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The Falcons will have Tagovailoa start at quarterback in Sunday's season opener against the Steelers, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

The Falcons were deciding between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix (knee) for the Week 1 starting assignment, and with the latter still getting back up to full speed as he works his way back from a torn ACL, Tagovailoa will get the nod. Tagovailoa likely won't have much leash as a starter, coming off a poor preseason in which he completed 10 of 13 pass attempts for 117 yards while fumbling twice (losing one).

Bosa (knee) didn't participate in drills during the early portion of Monday's practice in Melbourne, Australia that was open to the media, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

While Bosa making the trip to Australia was considered encouraging in his comeback attempt from last season's ACL injury, he had been working off to the side in recent practices before the Niners left for Australia. He'll likely need to upgrade to full participation in practice by Wednesday to have a realistic chance at suiting up in Thursday's season opener versus the Rams.

McCaffrey (undisclosed) wasn't participating in drills in the early portion of the 49ers' practice early Monday in Australia, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Though McCaffrey wasn't on the field for the open portion of practice, it's possible that he fit in some work behind the scenes. San Francisco will post its first injury report of 2026 later Monday, when the extent of McCaffrey's practice participation will be revealed as the 49ers gear up for their season opener against the Rams on Thursday.

Runyan and the Giants reached an agreement Sunday on a two-year, $22 million extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Runyan's deal includes $12.5 million in guaranteed money. The starting left guard is all set to defend Jaxson Dart through the 2028 NFL season.

Neal (quadriceps) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Neal had been dealing with a quadriceps injury but should be all set to go for Wednesday's Week 1 matchup with the Patriots. The cornerback is set to be one of the primary depth options behind Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe, but Neal may be called upon to play some safety since Ty Okada's (hamstring) game-day status is in question.

Okada (hamstring) did not participate in Sunday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Okada's absence due to injury does not bode well for the strong safety's chances to suit up in Wednesday's NFL opener against the Patriots. With Bud Clark on IR, D'Anthony Bell may get an elevation to the active roster from the practice squad to start or support one of the other defensive backs for Week 1.

Barmore (knee) did not participate in Sunday's practice.

Barmore missed Sunday's practice with a new issue. The defensive tackle was injured close to Wednesday's NFL opener against the Seahawks. Unless the injury is more of a vet rest thing than a true knee issue, there is a solid chance that Barmore could miss Week 1.

The Chiefs signed Odukoya to the practice squad Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Odukoya is from the Netherlands and joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program. The tight end had a tryout with the Chiefs last Friday and will now provide depth for legendary teammate Travis Kelce on the practice squad. Odukoya played in three games for the Titans in 2024, logging 36 total snaps.

The 49ers signed Willis to the practice squad Sunday.

The 49ers' seventh-round pick from 2023 will return to the team's practice squad shortly before the beginning of the regular season. Willis has played in 23 games for the 49ers, logging 85 offensive snaps and 358 special teams snaps.

Wilson (hamstring) practiced fully Sunday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Wilson has been a distant third on the RB depth chart behind first-round rookie Jadarian Price and George Holani since the offseason program, and a hamstring injury that was first reported after preseason Week 1 didn't allow Wilson to make any headway for backfield reps to begin the campaign. Now that his health isn't a question, it remains to be seen if Wilson will be a part of the running game during Wednesday's Week 1 matchup with the Patriots.