Overview

• Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Patrick Taylor Jr. dislocated his shoulder in the second preseason game and will undergo season-ending surgery.
• San Francisco officially placed Taylor on injured reserve and signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal.
• Ari Meirov reported the 49ers released Equanimeous St. Brown and Ameer Abdullah from injured reserve via settlements, making both free agents.
• The running back group has multiple injuries, including Abdullah’s season-ending rib injury, raising the likelihood the team explores trades or waiver claims.
• The 49ers face the Chargers in their preseason finale on August 23 and open the regular season at Seattle on September 7.