Luke Gifford - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Underrated 49ers signing gets fans off his back over Dre Greenlaw controversy The San Francisco 49ers will have linebackers Luke Gifford and Dre Greenlaw on the team next season and Gifford said he would give No. 57 ba...

MARCH 19 • NINERNOISE.COM

Los 49ers Vuelven a Firmar a Linebacker Luke Gifford a un Contrato por Dos Años Los San Francisco 49ers anunciaron hoy que han firmado nuevamente a LB Luke Gifford a un contrato por dos años.

MARCH 14 • 49ERS.COM

The 49ers agree to a deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teamer Luke Gifford

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teams player Luke Gifford

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Staying in San Francisco The 49ers and Gifford agreed to terms on a two-year, $5.3 million extension Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Nebraska product is now set to remain in San Francisco after spending his 2025 campaign with the 49ers. Across 17 regular-season games last year, Gifford tallied 35 total tackles and one pass defensed, logging 523 total snaps (353 on special teams, 170 on defense). He's expected to play a key role on San Francisco's special-teams unit during the 2026 season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

McCaffrey, Williams, and Gifford Earn 2025 PFWA Team Honors RB Christian McCaffrey, T Trent Williams, and LB Luke Gifford earn PFWA team honors for the 2025 season.

JANUARY 20 • 49ERS.COM

49ers pack up after blowout loss to Seahawks ended dreams of playing Super Bowl at home

The San Francisco 49ers packed up their belongings and headed home as work was being done around their home venue to get Levi’s Stadium ready to host the Super Bowl next month

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Gearing up Saturday Gifford (quadriceps) will play in Saturday's NFC divisional-round game versus the Seahawks.

Impact Gifford missed the wild-card win over the Eagles, but he'll return to the lineup to take on the 49ers' division rival. Gifford's defensive usage varies on a week-to-week basis, but he has played more than 10 defensive snaps just once in the past seven games. The veteran linebacker will certainly have a key role on special teams, though.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday The 49ers expect Gifford (quadriceps) to play in Saturday's divisional-round matchup versus the Seahawks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gifford is seemingly healthy again after missing last week's wild-card win over the Eagles with a quadriceps injury. The 30-year-old should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender against Seattle.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in divisional round Gifford (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional-round tilt against Seattle, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Gifford was unable to play in the 49ers' wild-card win against the Eagles due to a quadriceps injury. He earned himself the questionable tag for Saturday after putting together a DNP-DNP-LP practice log, and his status may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before the 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, when San Francisco announces its inactive players. With Dee Winters (ankle) also questionable, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow could join Eric Kendricks as the 49ers' starting linebackers for the divisional round.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

49ers star Fred Warner ruled out for playoff game against Seattle, could return if team advances

San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Estimated as DNP on Tuesday Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gifford was held out of the 49ers' NFC wild-card round win over the Eagles on Sunday due to a quadriceps injury he sustained against the Seahawks in Week 18. He hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, but he'll have two more chances to log at least a limited session ahead of Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against Seattle.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

49ers open practice window for Fred Warner, eyeing his return for NFC title game

The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window for linebacker Fred Warner, hoping he can return if they reach the NFC title game

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

49ers overcome injuries to defeat Eagles in wild-card thriller

The San Francisco 49ers have overcome injuries to secure a 23-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Won't play in wild-card round Gifford (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card game versus the Eagles.

Impact Gifford suffered a quad injury during the Week 18 loss to Seattle. He and fellow starting outside linebacker Dee Winters (ankle) will now both be sidelined for Sunday's contest. In their absence, expect Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow to both start alongside middle linebacker Eric Kendricks.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall questionable for wild-card game against Eagles

The San Francisco 49ers have listed Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall as questionable for their wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Questionable for wild-card round Gifford (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Eagles, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Gifford and Dee Winters (ankle) both got hurt in Week 18 against the Seahawks, leaving each of San Francisco's starting outside linebackers questionable for Sunday's playoff matchup. Eric Kendricks, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow are the only remaining healthy options in the 49ers' injury-riddled linebacking corps.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall miss practice, playoff status uncertain

San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall missed practice Wednesday, raising doubts about their availability for the wild-card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Questionable for wild-card round 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Gifford (quadriceps) will be evaluated throughout the week to determine his status for the wild-card round, Nick Wagoner reports.

Impact Gifford suffered a quad injury in the 49ers' Week 18 game against the Seahawks, and it's unclear if he will be able to play to begin the playoffs. If Gifford and Dee Winters (ankle) are unable to play Sunday, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow would likely play alongside Eric Kendricks.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Shedeur Sanders' solid first half not enough as Browns fall to 49ers in his first home start

Shedeur Sanders had a solid first half in his first home start for the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Brock Purdy leads 49ers to 26-8 victory over Browns, spoiling Shedeur Sanders' home debut

Brock Purdy rushed for a touchdown and passed for another score in the second half, and the San Francisco 49ers spoiled Shedeur Sanders’ first home start with a 26-8 victory over t...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers Force Turnover on Fourth Down vs. Browns San Francisco 49ers LB Luke Gifford recovered a fumbled snap by the Cleveland Browns, giving the 49ers possession in the team's Week 13 matc...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Will play Sunday Gifford (hip/neck) is good to go for San Francisco's matchup versus the Browns on Sunday, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Gifford will continue to play through the hip and neck injuries that he's been dealing with for a few weeks. The 30-year-old should once again serve as one of the team's starting linebackers during Sunday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Gifford (hip/neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gifford was active in Week 12 against the Panthers, but he did not log a snap in the team's 20-9 win over the Panthers. The linebacker has been nursing both hip and neck injuries at practice, so his limited participation Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. Gifford will have two more chances to practice in full prior to Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Gifford (hip/neck) is active for Monday's game against the Panthers, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Gifford had his practice reps limited during Week 12 prep due to hip and neck injuries, but the seventh-year pro has been cleared to play in Monday's game. He has split his snaps between defense and special teams this season, but he could have a more prominent role on defense Monday due to the absences of Tatum Bethune (ankle) and Fred Warner (ankle - IR). Gifford has accumulated 28 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defense through 11 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LUKE GIFFORD NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES