Kalia Davis Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the 49ers vs Browns game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 9, 2025
Will play Week 10
Davis (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis popped up on Thursday's injury report due to an ankle injury, but he has been given the green light to play in Sunday's NFC West clash after going through pregame warmups. He has accumulated six tackles (three solo) and one pass defense over his last three games.
Nov 7, 2025
Questionable to play Week 10
Davis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis and Alfred Collins (hip) are both tagged as questionable for Week 10, and if either or both of them were to miss Sunday's game, then there would be more snaps available at defensive tackle for Kevin Givens, Jordan Elliott and CJ West. Davis has 13 tackles (six solo) and one pass defense through nine regular-season games.
Nov 6, 2025
Has ankle injury
Davis (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle popped up on the injury report Thursday. Davis has played on about half of the defensive snaps in most of the 49ers' games this season. Kevin Givens, Jordan Elliott and CJ West could all see more time if he has to miss Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
Oct 12, 2025
Will play Sunday
Davis (hand) is active for San Francisco's matchup versus Tampa Bay on Sunday, Briana Jeannel of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis is set to play despite recently undergoing surgery to repair a broken hand suffered in the Week 5 win over the Rams. The 27-year-old should return to his role as one of the team's starting defensive tackles alongside Jordan Elliott for Sunday's game.
Oct 10, 2025
Questionable to face Bucs
Davis (hand) is questionable to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis broke his hand in the 49ers' Week 5 win and underwent surgery the following day. A few extra days of rest benefited him, so he was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week. His participation suggests he has a true chance to suit up against Tampa Bay, though his hand would likely be heavily wrapped.
Oct 3, 2025
Undergoes surgery
Davis (hand) is set to undergo surgery after breaking his hand in Thursday's 26-23 win over the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis was an integral part of the 49ers' defense prior to his injury, tallying seven total tackles over 124 defensive snaps. While he's sidelined for the foreseeable future, expect Alfred Collins to see increased work with San Francisco's first-team defense.
Oct 2, 2025
Ruled out Thursday
Davis (hand) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle exited in the first half after making two tackles. In his absence, Alfred Collins should see more snaps.
Oct 2, 2025
Questionable to return Thursday
Davis (hand) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle made two tackles before exiting. Davis played about half of the defensive snaps in each of San Francisco's first four games. Alfred Collins and CJ West are the next men up at defensive tackle.
Oct 6, 2024
Active for Week 5
Davis (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus Arizona.
ANALYSIS
Davis was activated from injured reserve over the weekend and will be available to make his season debut Sunday, serving as rotational depth inside behind Maliek Collins and Jordan Elliott.
Oct 5, 2024
Activated off IR
The 49ers activated Davis (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers designated Davis to return from IR on Wednesday. He was a full participant in all three practices this week, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. If he does play, Davis will provide rotational depth at defensive tackle behind starters Jordan Elliott and Maliek Collins.
Oct 2, 2024
Practice window opens
The 49ers opened Davis' (knee) 21-day practice window Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis underwent knee surgery in mid-August and has spent the first four weeks of the 2024 season on San Francisco's injured reserve list. Now that his practice window has been opened, the 49ers have 21 days to activate Davis to their active roster. Expect the UCF product to serve as a rotational interior defensive lineman once he's fully past his knee injury.
Aug 28, 2024
Officially on IR
Davis (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis underwent knee surgery earlier in the month and he'll now officially open the regular season on IR. The defensive tackle is expected to miss roughly half the year, meaning he'd return at some point in mid-to-late November.
Aug 12, 2024
Set for extended absence
Davis is slated to have knee surgery and will miss half the 2024 campaign, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis played in San Francisco's preseason opener Saturday against Tennessee and recorded two tackles, including a sack. However, he suffered a knee injury in the contest and is now expected to miss extended time for the third straight season. Davis didn't play in his rookie campaign due to a knee issue and missed the final three weeks of the regular season as well as all of the playoffs last year due to an ankle injury.
