{
  "id": 4151458,
  "title": "49ers News: Roster cuts begin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/49ers-news-roster-cuts-begin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-news-roster-cuts-begin-090000200.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Santa Clara, California on August 13, 2026, the San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan addressed his team in the locker room before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium. The Titans emerged victorious with a score of 19-13. The 49ers' 53-man roster projection is clouded by injuries, particularly at offensive line, linebacker, and cornerback positions. Chandler Lowe could start the season on injured reserve, which would allow Pleasants to move to the swing tackle role, creating another roster spot. Tom Toth's lingering concussion symptoms raise concerns about his availability for the start of the season. If he cannot play or join the team in Australia, the 49ers may need to consider Nugent or Kramer as backups for the opening game.",
  "summary": "Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Saturday, August 29th, 2026",
  "key_points": [
    "San Francisco 49ers begin roster cuts on August 13, 2026",
    "Chandler Lowe may start season on injured reserve",
    "Tom Toth's concussion symptoms may affect season start"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}