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The San Francisco 49ers are currently making their final preparations for the upcoming NFL season, which will begin for them in less than a week. The 49ers have made several big moves this offseason, including signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a new lucrative contract, and are hoping that 2025 is the year they will be […]

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 […]

In a world where NFL offenses are better than ever, kicking has become a key part of the game. For the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy convinced Kyle Shanahan to buy in to him in the offseason. Now, he and the rest of the 49ers offense need to step up. Jake Moody, for one, is […]

The San Francisco 49ers made several roster moves on Thursday as the team continues to shape its depth ahead of next week’s regular-season opener, according to NBC’s Matt Maiocco. Maiocco reported on X, formerly Twitter, that the 49ers re-signed wide receiver Russell Gage Jr. and released safety Richie Grant. The team also signed quarterback Adrian […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost a lot of talent in the offseason. Deebo Samuel, Aaron Banks, Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, Charvarius Ward, Leonard Floyd, Javon Hargrave, and Maliek Collins all found new homes this offseason, which resulted in the biggest free agent spending deficit in league history. If the 49ers want to compete for a […]

Veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been on the chopping block for a few years with the Patriots, and he is finally getting a change of scenery. On Wednesday, shortly after the Patriots finalized their official 53-man roster for the 2025 season, Bourne was released by New England and is a free agent. The Patriots […]

The San Francisco 49ers have experienced some injury woes ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, especially in the wide receiver room. However, other injuries on the defensive line have caused some concern with the new season around the corner. On Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an optimistic update regarding the defensive line. With Dominick Puni […]

The San Francisco 49ers have faced several questions this offseason. Whether it was the health of its receivers, is the defense weaker than it has ever been under head coach Kyle Shanahan, or the Jauan Jennings contract drama. On Wednesday, 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed that Jennings previously requested a trade. But Lynch made […]

With all 32 teams making moves to finalize their rosters, the San Francisco 49ers made an under-the-radar acquisition on Wednesday. The franchise managed to improve its special teams unit before the start of the 2025-26 season. Reports indicate that veteran punter Thomas Morstead is signing with the 49ers to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s […]

Heading into the 2025 season, the San Francisco 49ers are looking healthier and hungrier, with an encouraging sign coming this week as rookie defensive end Mykel Williams returned to practice following a knee injury scare in camp. The first-round pick from Georgia had been sidelined earlier this month during joint drills with the Denver Broncos […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ bid to rebuild their wide receiver room continues. With injuries decimating their wide receiver corps, San Francisco has been hard at work trying to find people to fill in temporarily. They already made a move by trading for former Kansas City Chiefs WR Skyy Moore. Now, the 49ers are adding a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are prepping for their season opener less than a couple weeks away. Their divisional tilt against the Seattle Seahawks has been a matchup that has frequently had high stakes. A win would put the 49ers back on track towards the goals that were derailed last year, mostly due to injury. In […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with many issues on the offensive side of the ball. Specifically, the 49ers have problems in the receiving corps due to injuries. Those issues only got worse when Demarcus Robinson was suspended for three games out wide for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The suspension only leaves San […]

Injuries have been a big part of the San Francisco 49ers’ landscape this summer. But at least Christian McCaffrey looks solid so far. Assuming the 49ers don’t get devastated by injuries, here are three bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season. Closing with four straight losses, the 49ers went 6-11 last season. They also lost […]

The San Francisco 49ers have released veteran running back Jeff Wilson Jr., ESPN’s Senior NFL insider reported Tuesday. The move comes as the team finalizes its roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season, which begins next weekend. Wilson Jr., 29, signed with San Francisco on Aug. 11, marking a short-lived reunion with the franchise where […]

The San Francisco 49ers got a welcome boost on Monday as rookie defensive lineman Mykel Williams returned to practice after missing time with a knee injury. Williams, the team’s most recent first-round pick and a former standout at Georgia, had been sidelined since going down earlier this month during joint drills with the Denver Broncos. […]

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers didn’t give up too much to get Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders. And it could be a win-win for both teams. Furthermore, here is Robinson’s first impression of the 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan, according to a post on X by 95.7 The Game. “I’m very […]

Recently, the San Francisco 49ers traded with the Washington Commanders for running back Brian Robinson in exchange for a sixth round draft pick. Robinson figures to add another skill positional weapon to help out a 49ers offense led by newly resigned 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. On Monday, Robinson took part in his first practice with […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ receiving room needed an injection of talent. With Jauan Jennings nursing a calf injury and veteran Brandon Aiyuk out for a few weeks, it was clear that more help was needed. GM John Lynch decided to address it, trading for former Kansas City Chiefs second-rounder Skyy Moore a few days ago. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping for a bounce back year in 2025 after they missed the playoffs altogether in 2024 on the heels of their Super Bowl appearance. The 49ers made some big moves this offseason, including most notably fully committing to quarterback Brock Purdy by extending him on a new contract. The 49ers […]

Despite an unsatisfying 2024 season, the San Francisco 49ers are full steam ahead for 2025. The injuries and ineffectiveness that plagues head coach Kyle Shanahan’s roster will hopefully remain in the past, and the team is looking for a return to the postseason in 2025. While most of the Niners are locked in for the […]

Another year, another Jake Moody debacle during the offseason. Despite Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers seemingly committing to their former third-round pick ahead of the 2025 preseason, fans have found yet another reason to criticize the kicker’s standing with the team. Fans have been split on Moody throughout his two-year career, but the […]

In the midst of his height in popularity, San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey has launched a new clothing brand, While on Earth. McCaffrey made the announcement on social media on Monday, August 25, 2025. He is joining the brand as a co-founder and investor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian […]

Every year, fantasy football managers do endless amounts of research in the hopes of identifying the next sleeper. Sleepers are essentially players that were overlooked on draft day, falling down draft boards, but ultimately outproduced their ADP (average draft position) massively. So much so that these players tend to find themselves on fantasy football championship […]

The NFL trade market has been hot over the last few weeks, and the San Francisco 49ers have been right at the center of some of the action as they try to beef up on offense. The Niners pulled off one of the biggest trades of the preseason when they agreed to acquire running back […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with injuries as they get ready for Week 1, and it seems like most of the injuries are coming from the wide receiver room. The latest injury to pop up was Jacob Cowing, and he could miss some extended time, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “Kyle Shanahan said DE […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with injuries at the wide receiver position, and it’s hard to know who will be available when Week 1 comes around. One receiver in question is Jauan Jennings, who has been out for some time because of a calf injury. Luckily, it sounds like he’ll be ready when […]

The San Francisco 49ers were looking everywhere for wide receiver help this preseason while both Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk make their way back from injuries, and they found it in the form of Skyy Moore. Moore hasn’t been able to get his career off the ground in Kansas City, struggling to find playing time […]

The San Francisco 49ers closed out their preseason with a 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday, a game defined by turnovers and showcased linebacker Curtis Robinson’s fourth-quarter pick-six. The veteran defender returned an interception 32 yards for the go-ahead score with 6:06 remaining, a play that could strengthen his […]

Elijah Mitchell continues to push for a roster spot as the Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their preseason finale Friday night, and his most recent outing delivered more than just another score—it delivered a message. Mitchell’s preseason touchdown stood out in a 29-27 loss to the Chicago Bears, showcasing why he could be a key […]

After the San Francisco 49ers traded for running back Brian Robinson Jr. with the Washington Commanders, it could be a deal that favors the 49ers more than it appears on the surface. San Francisco landed Robinson Jr. in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. When Robinson Jr. was deemed inactive for the Commanders’ last preseason game, the […]

Brian Robinson Jr.’s time with the Washington Commanders has officially come to an end. Friday morning, Robinson Jr. was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Robinson Jr. was deemed inactive in the Commanders’ most recent preseason game, signaling an end to the relationship. The Commanders reportedly are […]

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to accentuate the positive as they deal with a ton of injuries. And they’ve been wheeling and dealing to cover depth issues. But there are still roster spots to be decided, and here are two surprise preseason cuts to watch before Week 1. At the head of the list […]

The San Francisco 49ers aren’t done wheeling and dealing! Two days after trading for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore, the Niners are now looking to retool another skill position. The Washington Commanders are sending running back Brian Robinson to the Bay for a sixth-round pick, per Adam Schefter. Robinson was selected by the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have massive injury problems at wide receiver. But they have their quarterback under wraps. And offensive tackle Tren Williams said he’s getting offensive player of the year vibes from Christian McCaffrey ahead of the 2025 season, according to a post on X by David Lombardi. Trent Williams on CMC: “Christian looks […]

Ricky Pearsall and the San Francisco 49ers have a tough situation going on in the receiving corps. Injuries continue to plague the position even though the 2025 NFL season is a few weeks away. Brandon Aiyuk continues to recover from an ACL injury he suffered last season, Jauan Jennings is nursing a calf injury, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing a turbulent preseason, with injuries to numerous wide receivers. As the 49ers trade rumors continue, many see them getting another receiver before Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Yet, there is another position that badly needs upgrading. The 49ers traded for Skyy Moore to help with their depleted […]

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy entered the 2025 offseason with a mutual interest in signing a long-term extension. While the deal eventually got done, Purdy admitted that the Buffalo Bills’ extension of Josh Allen threw his plans for a loop. Allen was not up for an extension, making his $250 million deal […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made several aggressive moves this offseason. San Fran handed out big contract extensions for Fred Warner and George Kittle earlier this summer. They also handed out a massive $265 million contract for QB Brock Purdy. It seems his head coach was a big part of making that deal come together. […]