49ers Pass Rush in Crisis | San Francisco 49ers News

The San Francisco 49ers take a major hit to their pass rush just before Week One, as defensive end Sam Okuayinonu is ruled out with a foot injury. Already thin at the edge, the team loses another key contributor who started 12 games last season. With Mykel Williams still recovering from ACL surgery and Nick Bosa returning from his own injury, the coaching staff must get creative — and rely on less experienced players like Keion White and rookie Romello Height. The defense’s fate now hinges on interior linemen Osa Odighizuwa and Gracen Halton stepping up, as the 49ers face a critical test of depth and resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a63a81a56d37c71b