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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 […]

Former NFL wide receiver Wes Welker had gone from undrafted and unheralded pass-catcher in his first few years in the league to a perennial Pro Bowler with the New England Patriots. Naturally, Welker had hoped to remain with the Patriots when he hit free agency in the spring of 2013, but the Patriots were not […]

Veteran cornerback Quinton Dunbar was traded from the Washington Redskins to the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason. Despite being forced to switch teams in addition to making his way all the way across the country in the process, Dunbar is definitely joining a franchise that is ready to win now as opposed to one that […]

The San Francisco 49ers are going off an impressive Super Bowl run to cap off the 2019 NFL season. Unfortunately, there is still plenty of speculation regarding whether or not quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can get the job done. Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when it came to the notion of Garoppolo being carried […]

One of the side effects of the outbreak of COVID-19 is the acceleration of connecting with folks from their homes. The subsequent shutdown of businesses and schools have forced people to stay inside. For San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle, that means giving fans exclusive access to his workouts from his own home. […]

Despite making it to the Super Bowl to cap off the 2019 season, the San Fransisco 49ers find themselves with a top 15 pick in April’s upcoming NFL Draft. While they had to give up star defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts to get their selection (No. 13), it gives the Niners a […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is going to be held a bit differently than previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the San Francisco 49ers aren’t using that as an excuse. With less than a month until the Cincinnati Bengals are on the clock, John Lynch made it clear how San Francisco is approaching the […]

Some say the NFL fullback is extinct. Don’t tell that to Kyle Juszczyk. Based on his Instagram post on Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers fullback has apparently been channeling his inner Ivan Drago. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KN4ywpc01/ Seems like Juszczyk is making good use of his time when there isn’t much else to do. The 28-year-old, who played […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is on the trade block, but one team that won’t be trying to bring him in is the San Francisco 49ers. There have been a lot of rumors about Beckham’s future on the team, and Bart Scott of ESPN confirmed the Browns are actively shopping him. “Just know […]

From 1991 until he retired after the 2010 season, NFL quarterback Brett Favre slung the ball all around the field better than 99% of the rest of the gunslingers in the league’s history. While completing too many passes to the other team, Favre’s legacy is far reaching and his name, while etched in some of […]

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon signed with the San Francisco 49ers a few offseasons ago. However, he has yet to formally suit up for San Francisco; the former Vikings standout has been plagued by various injuries ever since signing with the 49ers. Now, with the most recent NFL offseason fully underway, McKinnon will […]

Growing up in San Mateo California, it only makes sense that Tom Brady was raised as a die-hard San Fransisco 49ers fan. As a big Niners fan in the ’80s and early ’90s, there was no bigger role model than Joe Montana. While Brady was in attendance for “The Catch” in the 1981 NFC Championship […]

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Travis Benjamin to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Benjamin has spent the last four seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he was limited to just five games due to a quad […]

Emmanuel Sanders only spent half of a season with the San Francisco 49ers before signing with the New Orleans Saints in free agency, but the impact he left in the Bay Area was indelible. Fellow wide receiver Kendrick Bourne raved about Sanders, both in terms of his on-field and off-the-field leadership, per Matt Maiocco of […]

The Denver Broncos continue to remain active as the NFL offseason progresses. While this time bolstering the team’s defense, the Broncos have retained linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu. According to a Monday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Attaochu and the Broncos agreed to a one-year contract. However, the financial terms of the newly inked pact […]

The San Francisco 49ers already boast one of the best defensive lines in the NFL, and now they’re just adding some depth. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, San Francisco has signed defensive end Kerry Hyder to a one-year deal. Source: Former #Cowboys and #Lions pass-rusher Kerry Hyder is signing with the #49ers on a […]

Richard Sherman put together a spectacular season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2019 and the organization is rewarding him for it. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Sherman is receiving a bonus despite missing the incentive mark this past season. Source: the 49ers gave All-Pro CB Richard Sherman a $1M signing bonus to account for […]

Emmanuel Sanders is one of the top wide receivers on the market, but he has already made up his mind for where he wants to play next year, the San Francisco 49ers. During a Facebook live on Thursday, Sanders said he would like to run it back with the Niners, but he knows anything could […]

The coronavirus pandemic is hurting everyone. That seems to be especially true to a lot of employees that are losing their jobs. The San Francisco 49ers realize this. In the sports world, which includes the 49ers, that’s a lot of people. And we aren’t talking about the athletes. We are talking about the employees of […]

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back fifth-year running back Jerick McKinnon after restructuring his contract. Per NFL Insider Adam Caplan, the Niners have taken off the final year of McKinnon’s original contract (2021) and have dropped his 2020 salary to the veteran’s minimum of $2 million with per-game roster bonuses. After four promising years […]

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back defensive linemen Ronald Blair III. The 27-year-old Blair agreed to re-sign with the defending NFC champs on a 1-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport at NFL Network. Blair was slated to hit the market when the NFL’s free agency period begins on March 18th. The #49ers are bringing […]

The San Francisco 49ers want to return to the Super Bowl as soon as possible, so it’s in their best interests to keep as many of their key players as possible. One of their key signings is Jimmie Ward as he commits to another stint with the team that drafted him in 2014. NFL.com’s Ian […]

Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper signed a four-year, $44 million contract on Monday, March 16—the first day of the NFL’s free agency—but he could have been a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers, along with the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears, were one of the first teams to […]