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The San Francisco 49ers are one of the best teams in the NFL, but there are several positional battles that need to be ironed out during training camp before the team’s depth chart can be solidified. Kyle Shanahan’s squad is looking to make a run at the top of the NFL world during the 2024 […]

In addition to Trent Williams’s continued holdout, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line was dealt another blow during the first week of training camp. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that starting right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, which might require surgery. Shanahan didn’t provide any further specifics on the injury, […]

Things didn’t get off to a great start for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Mixed reviews came along with the 49ers picking him at No. 31 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. And he suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to miss training camp days. But things may be turning around. According […]

It’s been over two years since the San Francisco 49ers selected Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, making the former Iowa State quarterback “Mr. Irrelevant.” But as we quickly learned, never before has a Mr. Irrelevant been just so relevant. After injuries knocked both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo out […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting ready for another run at the Super Bowl in 2024. General manager John Lynch has been hard at work this offseason keeping the roster in championship form. The team recently added another player who should provide some wide receiver depth for training camp. According to Adam Schefter, the San […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2024 season determined to get back to the Super Bowl. After suffering a narrow defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 49ers know that they will have little margin for error this fall. That means they will have to be flawless in every phase of the game — […]

2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Willis discussed his career, his former team (the San Francisco 49ers) and ex-teammates (including NaVorro Bowman) during an appearance on the “Up & Adams Show,” hosted by Kay Adams on the NFL Network. His frank take on whether this could be the Niners’ last opportunity at winning […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with Brandon Aiyuk’s contract drama all offseason long, and now, they have another big issue they have to deal with in Trent Williams. While Aiyuk is holding in after he reported to training camp, Williams didn’t report at all, and is believed to be holding out as he […]

In 2024, the plan of attack for the Carolina Panthers has been all about putting their 2nd-year quarterback Bryce Young in the best position possible to succeed. It’s no secret that Young’s rookie season didn’t go too smoothly, but that was hardly a surprise given the iffy state of their offensive line and their arsenal […]

Brock Purdy was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft, becoming Mr. Irrelevant. Since that day, however, Purdy has built himself a commendable resume. Purdy’s amassed a 17-4 record as a starter and he’s won four playoff games. While Purdy is undoubtedly one of the most successful […]

The San Francisco 49ers contract negotiations with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continue to drag on. Aiyuk has officially requested a trade, and insiders have reported that multiple teams are interested in him. However, that does not mean that the 49ers have any plans on sending him away. Brandon Aiyuk reported for 49ers training camp […]

The things people say. Brandon Aiyuk has been in the news recently for not practicing and for requesting a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. But he found himself in a different spotlight when former Super Bowl champion Aqib Talib gave Aiyuk a top-three wide receiver label. Speaking on the Up & Adams Show with […]

The San Francisco 49ers were already elite last season, but there’s a reason why they might be even better this year. Quarterback Brock Purdy not only has another year under his belt, but he has a new-and-improved body and throwing velocity. Purdy spoke about the month he trained with throwing coach Will Hewlett in Jacksonville, […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2024 NFL season with high expectations. After a couple of years of near-misses and Super Bowl heartbreaks, the franchise is eager to finally win a title. As fans and analysts alike dissect the roster and speculate on potential outcomes, one surprising player emerges as a potential linchpin in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ front office has its work cut out for it. Not only is Brandon Aiyuk refusing to practice at camp, but three-time first-team All-Pro offensive tackle Trent Williams is holding out as he seeks a new deal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said contract talks have been ongoing, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2024 NFL season, which is set to begin in just over a month. The 49ers of course are coming off of yet another heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the third crushing big […]

The Brandon Aiyuk saga has been one of the biggest storylines throughout the offseason, so it was a shock to see the star wide receiver report to training camp with the rest of his teammates on Tuesday. As he continues to angle for a new contract, many folks figured Aiyuk would hold out in an […]

With the San Francisco 49ers coming up short in the Super Bowl, training camp will be an opportunity to regroup and build the foundation of their comeback. But before the 49ers can devise any final plans, they must navigate a trio of injuries. San Francisco has placed linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and defensive […]

Once the 2023 season came to a close, star San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle underwent core surgery. In the recovery from that surgery, Kittle was faced with a massive hurdle. Unable to workout much post operation, the tight end said he dropped all the way down to 214 lbs. However, now recovered from […]

With questions at quarterback before Brock Purdy stabilized things in 2023 for the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan pursued Tom Brady for a potential one-year run to try to win a Super Bowl before turning things back over to Purdy. Shanahan was confident that pursuing Brady would not be a blow to Purdy’s […]

