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Set to miss entire 2026 season on IR Zakelj (undisclosed) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Sunday.

Impact The nature of Zakelj's injury is unclear, nor when he picked up the injury. However, by being placed on IR without a designation to return, the 2022 sixth-rounder will be forced to miss the entire upcoming season unless he reached an injury settlement with San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers released Zakelj (upper body) on Monday.

Impact Zakelj was suffering from an upper-body injury as recently as last Wednesday, but the veteran guard was not released with an injury designation. The 27-year-old is now a healthy free agent, capable of signing with any franchise that desires his potential on the offensive line.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

49ers finally bid farewell to O-linemen they held onto for far too long The 49ers retained Nick Zakelj for years despite it being apparent he wasn't cut out for a serious NFL job.

AUGUST 10 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers Cut OL Nick Zakelj for Former Bears 2022 Draft Pick The writing was on the wall for this transaction. The San Francisco 49ers are cutting offensive lineman Nick Zakelj and are replacing him wi...

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Exits practice Wednesday Zakelj (upper body) exited San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Zakelj is currently battling an upper-body injury, though the severity remains unknown. The 27-year-old is competing for a depth spot on San Francisco's roster along the offensive line.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' veteran O-lineman's hold on a roster spot is already in serious danger The 49ers added several offensive linemen this offseason, which doesn't bode well for Nick Zakelj's already-slim roster chances.

AUGUST 4 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers place defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos on injured reserve

The San Francisco 49ers have placed defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos on injured reserve after he re-injured his hamstring during practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers activate star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve ahead of Falcons game

The San Francisco 49ers have activated star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers GM John Lynch refuses to trade Jauan Jennings despite his request

The San Francisco 49ers have decided not to trade receiver Jauan Jennings, despite his request earlier this summer

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers' Demarcus Robinson suspended for 3 games for violating NFL's substance abuse policy

San Francisco 49ers receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

It's almost time for 49ers to punt on developmental offensive lineman At this point, it's clear Nick Zakelj has little business remaining on the 49ers roster, and he's already losing depth chart battles before...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

The 49ers waive 2022 second-round defensive end Drake Jackson

The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive lineman Drake Jackson, cutting ties with their second-round pick from the 2022 NFL draft

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

1-on-1: Brock Purdy and Nick Zakelj Take a Friendship Test | 49ers During a special Toyota 1-on-1 ride along, quarterback Brock Purdy and offensive lineman Nick Zakelj discussed their fast friendship and put...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • 49ERS.COM