49ers, Bengals Report Key Injuries Ahead Preseason Finales

The San Francisco 49ers continue to struggle with significant injury problems during their 2025 NFL training camp, forcing head coach Kyle Shanahan to navigate a challenging situation with numerous key players sidelined. Shanahan acknowledged the difficulty of dealing with the extensive injuries, noting that the team has had more players out than in previous years, which complicates preparations for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Notably, quarterback Mac Jones suffered a knee sprain and will miss the upcoming week but is expected to be ready for Week 1, while Dominick Puni also sustained a knee sprain with uncertain status for the season opener. The team placed Taylor on injured reserve due to a season-ending shoulder fracture, which led to the acquisition of quarterback Nate Sudfeld for depth. Shanahan remains undecided on how to deploy quarterbacks for the preseason finale, especially with Mac Jones out and Brock Purdy's status uncertain, potentially turning to Sudfeld or Carter Bradley to see playing time. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals face their own injury challenges, with guard Cordell Volson undergoing shoulder surgery likely sidelining him for the 2025 season, and head coach Zac Taylor confirming that starters like Joe Burrow will see limited action in the final preseason game to prepare for the regular season.