Yahoo Sports NFL on Christian Kirk

ArticleWith De'Zhaun Stribling out 10 weeks, 49ers must adapt their passing gameSeptember 16, 2026

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Christian Kirk, who landed on short-term IR with a calf injury he suffered on the first day of training camp, is eligible to practice after the Week 2 game and can return to play as early as Week 5.

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Kirk eligible to return Week 5 from calf injury; slot weapon depth piece.

Kirk landed on short-term IR with a calf injury suffered on the first day of training camp; he is eligible to practice after Week 2 and can return to play as early as Week 5, providing slot weapon depth once healthy.