49ers starting DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon during practice in Australia and is out for the 2026 season, a major blow to San Francisco’s defensive line ahead of Thursday’s opener vs. the Rams. (Source: ESPN, NBC Sports Bay Area, UPI)
49ers’ Alfred Collins Out for Season After Tearing Patellar Tendon in Australia
49ers starting DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon during practice in Australia and is out for the 2026 season, a major blow to San Francisco's defensive line ahead of Thursday's opener vs. the Rams. (Source: ESPN, NBC Sports Bay Area, UPI)