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The San Francisco 49ers have been in contract extension talks with quarterback Brock Purdy throughout the offseason. With training camp approaching, general manager John Lynch opened up about the negotiations, and it sounds like a deal could be reached soon. During a guest appearance on the “Unbuttoned” podcast hosted by Chris Simms, Lynch shared some […]

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have yet to sign a long-term contract, calling into question where the former Mr. Irrelevant will remain with the franchise long-term. However, according to NFL insider Dianna Russini, we might see a big-money Purdy contract signing with the 49ers much sooner than expected. “The sense I’m getting […]

Throughout his eight-year run as a head coach, Kyle Shanahan has been known to favor his veterans. With George Kittle finally inking an extension, the San Francisco 49ers re-added his former backup, Ross Dwelley, to their tight end room. The 49ers welcomed Dwelley back to the team on a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward position as a franchise. San Francisco parted ways with several of their veteran stars in an epic roster purge earlier this offseason. These moves were likely made to set up a potential Brock Purdy extension. The 49ers also handed out a big extension for tight end George […]

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers hit their mark at times. And overall, they graded out fairly well. However, the Raiders stole two highly coveted 49ers draft targets. The thefts came during the second night of the draft as the 49ers waited to make their pick at No. 100 at the end […]

The San Francisco 49ers will turn to 11 potential impact newcomers for 2025. The 11 represents the 49ers‘ 2025 NFL Draft class. A 12th rookie is one to watch in front of Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and company, though. The 49ers have seen undrafted players shark their way up the roster before. Defensive lineman Kevin […]

The San Francisco 49ers found a swing tackle to help protect Brock Purdy on Tuesday when they signed left tackle D.J. Humphries to a two-year extension. AMDG Sports, which represents Humphries, confirmed his deal by posting on X, “Back, healthy and ready to work.”  The 31-year-old Humphries, a 2015 first-round pick and 2021 Pro Bowler, […]

The San Francisco 49ers let George Kittle know how much the franchise values him by signing the veteran tight end to a massive four-year, $76.4 million contract extension. Kittle’s new deal will keep him in the Niners fold through the 2019 NFL campaign, and signifies a bigger chance of him finishing his pro career with […]

After San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a record-breaking contract, it was only a matter of time. For President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch, it was a matter of time. Since they drafted the Iowa football tight end, he’s been among the best in the league at his position. As […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of retooling their roster. San Francisco added a ton of talent during the 2025 NFL Draft and is now working on extensions for a few start players, including QB Brock Purdy. The 49ers locked up one of their franchise players just days after the conclusion of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers addressed 11 needs during the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager John Lynch and company aggressively bolstered the defense from April 24-26. Including luring in Mykel Williams. The edge rusher arrived at No. 11 despite a curveball suggestion from Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Breer believed wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan of Arizona […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with the air of a team in transition. After years of pushing all their chips into Super Bowl contention, the roster finally began to show cracks. A bruising free agency period also left them reeling on both sides of the trenches. Sure, star power at the […]

The looming question surrounding the San Francisco 49ers has been Brock Purdy. Will the former Iowa State quarterback receive a contract extension? Although it seems likely, there hasn’t been much of an update. Even though the incremental updates haven’t been present, the optimism seems high. After all, Purdy went to support his 49ers teammates during […]

Led by No. 11 overall pick Mykel Williams, the San Francisco 49ers left the 2025 NFL Draft with nine new players added to the roster. As usual, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes the team largely nailed the three-day event, with one caveat that will determine its success. Kiper liked most of the team’s […]

After watching their favorite team add not one, not two, but 11 new players to their roster in the 2025 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers fans were hit with some bad news regarding one of the true stars of the 2024 season, Malik Mustapha, who suffered an ACL injury in the regular season finale. Now […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ strategy for the 2025 NFL draft was up in the air after the team lost a number of key contributors in free agency this offseason. But with 11 picks in the draft, San Francisco had an opportunity to restock the roster with talent. And the 49ers opted to add Indiana quarterback […]

Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher of the San Fransisco 49ers, Nick Bosa, is locked in and has undergone an offseason makeover with his hair change. A video from Tee the Barber on Instagram shows Bosa’s new look. He went into the appointment with long hair and left a changed man. View this post on Instagram […]

Before the 2025 NFL Draft even commenced, prospect Mason Graham already has his eyes locked on San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams. Those who watched the former Michigan defensive tackle compete over the last few years are fully aware of the fearlessness and ferocity he plays with on the field, but his ambition is […]

Just days after Trey McBride became the highest-paid tight end in the NFL with a new contract extension, the immediate fallout is already impacting George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers. The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini reported on a potential holdout from Kittle, which the tight end rejected, but she has since doubled down […]

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in an interesting spot heading into the 2025 NFL draft. After seeing several key players depart this offseason, the Niners need to nail the draft and find a way to add talented players on cheap rookie contracts. Armed with the No. 11 overall pick, there are several different avenues […]

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 […]