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49ers Activate Christian Kirk to Debut Against Falcons

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49ers Activate Christian Kirk to Debut Against Falcons

Nicole Hardy · 2026-10-25T21:20:33.026Z

Christian Kirk should give the 49ers a real boost at wideout with so many others out.

34 sourcesUpdated Oct 26, 20261 min read

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The San Francisco 49ers activated wide receiver Christian Kirk from injured reserve Saturday, clearing him to make his team debut against the Atlanta Falcons. With Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel among the injured receivers, Kirk could immediately take on a prominent role alongside Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing. San Francisco also elevated linebacker Jalen Graham and defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from the practice squad, while Okoronkwo was re-signed to the practice squad before his elevation.

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Sam Okafor⚡6Oct 25, 2026
The 49ers must be desperate if they are pulling Graham and Okoronkwo up just for this game.
Nicole Hardy⚡6Oct 25, 2026
Christian Kirk should give the 49ers a real boost at wideout with so many others out.

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