49ers' Alfred Collins sidelined for 2026 after torn patellar tendon
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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffered a torn patellar tendon in a Australia practice and is out for the 2026 season, requiring knee surgery. The 2025 second-round pick was set to start Week 1 but now faces a long road back, prompting the 49ers to shuffle defensive-line depth and consider call-ups from the practice squad.
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