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The San Francisco 49ers have been surrounded by endless trade buzz due to their impending contract negotiations with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 49ers are rumored to move on from Aiyuk, given the two sides are struggling to agree on a new extension. Despite the saga, San Francisco is still making moves to improve […]

When you look at the unofficial San Francisco 49ers depth chart in early August, as one does, you might find some surprises. You might have an eye-opening revelation or even find yourself nonplussed. And why is it unofficial if they officially released the depth chart? Unfortunately, that’s a question with no answer. After a tough […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade fiasco continues, but the San Francisco 49ers are not rushing to trade the wide receiver if a deal does not look good to them. There are several teams that are willing to give the 49ers what they want, but Aiyuk most likely doesn’t want to go to that team, and other […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seems destined to land with the Pittsburgh Steelers, beating out several reported suitors, including the New England Patriots. While the Patriots seemed like an odd fit as they attempt to rebuild in their post-Bill Belichick era, the Patriots reported contract offer to Aiyuk may have been the best […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation has led to rumors of a potential trade. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been linked to teams such as the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, Aiyuk’s unwillingness to participate in NFL training camp and practice is bothering 49ers head […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly have an agreement in place with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a trade, and the terms of the deal and contract details are being hammered out, according to Andrew Fillipponi of 937 The Fan. In the last day or so, the New England Patriots bowed […]

The trade saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers continues. As of Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns have become the favorite to land the coveted wideout, as the Patriots have ended their Aiyuk pursuit, citing a lack of interest from the wide receiver in joining the team. With their withdrawal, the Patriots have joined […]

The San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk may not have a no-trade clause on his contract, but he may as well have one due to his control over any possible trade. While the 49ers agreed to trade frameworks with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, there still is no official deal because of the […]

The New England Patriots are out of the running in the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. They are no longer pursuing a trade for the San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver after gaining steam as a possible landing spot in the past couple of days. But the reported reason might demoralize and […]

The New England Patriots seem to be one of the finalists in the sweepstakes for San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco has negotiated the framework of a possible deal involving Aiyuk with New England, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported. Additionally, the 49ers have given Aiyuk to discuss a deal […]

The possibility of Brandon Aiyuk leaving the San Francisco 49ers is getting more real by the minute. Both star edge rusher Nick Bosa and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke candidly about the situation on Tuesday, and neither sounded confident the organization would retain the reliable wideout. Bosa acknowledged that the trade rumors are far from […]

The San Francisco 49ers will enter the 2024 NFL season with high expectations following their Super Bowl 58 runner-up showing. The 49ers will have two MVP candidates returning to their offense; however, one of them, Christian McCaffrey, was dealt a concerning injury update during training camp on Tuesday. McCaffrey has a calf strain and will […]

Brandon Aiyuk wants to get paid like one of the best receivers in the game, but the San Francisco 49ers won’t bite. Meanwhile, several teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers want to break up the fracturing marriage. Earlier today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Steelers aren’t likely to land Aiyuk. “I don’t expect Pittsburgh to be […]

One of the biggest sagas of the 2024 NFL offseason took a turn on Monday when reports surfaced suggesting that the San Francisco 49ers were now open to trading away star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. With no progress being made towards a long-term extension between the two sides, the Niners have allegedly shifted gears and […]

If you’re a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, you might want to strap in for a long day. The recent contract extension saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers seems to be coming to an end, as the 49ers have agreed to a trade framework with the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots, to […]

A new wrinkle in the form of Deebo Samuel may have worsened the stalled contract extension talks between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk. Samuel’s excellent showing at 49ers training camp may have convinced the team to think about sending Aiyuk to another team instead of keeping him around long-term. For months, Aiyuk and […]

Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors reached a fever pitch on Monday. Reports indicated that the San Francisco 49ers receiver was more likely to be traded than sign an extension at this point. Aiyuk trade ideas began being floated soon after. However, those ideas may soon become a reality. The 49ers have reportedly agreed to trade frameworks […]

As the San Francisco 49ers wade through the waters of an incredibly murky contractual situation with Brandon Aiyuk, with rumors suggesting that a preseason trade is becoming more likely than an extension ahead of Week 1, GM San Francisco 49ers John Lynch has continued to work the phones to improve his team and has secured […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to enter the 2024 NFL season with one of the most talented rosters in the league. However, the 49ers continue to have a contract dispute with one of their top contributors. Rumors suggest that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is more likely to be traded from San Francisco amid […]

As the silent civil war between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk extends deeper into the summer, a recent report from NFL.com hints that an eventual reunion between the two sides may be in the cards before the start of the regular season, with a trade now appearing more likely than an extension. “Contract […]

