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The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 9 bruised and battered. They were searching for answers after a tough loss the previous week. What they delivered instead was a statement win. It reminded everyone why the Niners remain one of the NFC’s most dangerous teams. Gritty win The 49ers defeated the New York Giants, 34-24, on […]

San Francisco 49ers fans received very promising news on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. According to San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Eric Branch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, the practice window for Aiyuk could be opening soon. It’s a 21-day practice window, so when it opens, that doesn’t necessarily mean he will practice immediately. All […]

The 2025 NFL season is now a third of the way through, giving fantasy football managers everything they can handle ahead of Week 7. With the waiver wire becoming an increasingly important element of fantasy football, identifying the right players to drop is just as crucial. A lot has transpired through six games, changing many […]

The San Francisco 49ers have done an excellent job at bouncing back in 2025. San Francisco is 3-0 to start the season despite several major injuries on offense. Unfortunately, it appears that one of those offensive players won’t be back in the lineup anytime soon. 49ers general manager John Lynch said Thursday that Brandon Aiyuk […]

Speculation around the NFL continues to swirl as several of the league’s top contenders evaluate whether a move for a wide receiver could reshape their championship outlook. Reports suggest not to rule out the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, or San Francisco 49ers as potential buyers should the right opportunity arise. Buffalo […]

The San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl just two seasons ago. They had a deep, young, star-studded core that made everybody believe that they’d contend for championships for a long time despite the fact that they lost Super Bowl 58 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Change happens quickly in the NFL, though, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers are banged up at the wide receiver position. That is well known as the 2025 regular season begins this week. On Tuesday, the Niners made a move featuring a wide receiver that could be labeled as confusing. Russell Gage has been a receiver in the NFL since 2018. He played for […]

Injuries and ineffectiveness in the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room created a path for Jauan Jennings to become the team’s top wideout last season. And after his 77-catch, 975-yard, six-touchdown performance he’s looking for a raise. However, the 49ers are not eager to extend Jennings. San Francisco just extended the receiver in 2024, signing […]

With the roster cut-down deadline fast approaching, NFL teams are scrambling to find players to plug specific holes in their rosters. The Minnesota Vikings are one such team, for example. With Jordan Addison potentially gone for an extended period, they are reportedly on the hunt for an extra wide receiver or two to bolster their […]

While San Francisco 49ers star Brock Purdy is waiting for Brandon Aiyuk to be healthy, the wide receiver room of the team has been a cause of concern for the football world. Though the football world is looking at 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall as turning heads this upcoming season, there’s a chance that the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made it clear that Brandon Aiyuk’s absence due to the wideout’s injury is being felt. But Purdy’s confidence in the wide receiver’s eventual return has not wavered. Aiyuk is expected to begin the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform list as he continues his recovery from ACL […]

Despite all the setbacks the San Francisco 49ers have faced during training camp — from injuries to the return of key players and more — quarterback Brock Purdy has found a way to keep strengthening his chemistry with two of his top receivers despite their time on the sidelines. Since Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings […]

With San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk looking to return from an injury, he has still been contributing to the team, despite not being 100 percent healthy. After the 49ers lost to the Denver Broncos in the team’s preseason opener, the wide receiver room is an interesting unit for the team, as Aiyuk has been […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping for a healthy and productive season as they look to vault themselves into contention on the heels of a down 2024 season. A large part of the 49ers’ freefall last year was due to injury, as several key players went down with various ailments throughout the year. One of […]

On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers re-signed wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown to a one-year deal after releasing him on July 31. St. Brown had initially signed with the Niners on July 22, and after a recent injury to receiver Andy Isabella, Equanimeous St. Brown is back in San Francisco. Haven’t seen this before:#49ers just […]

The San Francisco 49ers already feature a changed wide receiver room for 2025. Now they’re bringing in a past 1,000-yard performer while releasing another WR. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter Sunday, the franchise have brought in Robbie Chosen. The veteran WR worked through drills on Saturday. He even fired off the signal that he […]

While the San Francisco 49ers hosted wide receiver Gabe Davis on a visit, a decision still hasn’t been made yet if the former Buffalo Bills receiver will end up with the team. Though there are other teams that are interested in Davis after the 49ers visit, he would speak about the reasons for wanting to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are starting training camp soon, and there is some uncertainty surrounding the health of their wide receiver room. Taking that into account, the 49ers have gone on to add some depth at the skill position, according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “49ers are signing WR Equanimeous St. Brown after a tryout on […]

Fans hoping for a quick injury recovery from Brandon Aiyuk may have to temper their expectations. With training camp roughly one week away, the San Francisco 49ers placed Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall and four others on their Physically Unable to Perform injury list. The 49ers also placed Malik Mustapha, Yetur Gross-Matos, Andre Dillard and Curtis Robinson […]

The San Francisco 49ers have will eventually find out if Brandon Aiyuk is at full strength. He lost 10 games of action due to a knee injury. Well, Aiyuk received a stunning injury update Thursday. One that fans needed to know as NFL training camp draws near. Longtime 49ers insider for NBC Sports Bay Area […]

Brandon Aiyuk is making waves again, and this time his message cuts straight through the noise. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver shared a blunt and revealing post on his YouTube channel, taking direct aim at trade rumors that surfaced while he was sidelined and injured. “They was talking bout trading me while I was […]

There’s no doubt that San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch admits the struggles from last year, especially how they were eliminated from playoff contention, a year removed from a Super Bowl berth. Lynch would speak about another regret from the past, which involves a heavily rumored 49ers wide receiver in Brandon Aiyuk, relating to […]

Quarterbacks and their top wide receivers are usually locked in; that bond often fuels a team’s success. Think of Steve Young and Jerry Rice, who were not only elite on the field but close off it. According to insider Grant Cohn, that same connection might be missing between the San Francisco 49ers duo of Brock […]

With the constant trade rumors around San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, there is no doubt that the star is eager to recover from the season-ending injury and show his worth. As the 49ers’ pass-catcher is working his way back from the knee injury, he would get an update from general manager John Lynch […]

The San Francisco 49ers no longer pay Brock Purdy like a seventh rounder. Purdy agreed to a blockbuster five-year, $265 million extension on May 16. He’ll now earn more than $25 million annually while throwing to Brandon Aiyuk and company. But did the 49ers “overpay” for Purdy? Aiyuk’s personal coach questioned the deal the 49ers […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering the upcoming season with a redefined identity, and wide receiver Jauan Jennings is at the center of the transformation. With Deebo Samuel now in Washington and Brandon Aiyuk still recovering from knee surgery, Jennings is stepping into the WR1 spotlight for the 49ers offense, and he’s doing it with […]

One year after dominating the NFL news buzz with ongoing trade rumors, San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk has quietly gone through an offseason of recovery after a torn ACL and MCL injury prematurely ended his 2024 campaign. However, though he appears locked in after signing a lucrative four-year extension in 2024, some feel Aiyuk […]

The New England Patriots could look a lot different once the 2025 NFL season kicks off this fall. New England had a dreadful 2024 season, only winning four games during the regular season. As a result, the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and replaced him with franchise star Mike Vrabel. New England has a […]

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t made much noise during the offseason as their main priority seems to be getting Brock Purdy a contract extension. Some are looking around their team and looking at who could also be available for trade, and Brandon Aiyuk’s name has come up more times than not. Unfortunately for those people, […]

At some points last offseason and preseason, it seemed like a near certainty that the San Francisco 49ers would trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. And despite a long-term contract extension, rumors have popped up again that John Lynch will pull the trigger on an Aiyuk trade this offseason. After a lengthy hold-in, during which Aiyuk […]

The San Francisco 49ers have moved on from several key pieces this offseason, and another guy who has seen his name pop up in rumors is wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. While the 49ers have made it clear they are open to listening to trade offers for the star pass catcher, it doesn’t sound like the […]

Even with the San Francisco 49ers retooling their roster, a trade that involves star receiver Brandon Aiyuk may be unlikely. NFL reporter Ari Melrov uploaded an episode of his NFL Spotlight with Ari Melrov podcast on Thursday. He went over the implications of the 49ers trading Aiyuk, which might not happen due to a deadline […]

While the San Francisco 49ers look to lock down Brock Purdy to a long-term extension, some fans are wondering about star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. While there have been rumors around the 49ers trading Aiyuk, there is more reporting on the subject with what the interest around the league looks like. Aiyuk had a frustrating […]

Neither the San Francisco 49ers nor the Cleveland Browns’ 2024 seasons went as planned, so the teams are mixing things up this offseason. The 49ers have lost tons of talent in free agency and even traded away Deebo Samuel. Their offseason moves have signaled a full-blown rebuild. The Browns, meanwhile, are committed to winning as […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been spinning their wheels trying to find a workable solution for Brandon Aiyuk. After a slow start to the 2024-25 campaign, Aiyuk suffered a season-ending injury last October which limited the two-time 1,000-yard wide receiver to seven appearances. The 49ers front office has been trying to seek a trade with […]

So who becomes the next “wide back” for the San Francisco 49ers? Deebo Samuel bequeaths that role, after the Washington Commanders pulled off the blockbuster trade on Saturday evening. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan now must look ahead to fill Samuel’s absence, as they gain a fifth rounder in return. A […]

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel seems ready for a change of scenery after publicly expressing displeasure with his usage on the team last season. One of the NFL’s most versatile offensive weapons is entering the final year of his deal and has requested a trade. The two sides are on the same page, as […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a very disappointing season where they failed to make the playoffs. While injuries certainly played a part, the Niners simply didn’t play well enough. Deebo Samuel had a down year and has since requested a trade. There’s another key weapon for the 49ers also generating trade interest — […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk didn’t miss an opportunity to celebrate Arizona State’s commanding 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game—and take a playful jab at teammate Brock Purdy in the process. Aiyuk, a proud alumnus of Arizona State, took to Instagram to rib Purdy, a former Iowa State […]