to play Monday Kirk (calf), who is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Commanders, is expected to be reinstated from injured reserve ahead of the Week 6 game, Cam Inman of The Sa...

Impact On IR all season while working his way back from a calf injury sustained early in training camp, Kirk appears to be closing in on his 49ers debut after having his 21-day practice window opened Thursday. He proceeded to turn in three consecutive limited practices, which may be enough for the 49ers to activate Kirk to provide aid to a banged-up receiving corps. Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Monday's contest and top wideout Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) is listed as questionable and is shaping up as a game-time call after not practicing all week, so Kirk could be needed to handle a meaningful role in the passing game right off the bat if he's activated.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

May be activated Monday Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that the 49ers may activate Kirk (calf) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 49ers officially listed Kirk as questionable for Week 6 after opening his practice window this week, which allowed him to log limited practices Thursday and Friday. Shanahan hinted Saturday that Kirk has a chance to make his 49ers debut Monday, and a call on that front could be contingent on the health of top wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles). With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future and three other WRs on IR, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins are the only health options at the position on the active roster.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Impact The 49ers officially listed Kirk as questionable for the Week 6 game after opening his practice window this week, which allowed him to log limited practices Thursday and Friday. Shanahan hinted Saturday that Kirk has a chance to make his 49ers debut Monday, and a call on that front could be contingent on the health of top wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles). With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future and three other wideouts on IR, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins are the only healthy options at the position on the active roster.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Friday Kirk (calf) remained limited in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kirk had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, as he's eyeing a potential return from injured reserve Monday night against the Commanders. The 49ers will make a decision on his potential activation Saturday, so there will be a better idea of his Week 6 availability in the next 24 hours. Kirk's return would be a boost to an injury-ravaged San Francisco wideout room.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers open the practice window for WR Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Christian Kirk, giving the team another possible option to bolster an injury-filled position group

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Officially limited Thursday Kirk (calf) was limited in his return to practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 49ers opened Kirk's practice window to return from injured reserve Thursday, which came only days after head coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Monday that the wide receiver was "unlikely" to practice this week. The team may have been spurred by the fact No. 1 WR Mike Evans is dealing with Achilles soreness in addition to sore ribs and Deebo Samuel's impending multi-week absence due to a strained right hamstring. In any case, San Francisco now has 21 days in which to evaluate Kirk before making a decision to bring him back to the active roster, but it remains uncertain if he has a chance to play Monday versus the Commanders.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Thursday Kirk (calf) had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday.

Impact This is a mildly surprising move, as head coach Kyle Shanahan described Kirk on Monday as "unlikely" to resume practicing this week. Kirk was given a designation to return when he was initially placed on IR prior to the start of the regular season, so the plan has always been for the veteran wide receiver to make it back to action at some point during the season. His practice participation level will bear monitoring, as Kirk will likely need to ramp up to full participation before he gets a chance to suit up for game action. San Francisco's banged-up wide receiver room could certainly use the reinforcements, as Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is expected to miss Monday's game against the Commanders, while Demarcus Robinson (ankle), De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) all remain on IR.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to practice during Week 6 prep Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kirk (calf) is "unlikely" to return to practice this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 49ers' wide receiver room is even more thin following the team's 32-29 win over the Seahawks on Sunday, when Deebo Samuel left the game due to a hamstring injury. Kirk opened the regular season on IR because of a calf injury that he sustained in late July, and while he has progressed in his recovery, he's not quite ready to return to practice. With both Samuel and Kirk sidelined, the 49ers will turn to one of Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing to operate as the WR2 behind Mike Evans.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel will miss time with hamstring injury

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel will miss at least a few weeks after injuring his hamstring in a win over the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

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