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As the San Francisco 49ers deal with the contract disputes of Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams, they are also fine-tuning their 53-man roster with the hopes of remaining the top dogs in the NFC. They are planning to sign former Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker, who was released by Detroit in February. The 49ers are […]

The New York Jets will start the 2024 season in prime time against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners may have some players on the outs with the team right now but Robert Saleh isn’t counting on them missing any games. Saleh will face his old team, for which he served as defensive coordinator prior […]

Despite reaching the Super Bowl last season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remains an enigma in the eyes of many fans. The NFL is also conflicted when it comes to evaluating the former Mr. Irrelevant. There is an ongoing debate that centers around skill versus system. Is head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme, which […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy went from being “Mr. Irrelevant” to an MVP finalist last season. 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel couldn’t be prouder of the Iowa State alum. Samuel sounded off about Purdy’s smarts, via NFL Network. “His decision making is through the roof.” @19problemz is impressed with the leadership abilities from his QB1 […]

The San Francisco 49ers have closed an eventful training camp by finalizing their 53-man roster. Brandon Aiyuk has not reported to camp, Trent Williams was unsurprisingly left off the roster, and they made another eye-opening roster move. Running back Elijah Mitchell was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old back has […]

After suffering more injuries than almost any other team in the NFL over the course of the offseason, it’s safe to say the San Francisco 49ers will have at least a few unlikely starters come Week 1, as even the likes of Talanoa Hufanga, Ricky Pearsall, and Spencer Burford could miss their expected starts when […]

Former San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis joined Monday’s episode of the NFL Network’s Emmy Award-winning show, “Good Morning Football.” When the discussion shifted to tight end George Kittle, Davis was quick to offer high praise. “Yeah, George Kittle, I think of him as a magician,” said Davis. “I watch him. One thing that […]

While the San Francisco 49ers deal with the contract situations of standout Trent Williams and another key player in Brandon Aiyuk, it’s hard to imagine they care that Manti Te’o got brutally honest about why they are not the NFC West favorite. But Te’o chimed in anyway, saying the 49ers look tired — even though […]

Former Super Bowl champion and NFL analyst Andrew Whitworth isn’t heavily favoring the San Francisco 49ers to win it all this year. Whitworth stated that with left tackle Trent Williams out indefinitely, it’s challenging to crown the 49ers as the team to beat in 2024, via Up & Adams Show. “I don’t think that they […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to make moves ahead of the 2024 NFL season, as they released former starting running back Matt Breida. Breida fell through the depth chart, with the likes of Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo coming in ahead of him, and they ultimately decided they did not need him with […]

Everyone loves the passing game, and in the modern NFL, passing attacks are of the utmost importance to offenses. Teams like to spread their offenses out and toss the football down the field. Because of that, having an elite receiving corps is crucial to putting up big scoring numbers in the NFL. Ahead of cut-down […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with two players who want new contracts, and both look like they could potentially go over into the regular season. Trent Williams, one of the best offensive tackles in the league, is looking for his contract to be adjusted, and he’s been doing other things in his spare time […]

It is supposed to be another good year for the San Francisco 49ers. This is true even if they can’t figure things out with Brandon Aiyuk. And like other NFL teams, the 49ers have two surprise preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1. In the mix for this unwanted position are running […]

The San Francisco 49ers received a great injury status update regarding their first-round rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told the 49ers media that the former Florida Gators pass-catcher will be at practice on Monday, finally returning after many weeks spent out due to a shoulder injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL […]

The San Francisco 49ers are still searching for that elusive sixth Super Bowl ring and will look to shatter their win total. We’re here to share our NFL odds series and make the 49ers 2024 over-under wins total prediction and pick. The 49ers started the 2023 season on a hot streak, winning their first five […]

The final play of the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders was nothing short of chaotic — a true spectacle that encapsulated the unpredictable nature of football. With the game tied at 24 and just three seconds remaining, fourth-string quarterback Tanner Mordecai lined up at the 49ers’ own 45-yard line for […]

The San Francisco 49ers are ready for revenge in 2024. San Francisco suffered another Super Bowl defeat to Kansas City, fueling their hunger to right the wrongs of future seasons this year. Unfortunately, the team was dealt some discouraging injury news during their final preseason game of the year. The 49ers sustained multiple injuries on […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk travelled with the team to their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. However, he did not suit up and play for the team, as they are still in the process of either negotiating a new contract or trading him. The saga has gone on throughout […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL future is still uncertain as of this story’s writing. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky explained how Aiyuk’s absence from the San Francisco 49ers, if he does indeed get traded, could impact QB Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. “Yeah, it’s a big deal,” Orlovsky said, via NFL on ESPN. “This […]

