49ers' Nick Zakelj: Set to miss entire 2026 season on IR
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Zakelj (undisclosed) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Sunday.
The nature of Zakelj's injury is unclear, as is when he exactly picked up the injury. However, by being placed on IR without a designation to return, the 2022 sixth-rounder will be forced to miss the entire upcoming season unless he reached an injury settlement with San Francisco.
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Nick Zakelj: Let go by San Francisco
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The 49ers released Zakelj (upper body) on Monday.
Zakelj was suffering from an upper-body injury as recently as Wednesday, but the veteran guard was not released with an injury designation. The 27-year-old is now presumably healthy and a free agent, leaving him free to sign with any team.
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49ers' Nick Zakelj: Exits practice Wednesday
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Zakelj (upper body) exited San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Zakelj is currently battling an upper-body injury, though the severity remains unknown. The 27-year-old is competing for a depth spot on San Francisco's roster along the offensive line.
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49ers' Nick Zakelj: Active at OTAs
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Zakelj participated in drills during OTAs on Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Zakelj went to the 49ers' injured reserve list with ruptured biceps just after the middle of last season, but he's now evidently healthy enough for football activities again. He'll compete for a depth role on the interior of the offensive line this year.
