Five biggest takeaways as 49ers wrap up 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting
“The word at the NFL Annual Meeting is that the 49ers have requested a Week 2 game at home on Sunday night. Then, they have asked for a short road trip in Week 3 — most likely against Arizona or the Los Angeles Chargers.
Later in the season, the 49ers will play a second international game — this one in Mexico City. That game is expected to take place Sunday, Nov. 22. The 49ers have blocked Las Vegas and Denver from being their
opponents, according to league sources.
As the designated home team, the 49ers want to maximize their advantage. The Raiders have a strong fan base in Mexico, and the Broncos would have an advantage in dealing with the high elevation. The Miami Dolphins are viewed as the favorite to serve as the 49ers’ opponent, according to multiple sources. The league is expected to announce the entire NFL regular-season schedule in mid-May.”
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“He’s going to be a coordinator really quick,” Saleh added. “I could see him easily progressing the way DeMeco did. He’s got the same mindset. He’s got the same respect from his players. KJ’s going to be really good”
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“Wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, cornerback Nate Hobbs and guard Robert Jones, all of whom could have prominent roles in 2026, missed an average of 8.8 games last year — slightly more than half a regular season — due to injuries.”
49ers get strong endorsement for Christian Kirk from Texans coach DeMeco Ryans
“A great young man,” Ryans said. “Really provided a lot to our locker room from a leadership standpoint, of helping out. We had a lot of young receivers this past year and thought Christian did a really good job of helping out those young guys. They’re able to lean on him and gain some of his insight and experience that he’s had from being a pro for a while.”
