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As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for the 2025 training camp, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: balancing a championship-caliber roster with the financial and strategic realities of the NFL. The 49ers have made bold moves in recent years, but with a roster flush with talent and a few lingering contract conundrums, […]

While it’s not imminent, San Fransisco 49ers star George Kittle will eventually retire, and then he may head to WWE as a wrestler. Speaking to the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast (via NBC Sports Bay Area), Kittle discussed his future plans. He will keep playing “until I don’t have fun anymore,” but then he will […]

It is no secret that San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is the biggest fan of tight ends on the planet. He, along with Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen, started Tight End University, which is a camp directed at developing tight ends. During this year’s event in Nashville, Kittle spoke to the media. […]

After avoiding injuries in his first two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Christian McCaffrey appeared in just four games in 2024. As the veteran running back looks to rebound from one of the strangest setbacks of his career, head coach Kyle Shanahan believes everything is falling into place. Despite McCaffrey turning 29 on June […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers have spent the better part of the past five years as a perennial Super Bowl contender. With an elite defense, one of the most dynamic running backs in football, and a breakout quarterback in Brock Purdy, the Niners have come agonizingly close to hoisting another Lombardi Trophy a couple of times. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are a bit on the young side for 2025. But they still have a solid head coach. And here are the two hottest takes coming out of the 49ers’ 2025 minicamp. All eyes seem to be on Christian McCaffrey this season. And why not? When the running back is on the […]

The most prized addition to the San Francisco 49ers defense wasn’t a free agent defender. It’s Robert Saleh coming back as defensive coordinator. Which got George Kittle warning the league of “violence” ahead of 2025. The All-Pro tight end spoke to The Rich Eisen Show Wednesday to warn opposing offenses what’s coming. “Violence is coming […]

John Lynch, the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, didn’t hold back about the team’s difficult offseason. Every hard choice, from parting ways with key veterans to reshaping the roster, was guided by a clear vision. “We had to get younger and we had to get a little cheaper,” Lynch explained, highlighting the team’s […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch made it clear that the upcoming NFL season is a pivotal one for the team, with an offseason emphasis on youth development and long-term championship goals. Coming off a disastrous 6–11 finish that saw the Niners finish last in the NFC West, the team is reshaping its identity […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing season plagued by injuries and inconsistency. Now, they look to bounce back and reclaim their spot as NFC West champions. But not everyone will be around to see it happen. Three 49ers players are in danger of not making the roster after the 2025 minicamp concludes, and two […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle have been through a lot together. The former joined the franchise in 2017, and the latter was drafted a couple of months later. They weathered some rough beginnings, as the team went just 10-22 during their first two years in the Bay Area. […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently teased Brock Purdy over his massive contract extension. The franchise has locked up its quarterback for the foreseeable future, and now the pressure is on. After making the Super Bowl two seasons ago, San Francisco went through a very trying 2024 campaign. But the energy during mandatory […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a trade this offseason that they hope will help their pass rush. And offensive tackle Trent Williams is fully behind the team’s contract decision at quarterback. However, general manager John Lynch dropped an “embarrassing” admission about the 49ers’ struggles in 2024. Lynch made the comments on the Pat McAfee Show, […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to make moves in the 2025 offseason, most recently acquiring defensive end Bryce Huff via trade. One week after the trade, the former Philadelphia Eagles edge-rusher reflected on the eventful sequence that sent him across the country. Coming off a letdown season with the Eagles in 2024, Huff admitted he […]

Despite failing to make the playoffs in 2024 after appearing in the Super Bowl the previous season, the San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement with quarterback Brock Purdy on a five-year, $265 million extension. While the new deal gives the young passer security, head coach Kyle Shanahan would like to see Purdy play with more […]

The San Francisco 49ers are on a rebound tour this fall. They’ll aim to shed the memories of their injury-ravaged 2024. And their 6-11 campaign as they attempt to regain their past championship form. S.F. will lean on its star power at the disposal of head coach Kyle Shanahan. Brock Purdy now leads as a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are keeping fans in the loop with injury updates from head coach Kyle Shanahan after Tuesday’s minicamp session. He shed some light on which players will be ready for training camp and who will be sitting it out. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still on the sidelines as he works his […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers agreed on a five-year, $265 million extension this offseason. The deal will keep Purdy in San Francisco through the 2030 season. And 49ers offensive lineman Trent Williams has high hopes for the quarterback’s tenure with the team. “He is going to win a lot of games and this […]

Trent Williams is one of the most dominant and well-known offensive linemen in the NFL. He has been highly reliable along the offensive line as long as he has been in the league. The Washington Commanders drafted him, but since he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, his strengths have been highlighted […]

On the offensive side of the football, the San Francisco 49ers have a solid force on the line. And they’re developing a younger one on the other side of the ball. Also, there are two 49ers veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in the 2025 season. At the forefront are defensive tackles Kevin […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting a healthy Trent Williams soon. Williams practiced on Wednesday and looked agile following his ankle injury. That also means the “Achilles heel” for two NFL teams is coming back to the 49ers’ blindside. Pro Football Focus rolled out their list of “Achilles heel” players for each NFL team. The […]

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 […]

After 10 years in the NFL, Chris Conley is calling it a career. Conley, who entered the league with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010, will begin the next chapter of his life after spending the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. As Conley’s football career ends, he plans to begin a […]

Nick Bosa believes his new running mate will form a tantalizing duo alongside him for years to come. One month after the San Francisco 49ers took Mykel Williams with their first-round pick, Bosa already sees elite potential in the rookie. After working with Williams at the 49ers’ OTAs, Bosa had high praise for the rookie […]

The hits keep coming for the San Francisco 49ers, who got positive injury updates for Christian McCaffrey and offensive tackle Trent Williams. Also, ESPN gave the 49ers the best chance of a turnaround along with the Bears and Patriots. The 49ers were tabbed as the team most likely to go from worst to first in […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up for a 2025-26 season that will see them try to bounce back from last year’s disastrous campaign. The 49ers have already shelled out some serious cash this offseason, most notably to quarterback Brock Purdy on a brand new contract extension, but their big spending won’t be ending […]

Nick Bosa and Joey Bosa both went to Ohio State before wreaking havoc in the NFL, but have not shared a field since high school. However, when the latter was released by the Los Angeles Chargers early in the 2025 offseason, the former briefly believed the San Francisco 49ers might be interested in adding his […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering a widely viewed OTAs period for 2025. Fans are wondering how healthy certain stars are. Notably running back Christian McCaffrey — as the 49ers star has worked through a right knee injury. One insider dropped a “bouncy” update on “Run-CMC.” Which will likely draw the intrigue of the 49ers […]

Trent Williams is battling both father time and a return from a bad ankle ailment. Fans of the San Francisco 49ers witnessed optimism on Wednesday through a viral video that surfaced. The perennial All-Pro left tackle not only returned to action during OTAs. He noticeably looked quicker amid his ankle ailment, with NBC Sports Bay […]

The San Francisco 49ers will have high expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. The 2024 season was a complete disaster for the 49ers and surprising considering the team’s preseason expectations. San Francisco only managed to win six games during the regular season and finished the season at the bottom of the NFC West division […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a mid-sized defensive addition on Monday, acquiring defensive end Bryce Huff in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. One day later, the trade became official, with Huff passing his mandatory physical. Huff’s physical was the final requirement for the teams to complete the trade. He passed it on Tuesday to […]

As the San Francisco 49ers signed Mac Jones to be the backup for starting quarterback Brock Purdy, the young signal-caller could follow the path of another former first-round pick in Sam Darnold. While people question the new 49ers quarterback in Jones being a starter in the NFL, he could regain that ability with his current […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is having himself a moment. The pride of the Penn State Nittany Lions has officially been named the cover star of Madden 26, has landed his own cheesesteak collab with local legends Gino’s to offer fans “Steakquan’s” and has been given his flowers from all over the sporting world […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially moved on from defensive end Bryce Huff, finalizing a trade that sends the former New York Jets standout to the San Francisco 49ers. As confirmed Monday, the deal includes conditional pick terms that bring clarity to one of the biggest Eagles roster moves of the offseason. Jonathan Jones of NFL […]

The San Francisco 49ers never found their footing last season, underachieving on both sides of the ball and weathering injuries all throughout their roster. Perhaps the best way to sum up the 6-11, last-place campaign is to say they lacked an identity. One does not expect such a problem to plague the Kyle Shanahan-coached squad. […]

When Tyreek Hill bluntly requested a trade at the end of the 2024 season, it seemed like a storyline that would dominate the offseason. But after he rescinded the comment, the narrative quickly faded away. However, with the NFL offseason hitting the June 1 landmark, the discussions are back on the front page, with the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX with their most expensive free-agent acquisition as a healthy scratch. They signed edge rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million deal before last season. He was not fitting in with Vic Fangio’s defense and was scratched for the Super Bowl. After the Eagles traded Huff to the […]