C.J. West
IL/DT SF (14)
Thu 10/2/25 6:58 PM

West (thumb) is active for Thursday's game against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
West underwent surgery to repair a thumb injury that he sustained during the 49ers' Week 3 win over the Cardinals. He was unable to play against the Jaguars on Sunday, but the rookie fourth-rounder has been cleared to play in Thursday's road tilt. West has two tackles (one solo) through the first three regular-season games of his NFL career.

C.J. West
IL/DT SF (14)
Fri 9/26/25 6:31 PM

West (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
West suffered a broken thumb in Week 3 against the Cardinals, and he's expected to require surgery to address it. In his absence, Alfred Collins and Jordan Jefferson stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle behind starters Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott versus the Jaguars.

C.J. West
IL/DT SF (14)
Mon 9/22/25 7:17 PM

Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Monday that West will need to undergo surgery to repair a broken thumb, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the necessity of a procedure, Shanahan noted that West could play through the injury with a cast on his broken thumb, which means he has not been ruled out for the 49ers' Week 4 clash against the Jaguars this Sunday, per Branch. West logged two tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 16-15 win over the Cardinals.

C.J. West
IL/DT SF (14)
Wed 9/3/25 8:52 PM

West (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie fourth-rounder hyper-extended his knee in mid-August, which prevented him from playing in the 49ers' final two preseason games. West was able to open the week with a full practice, which puts him on track to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. He's expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle with Alfred Collins, Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott.

C.J. West
IL/DT SF (14)
Sat 8/16/25 3:49 PM

West (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
West hyperextended his knee during practice this past week, and San Francisco will take the conservative route by having the rookie fourth-rounder observe Saturday's game in street clothes. The injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so he could be available for the 49ers' preseason finale against the Chargers on Saturday, Aug. 23.

C.J. West
IL/DT SF (14)
Thu 8/14/25 2:34 PM

West has a hyperextended knee, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.
EDGE Analysis
West's likely looking at a short-term injury, per Lombardi, though a more specific recovery timeline hasn't been established for the rookie fourth-round pick. The 49ers begin regular-season play Sept. 7 against the Seahawks. San Francisco's next preseason game is Saturday against the Raiders.