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The San Francisco 49ers have been a model of consistency in recent NFL seasons. However, stability wasn’t exactly their calling card in the 2024 season. Now, with the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, the 49ers are no longer in a position to simply tweak around the edges. They’re now tasked with filling meaningful gaps across […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up for the 2025 NFL Draft, where they have the 11th overall pick in the first round. San Francisco is coming off of a disappointing year in which they missed out on the playoffs altogether after 2023’s run to the Super Bowl. Due to the veteran status of […]

There’s been some buzz that George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers are in the middle of contract negotiations. The franchise recently held its first session of voluntary workouts this offseason, and the star tight end was a no-show. For that reason, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that it was a sign that Kittle […]

Although San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey battled injuries throughout 2024, he’s ready for 2025 to commence. When speaking to reporters, he explained how he’s feeling and what the injury process has been like. “I’m feeling great,” McCaffrey said via ESPN. “It’s been such a smooth process, a lot of hard work. As soon […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward position as a franchise. San Francisco only won six games in 2024 and finished last in the NFC West. They also made some roster purges to start the offseason, getting rid of expensive older players. At the same time, franchise superstars like Brock Purdy and George Kittle […]

The San Francisco 49ers have shed a lot of talent this offseason as they prepare to hand star quarterback Brock Purdy a massive contract extension. And according to a recent report, it sounds like the two sides are closing in on a deal that would end up making Purdy one of the highest-paid players in […]

While there is always a lot of emphasis on trading up in the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers might be looking to trade down. If they are unable to do so, however, they could bring in Georgia football defensive end Mykel Williams. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner believes the 49ers could benefit from adding Williams to […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still looking to secure a big bag from his team, as he and the Niners negotiate for a new contract. While the absence of a fresh deal from San Francisco could have been a reason for Purdy not to show up on the first day of the team’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward phase as a franchise. San Francisco’s 2024 season went about as bad as they could imagine, winning only six games and finishing last in the NFC West. The 49ers purged their roster of older, expensive players earlier this offseason with an eye on the future. It seems […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the San Francisco 49ers as the club lost 11 starters through free agency and trade. With the club seemingly making vast changes to the roster, there’s speculation that the front office wants to get a new contract extension finalized for tight end George Kittle. However, it sounds like the […]

The NFL Draft is just a few days away, and there has been a lot of talk about teams looking to make trades. In most cases, teams want to trade up so they can get that one key player, but this year, several teams want to trade back, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN’s […]

George Kittle might be enjoying his NFL offseason, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end is still grabbing headlines—this time for stealing the show at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Always ready for the spotlight, Kittle brought his signature energy and larger-than-life personality to WWE’s biggest event, reminding everyone why he remains one of the […]

Tyler Shough isn’t your typical NFL Draft prospect. Standing 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, with a huge arm and NFL athleticism, Shough is one of the more well-traveled players in college football history, appearing in three games for Oregon before transferring to Texas Tech in 2021, and finally finishing out his career at Louisville as a seventh-year […]

Many NFL fans and analysts consider the San Francisco 49ers to be the greatest team in league history. The team is tied for second in both Super Bowl wins (five) and appearances (eight). But unlike a team like the New England Patriots, San Francisco’s success dates all the way back to the league’s early days. […]

Folks around the NFL are debating the wisdom of the San Francisco 49ers trading either Brandon Aiyuk or dealing quarterback Brock Purdy. That could weigh heavily on what they do in the draft. And here is the San Francisco 49ers 2025 NFL mock draft. Slotted at No. 11 in the first round, the 49ers have options […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and rumors of what teams may have planned are starting to heat up. While it seems like the top of the draft order is roughly coming together, there are always a few surprises coming on draft night in the heat of the moment. One of the teams […]

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 […]

There may be a scenario in which the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers would collaborate in a trade featuring Brock Purdy and TJ Watt. Former NFL player Chris Canty appeared as a special guest on ESPN Radio on Sunday. He proposed the idea that the 49ers and Steelers should negotiate a major trade with […]

The San Francisco 49ers look positioned to draft a wide receiver for the second straight year. The Deebo Samuel trade opens up that possibility ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Samuel got sent to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth round draft pick. Except one mock draft doesn’t project the Niners waiting until […]