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best tight end rooms in the NFL led by George Kittle. Now they have made a move to bring back a well known player who played quarterback at Virginia Tech and has the size and athleticism to make an impact: Logan Thomas. The news was announced by […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shared his thoughts on what makes Brock Purdy different from every other quarterback in the league, via 95.7 The Game. Kittle expressed strong confidence and high praise for Purdy, emphasizing how the young QB’s presence and performance has impacted the team. Kittle, known for his candid, insightful, and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders host their former neighbors in the San Francisco 49ers for the finale of the preseason. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a 49ers-Raiders prediction and pick. Here are the NFL Preseason odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NFL Preseason Odds: 49ers-Raiders Odds San Francisco 49ers: -7.5 (-110) Moneyline: -340 […]

After another heartbreak in the Super Bowl last season, the San Francisco 49ers are looking to make another run at raising the Lombardi Trophy. With multiple rumors circulating surrounding the team trading the 2023 All-Pro wide receiver amidst contract negotiations, the 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan should look to trade for Jack Conklin. Adding […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with two contract disputes with key players Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams, and while there is not much news on Aiyuk, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed a positive development with Williams. “I’ve had some contact with him,” Kyle Shanahan said, via Cam Inman of 49ers.com. “Been good talking to […]

The Brandon Aiyuk trade saga is still not over, even though San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan jokingly admitted that there remains no new information about the star wideout’s trade situation. As of Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in play for Aiyuk, as the New England Patriots had nixed their offer many weeks ago. However, the […]

When it comes to pure football acumen, few players are on the level of San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner. Somehow drafted in the third round out of BYU all the way back in 2018, Warner has rapidly transformed himself into a lethal weapon for the 49ers, holding up incredibly well against the pass, […]

If a new contract extension or trade is on the way for Brandon Aiyuk, there isn’t much time left to get it done. Between getting the fifth-year receiver caught up to speed on a new team, system and playbook, the Steelers may only have until Labor Day (Monday, September 2) to make something happen. For […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been embroiled with contract disputes throughout the summer. Obviously the main headline has been Brandon Aiyuk’s negotiations, but left tackle Trent Williams is seeking a new contract as well. One 49ers defender recently spoke with the media about how these negotiations have impacted his view on his own contract. Lenoir […]

Christian McCaffrey has been fighting through a calf injury as he prepares for the San Francisco 49ers’ 2024 season. It’s not an ideal way to get going on a new campaign but there isn’t a bunch of concern. McCaffrey has eluded injuries for the most part after previously dealing with several major ones during his […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are currently the walking wounded, with over a dozen players on the injury report for one reason or another, Kyle Shanahan has still been afforded plenty of chances to evaluate the player he’ll be going into battle with come Week 1, from rookie UDFAs just fighting for a practice squad […]

The San Francisco 49ers have high aspirations as they enter the 2024 season. SF is coming off a Super Bowl 58 runner-up finish. Unfortunately, the 49ers have had injury woes pop up during NFL Preseason, and offensive lineman Jon Feliciano is one of the latest developments. Jon Feliciano has had surgery to address a knee […]

The San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are continuously talking about a new contract extension which appears to have “movement on a deal” according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. There was immense talks about other teams being involved like the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it appears likely that Aiyuk will stay with the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently dealing with two crucial holdouts as the regular season quickly approaches. The 49ers have been without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and tackle Trent Williams at training camp as they are hoping to reach agreements with the team before the season starts. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about […]

The odyssey involving San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is ongoing as he looks to find a suitable contract whether it be with his current team or the Pittsburgh Steelers, which have been heavily rumored to land the pass catcher. However, there is new reports that the deals between the two teams are […]

We’re barely six months removed from Brock Purdy nearly leading the San Francisco 49ers to their first Super Bowl win since 1995, but on Sunday night during the Niners’ second preseason game of the year, Purdy must’ve felt like that Super Bowl loss was actually six years ago, not six months ago. Not surrounded by […]

There is no question as to who would start the season as QB1 for the San Francisco 49ers. Brock Purdy has that position on lock after making 21 solid starts for the 49ers over the past two seasons. On the other hand, the QB2 distinction remains up for grabs — although perhaps not for long. […]

It’s obvious that Brock Purdy will be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, but there are still questions on who be the backup to him. Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen are the two battling for the N0.2 spot, and head coach Kyle Shanahan has been impressed with both of them. Last week, Allen […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are still trying to iron out a contract extension for Brandon Aiyuk, Christian McCaffrey is talking about playing for a long time. But two lesser-known 49ers first-stringers are fighting for starting jobs they may be in danger of losing ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Injuries have reared their ugly […]

Brock Purdy has been a member of the San Francisco 49ers since 2022, when he went from Mr. Irrelevant to the most unlikely starting quarterback in the NFL. Over that run, he’s been questioned at every turn, set records that previously seemed impossible for a seventh-round pick, and has become arguably the most polarizing player […]