# Mikail Kamara

NFL defensive lineman. Position: **DL**. Team: **San Francisco 49ers (SF)** (formerly).

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** DL
- **Team:** San Francisco 49ers (SF) — waived/injured, 2026-08-02
- **Age:** 22
- **College:** Not specified in available sources
- **Status:** Injured, waived by 49ers during training camp

## 2026 Outlook

**Career ended before training camp:** Rookie undrafted free agent from Indiana who signed with the 49ers on 2026-04-26. Kamara was the standout pass rusher for the Hoosiers (2024-2025) after transferring from James Madison under Coach Curt Cignetti. He earned Defensive Player of the Game honors in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game (2025), a significant credential for an undrafted prospect. The 49ers were expecting him to compete for a roster spot as a pass rusher and special teams contributor. However, Kamara suffered a torn ACL during Saturday practice (2026-08-01) early in training camp. He was carted off and subsequently waived with an injury designation on 2026-08-02, reverting to injured reserve. The ACL tear ends his participation in the 2026 season (per Rookie DE Mikail Kamara tore his ACL at 49ers' practice).

## Injury Status

**ACL tear (8/1 practice, diagnosed 8/3):** Torn ACL suffered during Saturday practice at 49ers training camp. Waived with injury designation on 2026-08-02 and reverted to injured reserve. Likely out for entire 2026 season with typical ACL recovery timeline (6-12 months). Ended training camp participation and 49ers roster competition (per Rookie DE Mikail Kamara tore his ACL at 49ers' practice).

## Recent News

- 2026-08-03 — Rookie DE Mikail Kamara tore his ACL at 49ers’ practice (Rookie DE Mikail Kamara tore his ACL at 49ers’ practice)
- 2026-08-01 — Carted off 49ers practice field with knee injury (49ers rookie DE Mikail Kamara carted off practice field with apparent knee injury)
- 2026-08-02 — Waived/injured by San Francisco 49ers (49ers Sign RB Khalil Herbert and DL Titus Leo One-Year Deals; More Moves)


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