53 man Roster and Other News

The NFL season is finally here — and the San Francisco 49ers are headed halfway around the world to kick it off against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.

On this episode of Niners Nation, John, Tim and Brian break down everything surrounding the 49ers as Week 1 approaches. The guys revisit the latest developments involving Jed York and discuss how the organization continues operating with Al Guido, John Lynch and the football operation focused on the season ahead.

Then it’s time for the suddenly loaded Rams. Aaron Donald is officially coming out of retirement, joining Myles Garrett on a Los Angeles defense built to make another Super Bowl run. But after three years away from the NFL, how much of the old Aaron Donald should anyone realistically expect? And is the national media getting a little too excited about the Rams before they’ve played a single snap?

The guys also dig into the fascinating Australia travel strategy. San Francisco is arriving roughly a week early to acclimate, while the Rams are taking a dramatically different approach. Which team has it right — and is sending NFL teams 15 hours across the world simply asking too much?

Plus: Niners trivia, reactions to the 53-man roster, the trade for Jarrett Patterson, San Francisco’s biggest areas of depth and concern, the Brandon Aiyuk saga, and one final look at the team before real football begins.