Besides his run of interceptions, San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy admitted to reporters that he is unsure whether or not he will play in the team’s NFL preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. This admission comes as the team evaluates which starters to play in comparatively lower-stakes games. Moreover, Purdy remains in recovery […]

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL. That is saying a lot, considering the high frequency of injuries in football. Smith, who played pro football for the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders (then the Washington Redskins) fractured his right leg during a […]

With stars like Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams not in camp, maybe the San Francisco 49ers have reason to worry. That’s true even if they keep getting guys with 99 OVR ratings for Madden 25. But most of the worries could be centered on key players struggling early during training camp. At the head of […]

Coming off of a heart-breaking loss in Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2024 offseason has certainly not gone as smoothly as folks in the Bay Area would’ve hoped. The 49ers enter training camp with two notable holdouts… All-Pro receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and four-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, a crucial pair […]

The San Francisco 49ers came as close to a Super Bowl title as a team can without actually raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. The extended the Kansas City Chiefs to overtime in the championship game but ultimately fell short of their goal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and his team are intent on getting […]

For San Francisco 49ers fans, it was exciting to see head coach Kyle Shanahan embrace with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the middle of the field at practice last Wednesday. While some will be quick to point that it means an agreement has been made on a new contract which prompted a hold out, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering a crucial 2024 season. They have been one of the NFC’s best teams for several seasons in a row, but they haven’t been able to cash that in for a Super Bowl victory. San Francisco is hopeful that they can get at least one championship with their strong roster […]

It was quite a successful 2023 season for the San Francisco 49ers, representing the NFC in the Super Bowl but coming up short. With the offense humming right along with Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and Brandon Aiyuk leading the way, this team looks to continue its reign as the best NFC team in 2024. San […]

On Saturday afternoon, as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will receive his gold jacket and his bronze bust, and will officially be inducted into the most prestigious football fraternity in the world. Fans from all across the country make the trip each […]

Despite losing in the biggest game, the San Francisco 49ers had an impeccable season led by star quarterback Brock Purdy who is looking to build off of an impressive 2023 and produce at a high level in his third year with the team. It seems as if it will be heading that way as San […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk going to sign a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers? Although the situation is still clouded in uncertainty, Pat McAfee revealed an intriguing update Wednesday on The Pat McAfee Show. We’ve got Brandon Aiyuk dapping up John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan 👀👀#PMSLive #FTTB pic.twitter.com/FGuB0ugWJr — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 31, 2024 […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a contract standoff with Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco has been trying to extend the young star for the whole summer but the two sides haven’t been able to agree to terms. Meanwhile, the price that Aiyuk will demand for an extension could be climbing as other wide receivers around […]

The Madden 25 99 Club just received its next member, as 49ers’ Trent Williams joins teammate Christian McCaffrey as the highest rated players in the game. The 36-year old Offensive Tackle earned his rating by being one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history. This isn’t the first time he’s earned the highest rating, […]

Although there was some volatility, Terrell Owens provided San Francisco 49ers fans with a multitude of memorable moments during his eight-year tenure with the franchise. Now, his son is hoping to make a name for himself in Santa Clara. That difficult undertaking begins at training camp. Terique Owens did not look the part of a […]

Timing can be so cruel sometimes. On the day when Brock Purdy was revealed to be ranked the 28th-best player on the NFL’s annual top 100 list, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw four interceptions at training camp. Despite all the success he has already enjoyed in the league, the former Mr. Irrelevant is constantly […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with a couple of huge contract disputes in the early days of training camp. Both Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams are holding out for new contracts. Aiyuk and Williams are both hugely important players on the 49ers offense, so the team is heavily incentivized to get some deals done. […]

San Francisco 49ers’ HB Christian McCaffrey officially joins the Madden 25 99 Club today, as he received the highest rating the game offers. Announced today on ESPN’s Get Up, McCaffrey now joins Tyreek Hill as one of five players with a 99 OVR Rating. For those new to Madden, the 99 Club represents the highest […]

Injuries are part of the NFL game, and the San Francisco 49ers are already experiencing their share. Fortunately, the 49ers got rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall back in the mix Monday. But unfortunately, the 49ers were dealt a pair of new injury blows at training camp, according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. At […]

Between Spencer Burford’s injury, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract negotiations, and Trent Williams’ contract negotiations, the San Francisco 49ers are under pressure. Thankfully, some good news came San Francisco’s way today to help relieve tension. Rookie wideout Ricky Pearsall, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, has been activated from the active/non-football injury list. As a […]