Three-time Super Bowl champ Jim Fahnhorst dies

Fahnhorst, a linebacker, played seven years with the 49ers from 1984-90, helping the club win Super Bowls XIX, XXIII and XXIV.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of former linebacker Jim Fahnhorst,” the team said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with his family.”

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former linebacker Jim Fahnhorst.

Our thoughts are with his family ❤️💛

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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 18, 2025

Initially selected in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Fahnhorst opted to play in the USFL before joining the 49ers in 1984.

Fahnhorst’s older brother, Keith, played as an offensive lineman with the 49ers from 1974-87. He died in 2018, also at the age of 66.

–Field Level Media

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Backup quarterback Mac Jones got the job done in New Orleans, filling in for Brock Purdy who is dealing with a toe injury.

Originally listed as out for 2-5 weeks after suffering the injury in Seattle during game one, it seems like the starting QB may be ahead of schedule.

San Francisco’s head coach, Kyle Shanahan, told reporters on Wednesday that Purdy “will be limited” in this week’s practice.

When questioned about his availability for their week three home opener against Arizona, Shanahan said Purdy “does have a chance” to play.

For him, it’s all about getting a gauge for how the Iowa State product is feeling headed into Sunday.

Read More:

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) has ‘a chance’ to play in home opener

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
• Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT
• Sunday, October 12th – @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, October 19th – vs. Atlanta Falcons – 5:20 PM PT

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