San Francisco 49ers news Wednesday, November 4, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

49ers sign defensive tackle Robert Beal Jr. to the practice squad, according to Niners Nation.

The 49ers announced the signing, and Beal spent his first four seasons with San Francisco before being released by the Dolphins on Oct. 30. He appeared in two games for Miami this season, playing 34 snaps. The team had also worked out Dominic Bailey and lost defensive tackle Naquan Jones from the practice squad, while CJ West remains on injured reserve.

Source: Niners Nation

Brock Purdy and Mike Evans rank fourth among QB-WR duos with a 148.5 passer rating.

Niners Nation's review of 49ers data shows Purdy-to-Evans passes average 13.2 yards per target, fifth in the league. Evans missed the Atlanta game, the team's first loss, after leaving the Washington game with Achilles tendonitis. Of Evans' 27 receptions, 25 have gone for a first down or touchdown, and Purdy has not been intercepted on throws to him.

Source: Niners Nation

Bills and 49ers lead Week 9 power rankings, with ESPN putting Buffalo at No. 1 over San Francisco.

Niners Nation says Buffalo, San Francisco and Minnesota are tied at 6-1 for the NFL's best record. ESPN moved the 49ers from No. 1 to No. 2 after the Bills beat Baltimore 36-10, and NFL.com has Minnesota falling eight spots to No. 9 after its loss to Detroit. ESPN ranks Chicago No. 5 after the Bears beat Seattle 34-17 on Monday Night Football.

Source: Niners Nation

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after a one-game suspension for spitting toward a Raiders player.

NFL Network reported that the release was driven more by inconsistency in Gardner-Johnson's play than by the spitting incident. In six games with Buffalo he recorded 26 tackles, two passes defensed and one interception. Damar Hamlin is in line to start at safety.

Sources: ESPN · BBC · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Ravens QB Tyler Huntley reportedly out for season with turf toe injury; Lamar Jackson on injured reserve.

ESPN reported that Huntley's turf toe injury is season-ending, after he replaced Jackson against the Bills. Jackson was placed on injured reserve after a thumb injury on his throwing hand and needs surgery on his right thumb. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is expected to start, and Baltimore signed Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis. The Ravens are 4-4 after three straight losses.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Yahoo Sports

Giants agree to three-year, $46 million extension with cornerback Greg Newsome II.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the deal includes $32 million guaranteed. Newsome had signed a one-year deal with New York in March and has 25 tackles, an interception and six passes defensed in six games this season.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk

Commanders DT Javon Kinlaw out for season after MCL surgery on his knee.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the surgery. It is the second veteran defensive tackle Washington has lost for the season in recent weeks, following Daron Payne's foot injury. Kinlaw started six games and had 13 tackles and a sack before his injury.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN

Patriots WR Mack Hollins expected to return to practice Wednesday after four weeks on injured reserve.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Hollins, out with a calf injury, will open a 21-day window to practice before he must be activated or shut down for the season. Before getting hurt he had 15 catches for 209 yards in the first four games. A.J. Brown missed Week 8 with a knee injury, and Romeo Doubs is on injured reserve.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · SB Nation