Good Morning, Faithful,
Here are your top 49ers storylines for Monday, September 7:
TODAY'S TOP TAKEAWAYS
49ers Reveal Team Captains Ahead of 2026 Season Opener in Melbourne
Shanahan announced the group of players voted by their teammates during his Week 1 press conference as the 49ers prepare to open the regular season in Melbourne, Australia, against NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.
Keeping Up With the 49ers: Melbourne Edition
Your go-to hub for everything happening throughout the team's time Down Under, from the latest news and interviews to community events, fan activations, and all the action across Melbourne.
49ers Promote LS Jon Weeks to Active Roster; Waive TE Brayden Willis
The 49ers promoted LS Jon Weeks to the active roster from the team's practice squad. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived TE Brayden Willis.
🎥 TODAY'S MUST-WATCH
PHOTO GALLERIES 📷
Take a look at the best photos as The Gold Rush Cheerleaders joined Visit Victoria to bring fans together in Melbourne, teaching their signature routine before taking part in an attempt to set a new world record for the largest cheerleading dance.
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Sourdough Sam, Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Sourdough Sam, Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
Gold Rush Make History With Record-Breaking Cheer in Melbourne
More than 2,000 young fans came together at AAMI Park to welcome the 49ers to Australia ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
FB Kyle Juszczyk
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
QB Brock Purdy
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
Sourdough Sam
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
S Marques Sigle
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
Gold Rush Cheerleaders, Sourdough Sam
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
CB Upton Stout
President of Football Operations/General Manager John Lynch
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
DL C.J. West, Sourdough Sam
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
TE George Kittle
Digital Editor Brooke Evans
LB Fred Warner
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
RB Christian McCaffrey
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
Alumni Ian Williams
DB Siran Neal
DL Osa Odighizuwa
The Faithful Welcome the 49ers to Melbourne
President of Football Operations/General Manager John Lynch
QB Mac Jones
RB Christian McCaffrey
Get to know the initial members of the San Francisco 49ers active roster as of August 30, 2026.
QB Brock Purdy
QB Kurtis Rourke
QB Mac Jones
RB Christian McCaffrey
RB Jordan James
RB Kaelon Black
WR De'Zhaun Stribling
WR Mike Evans
WR Jacob Cowing
WR Jordan Watkins
WR Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR Demarcus Robinson
TE Jake Tonges
TE Luke Farrell
TE George Kittle
TE Brayden Willis
FB Kyle Juszczyk
OL Carver Willis
OL Jake Brendel
T Trent Williams
OL Dominick Puni
OL Connor Colby
OL Enrique Cruz Jr.
OL Vederian Lowe
OL Colton McKivitz
LB Fred Warner
LB Jaden Dugger
LB Nick Martin
LB Garret Wallow
LB Dre Greenlaw
LB Luke Gifford
LB Tatum Bethune
CB Jack Jones
CB Ephesians Prysock
CB Renardo Green
CB Nate Hobbs
CB Upton Stout
S Ji'Ayir Brown
S Marques Sigle
S Malik Mustapha
DB Deommodore Lenoir
DB Siran Neal
DL Keion White
DL James Thompson Jr.
DL Romello Height
DL Alfred Collins
DL Nick Bosa
DL Osa Odighizuwa
DL Sam Okuayinonu
DL C.J. West
DL Gracen Halton
K Eddy Piñeiro
🎧 TUNE IN
WHAT'S NEXT
49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams for Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia, this Thursday at 5:35 pm PT.