Everyone knows that Kyle Shanahan previously had his sights on Tom Brady, but the San Francisco 49ers head coach was also hoping to lure the other face of the New England Patriots’ dynasty to the Bay Area. While talking to sports writer Tim Kawakami on The TK Show, Shanahan expressed how surprised he was that […]

Despite coming up short once again in their bid to capture the franchise’s sixth Lombardi Trophy, the San Francisco 49ers are full speed ahead into the 2024 season. A well-rounded team with stars on both sides of the ball, head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch are looking for ways to improve their team […]

The San Francisco 49ers front office led by John Lynch has not held contract extension talks with Brandon Aiyuk since May. Because of this, the elite wide receiver has requested a trade and is now looking for a new home that is willing to give him long-term security. The trade request has officially been made. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting some murky news as training camp begins. San Francisco’s tight end George Kittle is able to participate in drills and activities, per ESPN, which is certainly a good thing. But there’s also some bad news. Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall isn’t able to perform, per The Athletic. Pearsall is […]

It’s been a rocky offseason for Brandon Aiyuk, as he has spent the past few months looking for a contract extension from the San Francisco 49ers that simply hasn’t come his way. That led to him officially requesting a trade off the team recently, and as a result, everyone expected him to not report for […]

As the San Francisco 49ers ready themselves for the 2024 NFL season, a season in which they’ll need to do their best to fight off the dreaded Super Bowl loss hangover, they do so after an offseason in which the status of one of their top offensive weapons has been in doubt. Coming off of a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a tough situation regarding Brandon Aiyuk’s trade request. The 49ers do not want to lose one of their best offensive players, but they may not have enough cap space to pay everyone. Aiyuk knows that he deserves a new deal and has formally requested a trade. However, one NFL […]

Even after losing Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers and their fans still cannot catch a break. Recently, on Instagram, the NFL posted a carousel of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, most of them shirtless. You can probably guess what happened next.   View this post on Instagram   […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a pickle with Brandon Aiyuk’s contract negotiations. The two parties are obviously not close on the terms of a new contract that would keep Aiyuk in San Francisco for the long haul. Instead, Brandon Aiyuk has now officially requested a trade from the 49ers, which puts the team’s back against […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up to take part in the 2024-25 NFL season, which will begin for them in September with a game vs the New York Jets. The 49ers of course are coming off of a heartbreaking defeat in the Super Bowl vs the Kansas City Chiefs, but […]

The relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seems to be falling apart. Aiyuk, a valuable piece to the 49ers over the last four seasons, has made it clear he wants to be paid, and the 49ers appear to be unwilling to pay Aiyuk’s asking price. And according to Mike Florio, […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s girlfriend is Rochelle Searight. Aiyuk is currently a wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers, but he may not hold that title long. Aiyuk reportedly requested a trade from the 49ers during the 2024 offseason. He improved every season and would be a valuable addition to whichever team he joins. Aiyuk’s career hasn’t […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been known for the amount of key injuries his team experiences in the course of a season — or postseason. So having a deep roster helps. But having a loaded roster at the top raises the 49ers as an elite team for 2024, and ESPN hammered home […]

It’s been a rocky offseason for Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers. After a breakout 2023 campaign, Aiyuk entered the offseason looking for a new deal with the Niners. Unfortunately, no progress has been made towards a new contract, and that officially led to Aiyuk requesting a trade on Tuesday afternoon. While Aiyuk’s name […]

The San Francisco 49ers roster two of the best wide receiver in the NFL in Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. However, the best receiver currently on the 49ers may not be with the franchise when Week 1 rolls around. Aiyuk was ranked as the No. 10 wide receiver in the league in a poll featuring […]

With the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk unable to see eye-to-eye on contract talks, the star wide receiver has request a trade. If/when the 49ers trade Aiyuk, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain the most likely franchise to acquire him. The Steelers have the highest odds (+350) to be Aiyuk’s next team if it isn’t the […]

Since joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2018, Fred Warner has become a leader on the team’s defense and one of the best linebackers in the NFL. To some, Warner ranks at the absolute top of his position around the league. He received that distinction specifically from league executives, coaches and scouts in a poll […]

The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers are two teams on different levels of competitiveness. Kyle Shanahan and Co. are looking to make the most of their Super Bowl window with Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey still in their primes. Meanwhile, Jerod Mayo has a lot of work to do such that Drake Maye […]

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has officially handed in his trade request, but where is the best destination for him? There are plenty of good options. The Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, and his preferred destination, the Washington Commanders, are all teams that have been thrown out there. However, the best spot […]