Good Morning, Faithful,
Here are your top 49ers storylines for Tuesday, September 8:
TODAY'S TOP TAKEAWAYS
Keeping Up With the 49ers: Melbourne Edition
49ers football held their first full practice in Melbourne as preparations ramped up for Thursday's Week 1 matchup. The team continued to get healthier with majority of players in attendance.
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.
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 📷
From 49ers-themed doughnuts and player-inspired coffee to specialty burgers and an Aussie sausage sizzle, the Melbourne Foodie Passport brought the Faithful spirit ahead of kickoff.
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
Sourdough Sam
Sourdough Sam
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
49ers Food Takeover: American Doughnut Kitchen
Sourdough Sam
Sourdough Sam
Alumni Jesse Sapolu
Alumni Jesse Sapolu
49ers Food Takeover: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
49ers Food Takeover: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
49ers Food Takeover: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
49ers Food Takeover: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
Gold Rush Cheerleaders
49ers Food Takeover: Easey's
49ers Food Takeover: Nonna's House
Sourdough Sam
49ers Food Takeover: Nonna's House
Sourdough Sam
49ers Food Takeover: Nonna's House
Sourdough Sam
49ers Food Takeover: Grace's Elegant Espresso
49ers Food Takeover: Grace's Elegant Espresso
49ers Food Takeover: Grace's Elegant Espresso
Sourdough Sam
49ers Food Takeover: Grace's Elegant Espresso
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
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
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WHAT'S NEXT
49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams for Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia, this Thursday at 5:35 pm PT.
