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Unavailable for Week 4 West (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Jacksonville.

Impact West suffered a broken thumb in Week 3 against the Cardinals, and he's expected to require surgery to address it. In his absence, Alfred Collins and Jordan Jefferson stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle behind starters Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott versus the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Brock Purdy to return as starting QB after toe injury

Quarterback Brock Purdy returns for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing two games with a toe injury

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers try to move on after losing star pass rusher Nick Bosa to a season-ending knee injury

The San Francisco 49ers have started the season strong despite injuries to key players such as George Kittle and Brock Purdy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Unbeaten San Francisco 49ers face new challenge after Nick Bosa's season-ending injury

The San Francisco 49ers have started the season with three straight wins, overcoming injuries to key players

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Requires surgery on thumb Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Monday that West will need to undergo surgery to repair a broken thumb, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Despite the necessity of a procedure, Shanahan noted that West could play through the injury with a cast on his broken thumb, which means he has not been ruled out for the 49ers' Week 4 clash against the Jaguars this Sunday, per Branch. West logged two tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 16-15 win over the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Nick Bosa exits win vs. Cardinals with knee injury, gives thumbs-down to crowd

San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seahawks hope to showcase improved running game when they open against 49ers' young defense

The Seattle Seahawks struggled mightily to run the ball in 2024

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs full practice Wednesday West (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The rookie fourth-rounder hyper-extended his knee in mid-August, which prevented him from playing in the 49ers' final two preseason games. West was able to open the week with a full practice, which puts him on track to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. He's expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle with Alfred Collins, Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rookies bring fresh energy to defense under Robert Saleh's return

The San Francisco 49ers have turned to Robert Saleh to help fix their struggling defense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers injury woes continue as key players return and others sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers have seen changes in their injury list as some key players return while others remain sidelined

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday West (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact West hyperextended his knee during practice this past week, and San Francisco will take the conservative route by having the rookie fourth-rounder observe Saturday's game in street clothes. The injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so he could be available for the 49ers' preseason finale against the Chargers on Saturday, Aug. 23.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shows big-play ability in joint practice with the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers managed to contain Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty during a joint practice Thursday

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Hyperextends knee West has a hyperextended knee, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact West's likely looking at a short-term injury, per Lombardi, though a more specific recovery timeline hasn't been established for the rookie fourth-round pick. The 49ers begin regular-season play Sept. 7 against the Seahawks. San Francisco's next preseason game is Saturday against the Raiders.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' rookie defensive linemen face a steep learning curve as they aim for an NFL impact

The San Francisco 49ers are banking on rookies to boost their defensive line after an injury-plagued season

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

West, Williams, and Collins Reflect on Camp Lessons and D-Line Development Defensive linemen C.J. West, Mykel Williams, and Alfred Collins shared their early NFL experiences, highlighted key takeaways from training...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Brock Purdy's latest milestone: A new addition to the 49ers' family

Brock Purdy has become the latest San Francisco 49ers star to join the fatherhood club

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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