It seems like the San Francisco 49ers are the prime team to make a draft-day trade. And it could include the services of Brandon Aiyuk. However, an ex-NFL player called the idea of trading quarterback Brock Purdy “disrespectful,” according to a post on X by First Take. @damienwoody is not with the idea of the […]

While the San Francisco 49ers look at the big picture in the draft, they know the importance of using their bounty of picks for a few sleepers. But here is the 49ers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The No. 1 need for the 49ers is improving their defensive line. They have a lot of elements […]

The San Francisco 49ers face one of their biggest drafts yet in the era of John Lynch. The general manager must use this 2025 NFL Draft class to reignite enthusiasm following a stumbling 6-11 mark. Lynch has won over the 49ers Faithful before during this time of year. George Kittle rose as a fifth round […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers follow through with a long-anticipated trade of Brandon Aiyuk? And will that spur their decision in the upcoming draft? Whatever the case, here are three reasons Mason Graham is the perfect fit for the 49ers in the 2025 NFL Draft. First, the 49ers have a strong need to improve at […]

Trade rumors are flying for the San Francisco 49ers. Would they even consider dealing Brock Purdy? For a look into their future, here is a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator. Holding a powerful pick, the 49ers have options with their No. 11 selection. The 49ers enter the […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers wheel and deal in the first round of the draft? And will they make the right picks when their turn comes? One prediction has the 49ers making a bold trade to move up to the Raiders’ spot. The 49ers would use the earlier pick to grab Michigan defensive tackle Mason […]

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 […]

As John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan, and the San Francisco 49ers head into the 2025 NFL Draft, they’re making a first-round selection for the second year in a row following the infamous trade that resulted in drafting Trey Lance. However, even though the 49ers eventually selected Lance, Grant Cohn of 49ers On SI doesn’t believe he […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, no team needs to hit a home run more than the San Francisco 49ers. A Super Bowl participant not too long ago, the 49ers fell apart in spectacular fashion in 2024, going from the penthouse to the cellar of the NFC West before saying goodbye to multiple former […]

The San Francisco 49ers face a big, expensive decision in whether to extend quarterback Brock Purdy or not. But the team may feel all right with their backup if Purdy decides to sit out for a bigger deal. While it would seem logical for the 49ers to ink their 25-year-old quarterback to an extension, there […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers have yet to come to an agreement on a contract extension, which has led to speculation that the former ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ could be traded instead. Although team general manager John Lynch and owner Jed York appear willing to sign Purdy to what will surely be a lucrative, long-term […]

The San Francisco 49ers have grabbed NFL Draft gems over the years. Regardless if they plucked them from the first or seventh round (Brock Purdy regarding the latter). April’s upcoming draft, however, presents a far pivotal one for general manager John Lynch. The GM and head coach Kyle Shanahan need this draft class to reignite […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and the San Francisco 49ers rumor mill is heating up. After allowing 17 players to leave the roster, the front office must find ways to fill the void. One insider hints at who the franchise may select in the first round of the upcoming draft. One of […]

 Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen is one of the 2025 NFL Draft’s hottest commodities at defensive tackle. In Field Yates’ latest mock draft for ESPN, the NFL analyst foresees Nolen being selected 11th overall by the San Francisco 49ers. In Yates’ opinion, Nolen will be the second interior defensive lineman off the board behind […]

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, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have endured quite a bit of roster turnover early on this offseason, and they may not be done just yet. After he endured an ugly 2024 campaign, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that the team plans on bringing in some competition for kicker Jake Moody by signing a player in free […]

When the San Fransisco 49ers looked to pay quarterback Brock Purdy, it took some serious sacrifice from team owner Jed York. After Purdy was underpaid in his rookie deal, it is a matter of time before he gets a lucrative deal. David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reported York’s thoughts about making sacrifices to […]

By following up a Super Bowl appearance with a 6-11 season, the San Francisco 49ers entered the 2025 offseason with a lot of work in front of them. After guiding the 49ers through a moderate free agency, general manager John Lynch enters the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 11 overall pick. Ahead of the […]

San Franciso 49ers kicker Jake Moody came into the NFL with a lot of hype. He was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and that doesn’t happen very often for kickers. Kickers are typically late selections or undrafted free agents, but that’s how good Moody was in college. He was nearly […]

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 […]