Christian Kirk - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ricky Pearsall Knee Injury Resurfaces As 49ers Prepare For Season-Long Absence

Ricky Pearsall’s ongoing knee recovery has hit a major wall, placing the wide receiver's availability for the 2026 season in serious jeopard...

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ricky Pearsall Knee Injury Resurfaces As 49ers Prepare For Season-Long Absence

Christian Kirk's injury creates an obvious opening for 2 49ers on the roster bubble We're not two days into 49ers training camp, and the injury bug is biting already. Aside from all the screaming and shouting about the likes...

1 DAY AGO • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers rookie DE carted off with injury on heels of Christian Kirk going down San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Romello Height created a frightening scene at Monday’s practice when he was carted off the field. A...

3 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Dealing with calf injury Kirk sustained a calf injury during Sunday's practice and is not practicing Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kirk walked off the field with trainers Sunday. Soft-tissue injuries are common during training camp, as players are ramping up to full speed and in pads after a long offseason. The severity of Kirk's calf strain isn't known, but consider him day-to-day. Kirk signed with the Niners in March and is expected to operate as the primary slot receiver alongside Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers injury update: What we know about Vederian Lowe and Christian Kirk Lowe and Kirk's absences could open the door for other players to step up, meaning the 49ers wouldn't take too much of a hit to start the se...

3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Walks off with injury at practice Kirk walked off with an apparent injury during the 49ers' practice Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirk was seen leaving with a team trainer midway through a practice session, though the nature of the issue is still unclear. The 29-year-old joined San Francisco on a one-year, $6 million deal in March after spending last season in Houston, where he logged 28 catches (on 52 targets) for 239 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games. Kirk will likely open the 2026 campaign as the 49ers' No. 3 wide receiver behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall, so it will be worth monitoring his status in the team's upcoming training-camp practices.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kirk getting a lot of snaps with 49ers would be wholly problematic Christian Kirk's role with the 49ers isn't exactly one that'll generate a lot of buzz, both now and over the long run.

JUNE 23 • NINERNOISE.COM

One Surprise 49ers Cut to Expect After OTAs The San Francisco 49ers could surprisingly cut wide receiver Christian Kirk

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

The Vikings agree to a 1-year deal with receiver Jauan Jennings

Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver

MAY 8 • Associated Press

The 49ers pleased with draft class that includes several players picked earlier than projections

The NFL draft for the San Francisco 49ers followed a somewhat familiar pattern

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

The 49ers take Ole Miss WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Texas Tech DE Romello Height on day 2 of the draft

The San Francisco 49ers made their delayed first pick of the NFL draft, selecting Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling with the top pick in the second round

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

49ers 7-Round Mock Draft: San Fran Addresses Areas of Need at WR, Pass Rusher

What should the 49ers do in the 2026 NFL Draft? We map out what they should with their six picks.

APRIL 20 • FOX SPORTS

49ers 7-Round Mock Draft: San Fran Addresses Areas of Need at WR, Pass Rusher

49ers enter the NFL draft with few glaring holes after a productive free agency

The feeling going into the NFL draft is far different for the San Francisco 49ers than it was a year ago

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

ESPN just unveiled 49ers' dream draft fit at WR for Kyle Shanahan The San Francisco 49ers patched up the hole that they had at the wide receiver position through free agency. Mike Evans and Christian Kirk a...

APRIL 14 • NINERNOISE.COM

New 49ers wide receiver is already taking Ricky Pearsall under his wing The San Francisco 49ers signed Christian Kirk hoping he could be a deep threat for the team, but he is already proving that he will be a goo...

APRIL 10 • NINERNOISE.COM

Why Christian Kirk Calls it a 'No-Brainer' to Join the 49ers One fairly underrated signing that the San Francisco 49ers made in free agency was with wide receiver Christian Kirk. The 49ers signed him t...

APRIL 4 • SI.COM

What Stood Out to Christian Kirk When He Chose to Join the 49ers Makes sense.

APRIL 3 • SI.COM

How Christian Kirk Believes He Fits in Kyle Shanahan's 49ers Offense A potential bargain acquired.

APRIL 3 • SI.COM

49ers still draft a WR in NFL.com mock despite Mike Evans, Christian Kirk signings The 49ers are far less likely to draft a wide receiver early after inking Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, but NFL.com's mock acknowledges the...

APRIL 1 • NINERNOISE.COM

"The money has been spent": NFL analyst spells doom for Jauan Jennings' future with 49ers after Mike Evans, Christian Kirk's signings The future of Jauan Jennings with the San Francisco 49ers is being called into question after the team's aggressive move at the wide receiver position this offseason.

MARCH 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Early NFL Free Agency Winners and Moves That Stand Out | Deadspin.com Breaking down early NFL offseason moves, including the 49ers adding Christian Kirk and key decisions by the Raiders and Patriots.

MARCH 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Joining forces with Niners Kirk is slated to sign a one-year, $6 million contract with San Francisco, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact Kirk, who is heading into his age-30 season, will join a 49ers wide receiver corps that also houses free agency signee Mike Evans, plus incumbents Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson, where he presumably pencils in for the No. 3 role. Across 13 regular-season appearances with the Texans in 2025, Kirk was limited to just a 28-239-1 receiving line on 52 targets, but he flashed down the stretch, combining for 10 catches for 164 yards and two scores (15 targets) during the team's two postseason games. Although he faces crowded competition for targets, with RB Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle (Achilles) also present, Kirk could prove productive while paired with quarterback Brock Purdy in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense, if a path to consistent opportunities materializes.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits

Who are the best free agents available in the NFL this offseason? We rank the top 100, and share some possible fits for each.

MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits

Finds end zone in Sunday's loss Kirk caught two of six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

Impact The veteran wideout couldn't repeat his massive performance from a wild-card win over the Steelers, but Kirk did hit paydirt for a second straight playoff game, hauling in a 10-yard toss from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter. Those two playoff TDs are more than he managed in the entire regular season, when he posted a disappointing 28-239-1 line on 52 targets over 13 games. Kirk will be a free agent in the offseason, and he'll likely be playing for his third team in three seasons in 2026.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

How Bad Was C.J. Stroud in First Half of Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Game?

C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions in the first half of the Texans' divisional round matchup against the Patriots.

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

CHRISTIAN KIRK NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES