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Trent Williams has been anxiously waiting to be traded from the Washington Redskins and his wish was finally granted. On the third and final day of the 2020 NFL Draft, Williams was acquired by the San Francisco 49ers in a trade with the Redskins. Since prior to the 2019 season, Williams grew disgruntled with the […]

The San Francisco 49ers traded for Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams on Saturday morning, and they had quite the incentive for pulling the trigger on said trade. Adam Schefter reported longtime Niners left tackle Joe Staley is expected to retire due to health concerns. Schefter said Staley wanted to “inform the 49ers in a […]

Former Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is now a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The Redskins decided to trade Williams to the Niners on Saturday morning in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick and a third-rounder in 2021. Williams finally got his wish. But apparently, he needs a little help expressing his excitement. […]

The saga between the Washington Redskins and Trent Williams is finally over, with the veteran left tackle being traded on day three of the 2020 NFL Draft. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the San Francisco 49ers have completed a trade for Williams. Finally: The #Redskins have agreed to terms on a trade of LT […]

Heading into the 2020 NFL draft all the talk was about all the trades that could happen during the first round. It took a while for the first trade to happen, but four did end up happening. Let’s break down the four trades, and the grade for each team involved. Follow the rest of the […]

After taking Javon Kinlaw earlier in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers traded up from No. 31 overall to No. 25 with the Minnesota Vikings to select Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. They gave up picks No. 117 and No. 176 to complete the deal. Niners traded picks […]

The San Francisco 49ers select Javon Kinlaw with the 14th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The 49ers originally held the 13th overall selection in the draft. However, just minutes prior to their selection, San Francisco traded their pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In exchange, the Bucs also received the 117th overall pick […]

The 2020 NFL Draft set the football world ablaze on Thursday night as one of the biggest “sporting events” on the calendar over the past few months due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Early picks in the 2020 Draft went, roughly, according to chalk, but that didn’t stop teams from maneuvering digitally by making multiple […]

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly open to trading away the No. 13 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, multiple teams have inquired the 49ers about a possible trade. Plenty of action for San Francisco's 13th overall selection; there have been multiple inquires today and the 49ers are […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch admitted that the organization is seeking to complete veteran wide receiver Marquise Goodwin’s trade request with the onset of the 2020 NFL Draft looming on Thursday evening. Lynch first mentioned how the 49ers “came close a couple of times” to trading the 29-year-old Goodwin on Monday, but today […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have publicly stated they will not be trading wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to to the San Francisco 49ers. Although JuJu — who is in the last year of his rookie contract — struggled last season amid a change in quarterbacks and a number of durability issues, the Steelers are committed to retaining […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida signed his restricted franchise tender to return to the Bay Area as part of a three-headed monster in the Niners backfield. The trio of Breida, Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert gobbled up touches for San Francisco in 2019, and it seems that will be the case again in […]

The San Fransisco 49ers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. Stars like Jerry Rice and Joe Montana have cemented themselves in the annals of history while only two teams have more than the five Super Bowls the Niners have won. With that being said, the draft is far from a sure […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch is certainly not afraid to speak his mind while this has remained the case throughout this offseason. Furthering such a notion this week, Lynch admitted that the 49ers did indeed consider pursuing former New England Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in free agency earlier […]

University of Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III didn’t post big numbers in college, but his impressive NFL Scouting Combine has teams buzzing ahead of the NFL Draft. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Henry Ruggs says he has heard “constantly” from three teams: the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos and San Francisco […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has remained pretty busy this offseason while most notably trading away veteran pass rusher DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts. In return, though, Lynch was able to acquire a first round NFL Draft pick for this year’s event scheduled for Thursday. Even though Lynch was able to net […]

Marquise Goodwin’s tenure with the red and gold may be coming to an end. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the San Francisco 49ers have “come close a couple of times” in trading their wide receiver. It would not be the first time Goodwin’s name has been tossed up in the list of possible […]

Longtime San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley plans to return to the NFC West franchise for the 2020 NFL season, making it his 14th professional season. Staley, who turns 36 years young in August before the season, was selected in the first round by the 49ers in the 2007 draft out of Central Michigan […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft this week, the San Francisco 49ers could be seeking to add depth at the tight end spot. However, it appears the defending NFC champion may have already attempted to upgrade at tight end this past season via trade, with New York Giants’ Evan Engram as a target. According to Forbes’ […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off of a Super Bowl appearance, but their roster could look quite a bit different come Week 1 of the 2020 season. According to Michael Lombardi of The Athletic, the cash-strapped 49ers have made pass rusher Dee Ford, linebacker Kwon Alexander, safety Jaquiski Tartt and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the 2020 NFL draft, but one thing is for sure: There are going to be trades that go down in the first round. For some teams, it makes more sense to trade down in the Round 1. Let’s break down three teams that should trade down to try […]

The San Francisco 49ers own a pair of first-round picks in this week’s NFL Draft, but there seems to be a chance that they won’t actually end up using either of them. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 49ers are open to trading both of their first-round selections. San Francisco picked up an extra […]

The San Francisco 49ers employ arguably the best tight end in the NFL in George Kittle, but the team is looking to find a backup to Kittle. According to Forbes’ Vincent Frank, San Francisco has expressed interest in trading for New York Giants tight end Evan Engram. Not sure about Burton for the 49ers. Will […]

The time of the year when Wonderlic scores for incoming prospects for the NFL Draft are taken out of proportion has commenced. In defense of the prospects, Richard Sherman of the San Francisco 49ers revealed how the Wonderlic test really works. Yea the wonderlic is taken at a time where guys have little to no […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft finally here, there is plenty of speculation regarding the potential sleepers that will be available in the late rounds. The San Francisco 49ers are hoping not to make the same mistake they did the 2000 NFL Draft. That would be when they — along with the rest of the NFL […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Brieda officially signed his one-year tender to return to the Bay Area in 2020. The 49ers keep their backfield intact after ranking second in the NFL in rushing yards per game, with Breida rejoining Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. Breida broke out as the starter in 2018 season, rushing […]

San Francisco 49ers EDGE rusher Nick Bosa played with 2020 NFL Draft prospect Chase Young at Ohio State, so he understands first-hand why Young is regarded as one of the best players in the draft. In fact, Bosa also compared Young to current free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney because of his athletic ability (per Zachary […]

There has been a divide among the media and fans alike on whether Jimmy Garoppolo is the long-term solution at quarterback or not for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite the argument being had, teammate Arik Armstead didn’t waste time in defending his quarterback. “I mean, shoot, when he is on the field, we win,” Armstead […]

Raheem Mostert’s unique path to the NFL was put in full display during the San Francisco 49ers road to the Super Bowl last season. But the Niners running back doesn’t seem content with getting the chance to play under the bright lights, putting the Hall of Fame in his sights. Mostert has soaked in his […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 61 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 61 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 61 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL Mock Draft live […]

The San Francisco 49ers were essentially making a choice between Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner this spring, and they went with Armstead. The 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year, $85 million deal while trading Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Armstead was “shocked” […]

The NFL plans on enforcing their new playoff format in the 2020 season and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers is torn on the idea. While stuck in quarantine like the rest of us, Kittle reacted to the NFL expanding their playoffs. “I love it and I hate it at the same time,” Kittle […]

George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers is considered to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL right now. As an expert in tight ends, Kittle went ahead and named his top five tight ends in NFL history. Do you agree with @gkittle46? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AaMzSYZuaL — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 11, 2020 […]

The NFL could be faced with the decision to play some of their regular-season games without large crowds due to the coronavirus. With months to go until the season starts, George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers spoke about the possibility of games being played without fans. “Home games will definitely be weird but if […]

Before Tom Brady chose to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there were rumors floating around that the San Francisco 49ers could pursue him in free agency. After the dust has settled, George Kittle revealed what he thought about Brady possibly joining the team. Here’s what Kittle had to say about whether he was buying […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. They are tied for second in Super Bowl victories with five and are third in appearances with seven. This includes their appearance in 2020 where they came up just short against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers are among the top […]

The San Francisco 49ers currently have two first-round picks in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. John Lynch already had the No. 31 overall pick, but made a blockbuster trade that sent defensive end DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the 13th overall selection. Now, the 49ers simply have to decide who they […]

The NFC West got even more competitive this offseason with the Arizona Cardinals making a splash move to acquire DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans. Even though they made the Super Bowl in 2019, the San Francisco 49ers can’t get content with the roster they currently have. While the Cardinals landed Hopkins via trade, San […]

The San Francisco 49ers were rumored to be making some significant changes under center this offseason. It appears they did not stop at quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The Athletic’s Michael Lombardi said on The GM Shuffle podcast that the 49ers reportedly turned down multiple trade offers for backup quarterback Nick Mullens: “There was about three teams […]