Mounting injuries set up stern test for 49ers, Shanahan

San Francisco sits 5-0 ahead of Nov. 10 deadline

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Will be one of Kyle’s greater challenges—- Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky asked whether San Francisco could become the first NFL team to manage availability like NBA load management. He described the current injury stretch as one of Kyle Shanahan's greater challenges.

Why it matters: Availability shapes rotation and practice reps during an unbeaten start. How San Francisco sequences returns will affect depth at positions already thinned by injuries.

By the numbers: San Francisco is 5-0 with the trade deadline set for Nov. 10.

What to watch: Watch upcoming participation reports and whether San Francisco adds depth before the deadline.

Sources

@DanOrlovsky7 2026-10-20T20:53:42.663137+00:00

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