Jul 25, 2024
Practicing at camp
Davis (ankle) is participating in training camp practices, Kym Fortino of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle suffered a high-ankle sprain last December and missed the final three weeks of the regular season and the 49ers' divisional-round playoff win over the Packers. Davis practiced before the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl but was never activated. In 2023, the rookie played on 50 defensive snaps and five special teams snaps, recording one tackle.
Feb 11, 2024
Stays on IR
Davis (ankle) will remain on injured reserve and not play in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Chiefs, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis has already recovered from his high ankle sprain and has been a full participant during practice since before their NFC Championship Game against the Lions. Considering his ability to practice with the team, the second-year pro should be ready to participate in the team's offseason programs.
Jan 25, 2024
Full go Thursday
Davis (ankle) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Davis participated in practice for the second consecutive day after being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. Davis now has a chance to be officially elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus Detroit.
Jan 24, 2024
Designated to return
The 49ers designated Davis (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis is now one-step closer to making his return after dealing with an ankle injury this past month. The team will now have 21-days to officially activate Davis, who can provide solid depth along the defensive line
Dec 21, 2023
Placed on IR
Davis (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Davis suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 15 win over the Cardinals and he'll now be forced to miss the remainder of the regular season. In his absence, T.Y. McGill is a candidate to step into a more significant role on San Francisco's defensive line.
Dec 18, 2023
Dealing with high-ankle issue
Davis (ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis suffered a high-ankle sprain in the 49ers' 45-29 win over the Cardinals in Week 15 and he's now set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. T.Y. McGill will likely continue to see an increase in workload on San Francisco's defensive line for the time being.
Dec 17, 2023
Won't return versus Arizona
Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Davis out, T.Y. McGill will take over as the backup defensive tackle behind Kevin Givens and Javon Kinlaw. Davis did not record a stat before leaving Sunday's game.
Dec 17, 2023
Leaves game with ankle injury
Davis (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers' depth at defensive tackle was already depleted for with starters Arik Armstead (foot) and Javon Hargrave (hamstring) ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Kevin Givens and Javon Kinlaw have stepped into the starting roles, and with Davis sidelined, T.Y. McGill is in line for spot defensive snaps.
Aug 26, 2023
Plays in preseason game
Davis (knee) played in the 49ers' preseason finale against the Chargers on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle recorded two tackles. A sixth-round pick in 2022, Davis spent most of the season on the reserve/non-football injury list. The second-year pro is competing for a depth role as Week 1 approaches.
Jan 11, 2023
Not activated by 49ers
Davis' (knee) 21-day window to be activated by the team after getting designated to return from the reserve/non-football injury list has come to a close, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
'Davis has practiced with the team for the last three weeks, but will no longer be able to after not getting activated. The 49ers are healthy on their interior defensive line entering the playoffs, so they plan on sticking to their original plan of, "redshirting" Davis during his rookie campaign to ensure his health for the 2023 season.
Dec 20, 2022
Nears return from reserve NFI list
San Francisco designated Davis (undisclosed) to return from its reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
The move opens a 21-day practice window during which the 49ers will be allowed to activate him; otherwise he'd need to return to their NFI list for the remainder of the season. If healthy, the rookie sixth-rounder would provide some depth at defensive tackle behind Akeem Spence and T.Y. McGill.
Aug 23, 2022
Moved to reserve NFI list
Davis (undisclosed) was placed on the 49ers' reserve/non-football injury list, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis opened training camp on San Francisco's active/NFI list, and he will now be forced to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season. The rookie sixth-round pick should help bolster the 49ers' defensive tackle position behind Kevin Givens and Hassan Ridgeway when healthy this year.
Jul 26, 2022
Lands on NFI list
Davis (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Davis was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 Draft by the 49ers, and he's expected to compete for a spot in their defensive line rotation. Davis will work to get back on the field, so he can prove that is where he belongs.
Apr 30, 2022
Drops to San Fran
The 49ers selected Davis in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 220th overall.
ANALYSIS
Davis is a bigger body (6-foot-1, 302 pounds) that can eat up blocks in the middle, but he actually was a three-star linebacker recruit and started his first two seasons at linebacker with UCF before transitioning to the defensive line. An ACL injury ended his redshirt senior season early, but Davis is expected to be healthy in time for the 2022 campaign.
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