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San Francisco 49ers bring back former Georgia defensive end The San Francisco 49ers have brought back former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Robert Beal just days after waiving him

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Back from groin injury Beal (groin) returned to practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Beal was hurt in San Francisco's preseason opener against Denver on Aug. 9 and missed the team's second preseason game against the Raiders this past Saturday. He could suit up for this upcoming Saturday's preseason finale against the Chargers, in which Beal will look to solidify his standing as a depth pass rushing option ahead of the 49ers' cutdown to 53 players on the roster for the regular season.

AUGUST 21, 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

Sustains groin injury San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that Beal (groin) suffered an injury late during the team's 30-9 preseason loss to Denver, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com rep...

Impact Beal will have a week to try and get healthy ahead of the 49ers' next preseason matchup, which will occur Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Raiders. The 2023 fifth-round pick is competing for depth opportunities at defensive end.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury Beal (ankle) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Grant Cohn reports.

Impact Beal missed the final three games of the 2024 campaign with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old played on both defense and special teams prior to his injury last season, where he accounted for 17 tackles (11 solo) through 14 games.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done for 2024 Beal (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Beal will miss a third straight game due to an ankle injury, which means his 2024 regular season is over. The 2023 fifth-round pick split his time between defense and special teams across 14 games and will finish his second NFL regular season with 17 tackles (11 solo).

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not set for return in Week 17 Beal (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Detroit, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Beal will miss his second straight game due to an ankle issue. The second-year defensive lineman wasn't able to practice at all this week, and it's uncertain if he'll be able to suit up in San Francisco's season finale next weekend. Beal has worked in a rotational role throughout the campaign, totaling 142 snaps on defense and 238 on special teams over 14 contests.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Miami Beal (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Beal popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an ankle injury. The issue appears severe enough for the 2023 fifth-round pick to be sidelined for Sunday's game, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Lions on Monday, Dec. 30. Yetur Gross-Matos and Sam Okuayinonu will serve as the 49ers' rotational defensive ends behind starters Leonard Floyd and Nick Bosa.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Robert Beal Jr.! San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Robert Beal Jr. celebrates his birthday on August 18.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Robert Beal Jr. Drops Rams QB for his First-Career Sack San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Robert Beal Jr. brought down Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz during the team's Week 18 match...

JANUARY 8, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

The 49ers Activate Robert Beal Jr. The 49ers pass rush has come alive the past few weeks, but they’ll need depth this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles elite offensive l...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Comes off IR The 49ers activated Beal (hamstring) from their injured reserve list Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In a corresponding move, they placed safety George Odum on their injured reserve list. Beal was originally placed on the injured reserve list prior to Week 1, but it seems like he could finally be on track to make his NFL debut in Week 13 at Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE