The Athletic’s Matt Barrows reports that “a Week 1 roster spot seems to be slipping away from” 49ers WR Christian Kirk (calf).

20 August 2026

Barrows’ phrasing leaves room for interpretation, but it seems as though he is suggesting Kirk could be a cut candidate. The veteran wide receiver was sidelined by a calf injury in the spring and reinjured it in the first practice of training camp. He should probably be avoided in fantasy drafts at this time.