The San Francisco 49ers are making final roster adjustments ahead of their 2026 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. The team officially placed second-round pick Alfred Collins on the season-ending Injured Reserve List.
Collins had been expected to play a significant role in defensive coordinator Raheem Morris’s scheme. However, his preparation was hampered by a shoulder issue that sidelined him during the initial phase of training camp. He appeared hesitant and passive while recovering from that injury. A subsequent patellar tendon injury ended his season before he could regain full confidence or playing time.
To fill the resulting gap on the defensive line, the 49ers elevated defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from the practice squad. He will wear jersey number 59. Okoronkwo brings experience facing Sean McVay’s offense, having practiced against it during his first three years in the league. He also shares a connection with Morris from their time together with the Rams.
Okoronkwo is the only defensive lineman elevated from the practice squad. Sebastian Valdez and Kevin Givens remain on the list. The team appears comfortable with its current rotation, which may allow star pass rusher Nick Bosa to play closer to 70 percent of snaps rather than a lighter load.
The front seven for the Australia game includes CJ West, Gracen Halton, James Thompson Jr., Osa Odighizuwa, Keion White, Romello Height, and Khalid Kareem. The health of Halton and Thompson provides additional depth if needed.
