49ers Announce Sam Okuayinonu Will Not Play vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers announced defensive end Sam Okuayinonu will miss the season opener against the Rams due to a foot injury.

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The San Francisco 49ers announced on September 4, 2026, that defensive end Sam Okuayinonu will not play in their Thursday night season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. ^[1] Okuayinonu was not on the team flight to Melbourne, ending previous indications that he could make a later flight if he made progress in his recovery from a foot injury. ^[2] Sam Okuayinonu is an important part of the 49ers' defense, having started 12 games in the regular season and both playoff games last year. ^[3] The 49ers' pass rush takes another hit as Okuayinonu is listed as out following a foot injury downgrade. ^[4] The rest of the 49ers' active roster made yesterday's flight to Melbourne, including tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa. ^[5]

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The San Francisco 49ers announced on September 4, 2026, that defensive end Sam Okuayinonu will not play in their Thursday night season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. · NBC Sports

Okuayinonu was not on the team flight to Melbourne, ending previous indications that he could make a later flight if he made progress in his recovery from a foot injury. · NBC Sports

Sam Okuayinonu is an important part of the 49ers' defense, having started 12 games in the regular season and both playoff games last year. · NBC Sports

The 49ers' pass rush takes another hit as Okuayinonu is listed as out following a foot injury downgrade. · Yahoo! Sports

The rest of the 49ers' active roster made yesterday's flight to Melbourne, including tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa. · NBC Sports

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