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Fresh off of what could only be considered a monumentally disappointing 2023 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to re-establish themselves as one of the next teams up in the AFC. After already having signed former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis and Packers safety Darnell Savage, the Jags are now adding one of the […]

Coach Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones have done it. They have gotten the Dallas Cowboys their first NFL Free Agency signing this offseason. Eric Kendricks is heading to them instead of the San Francisco 49ers. While it looked like he had a done deal with the Kyle Shanahan-led squad, he had a change of heart […]

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the team under a restructured deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: “Even after the #49ers and Pro Bowl FB Kyle Juszczyk restructured his deal, he remains the NFL’s highest-paid FB (as he should be).” Juszczyk’s agency confirmed the news as well: “Congrats to John Lynch […]

DeMeco Ryans left the San Francisco 49ers to the join the Houston Texans in 2023. One year later, the Texans have returned the favor with a trade to the 49ers. San Francisco has acquired defensive tackle Maliek Collins for a seventh-round pick, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Based on draft capital acquired, Collins clearly wasn’t […]

The San Francisco 49ers knew they had some work to do this offseason after coming up short in Super Bowl 58, and one of their biggest areas of need was at the linebacker spot. On the second day of free agency, they managed to fill that need by picking up Eric Kendricks, the former All-Pro […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost the Super Bowl to Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs for the second time in recent years and now Deebo Samuel and the rest of the team are hoping to switch things up. Samuel is reportedly making a change to his jersey and the move has fans talking. The […]

The San Francisco 49ers and defensive end Leonard Floyd are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract that can reach up to $24 million, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Floyd will reportedly receive $12 million guaranteed during the first year of the deal. San Francisco’s defense is already strong, but Floyd will […]

Just before the NFL free agency window opened on Monday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the release of their longest-tenured played. Defensive end Arik Armstead began his career with the Niners back in 2015, but with the two sides unable to reach an agreement on a restructured deal, San Francisco elected for the 30-year-old to […]

Just two years ago, the notion that the NFL Draft’s Mr. Irrelevant would be the guy that a Super Bowl contender needed to build depth behind would’ve sounded like an absolutely bonkers proposition, and that’s before you even factor in the idea that Mr. Irrelevant would be a quarterback. But here we are, almost two […]

NFL free agency is underway, and one of the biggest names on the open market is star Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David. David has spent his entire 12-year career with the Buccaneers so far, but that could change this offseason, as he looks set to cash in on one final deal before his career […]

The unofficial start of NFL free agency is just an hour away, and one of the biggest names that is set to hit the market is Chase Young. The former Washington Commanders star was traded to the San Francisco 49ers at the trade deadline last season as the Niners looked to load up for a […]

Arik Armstead is most likely going to be playing in 2024 in a non-San Francisco 49ers uniform after it’s been reported that he will be parting ways with the NFC West division franchise to test the waters of the NFL free agency. The Niners, however, did try to keep Armstead but the two sides ultimately […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead will look to test the waters of NFL free agency, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Sources to @BleacherReport: #49ers star DL Arik Armstead has decided to become a free agent and will be released. Armstead comes off a 6 tackle, 1-sack performance in the Super Bowl, and […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the franchise’s direction moving forward. The 49ers are coming off of a devastating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl 58 last month in Las Vegas, and […]

The New England Patriots, following a 4-13 finish last season, made the bombshell, if overdue, decision to relieve longtime head coach Bill Belichick of his duties, deciding to promote from within by naming Jerod Mayo as Belichick’s successor. This made Belichick one of the most proven options in the offseason’s annual head coaching carousel. However, […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have been NFC powers for years. San Francisco has played in two of the last five Super Bowls, falling to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs both times, while Los Angeles won the Vince Lombardi Trophy two years ago by beating the Cincinnati Bengals. Do the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to gear up for another playoff run next season after failing to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. It appears the first step in the process is already in the works after the front office decided to extend one of the key offensive linemen protecting Brock […]

Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a crucial point in the offseason. Despite an impressive 12-5 record, the team narrowly missed securing the championship. They fell short in Super Bowl 58. Now, with the 2024 NFL offseason looming ahead, the 49ers must undertake strategic maneuvers. Here, we […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some work to do this offseason after coming up just short in Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and so far, Kyle Shanahan has been hard at work revamping his coaching staff. That has led the Niners to reunite with one of their former coaches in Mick Lombardi […]

Brandon Aiyuk is going into his last year on his rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, and as he seeks a solution to his long-term future with the team in the form of an extension, his fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel expressed confidence that his teammate would remain with the 49ers for the long […]

The San Francisco 49ers came up just short in Super Bowl 58, and after the big game, Kyle Shanahan made the surprising decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Nick Sorenson has since been hired to fill the position, but the 49ers still have some spots on their staff to fill out, which led to […]

No matter what you thought of Zach Wilson’s ceiling when he was coming out of BYU ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, there are very few out there who would’ve believed that his floor would be so low. Sure, it’s a small sample size, and yes, he’s only 24 years old and just three years […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ stunning midseason trade for Chase Young didn’t exactly live up to the hype. As free agency dawns, however, there’s still a chance the former No. 1 overall pick remains with the Niners going forward. While he reportedly may have to settle for a one-year deal instead of a long-term payday, San […]

The National Football League coaching carousel can be an unpredictable place, with some of the most unexpected alliances being forged at times. Recently, it was revealed according to an NFL rumor that the San Francisco 49ers attempted to bring in Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win, before settling […]

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is known for his blinding speed, but his brother Luke McCaffrey just topped him at the NFL Combine: Luke McCaffrey just beat out his big brother Christian in the 40 👀 pic.twitter.com/VXdU7Xg04q — PFF (@PFF) March 2, 2024 Not that 49ers fans should think Christian is too slow. Little […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine to not just talk about what he is looking for in terms of the team’s next prospects, but the Super Bowl loss for the San Francisco 49ers. Before taking the main job for the Texans, he was the defensive coordinator […]

The San Francisco 49ers are making changes to their coaching staff, as they try to keep a winning franchise together. The team is promoting Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, and hiring Brandon Staley as an assistant coach, per ESPN. The team is promoting Sorensen from defensive specialist to head defensive coach. Staley is joining the […]

Day two of the NFL Scouting Combine is underway and teams are currently evaluating which prospects would best suit them in the upcoming draft. From the bottom dwellers to the top contenders, each franchise is present in attendance, and one of them is the San Francisco 49ers. Despite being Super Bowl finalists, the 49ers are […]

Life moves quickly. One minute you’re ripping a team for its offensive showing and taking a direct shot at a player, and the next you’re interviewing for a job with the same team. That is the unique and perhaps awkward situation facing the San Francisco 49ers’ newest defensive coordinator candidate, Dave Merritt. The Kansas City […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a lead in overtime of Super Bowl 58, but they fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs. Could that narrow defeat be the inspiration for a quarterback change on the most explosive offensive team in the NFC? It seems quite possible, as the odds on top free agent Kirk Cousins […]

Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers are currently coming off of a crushing loss in Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers’ potent offense, led by Aiyuk and a host of other skill positional stars, was held relatively in check by […]

The San Francisco 49ers are still looking to fill the defensive coordinator vacancy that is left after Steve Wilks’ departure after the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, and Kyle Shanahan said that it should finish up this week, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Kyle Shanahan did […]

It was a brilliant year for the San Francisco 49ers, but it ended in the most painful fashion once again. Despite having a lead in overtime of Super Bowl 58, the Niners fell to the Kansas City Chiefs and were forced to watch their opponents lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy and celebrate. If this story […]

Following the conclusion of the exhilarating 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a pivotal juncture. Despite their impressive 12-5 record and commendable performance in Super Bowl 58, the 49ers are already contemplating their future endeavors. The franchise is poised to replenish its ranks with an eye on the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a stellar regular season run but came up short in Super Bowl 58. Nevertheless, Christian McCaffrey played a large role in the team’s success. It appears the star running back could be getting married to his girlfriend Olivia Culpo soon after she dropped hints of a wedding. 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently reeling from a tightly fought Super Bowl loss, but the organization is already preparing to rebound next season. At the moment, the team is making minor adjustments to their roster, and they’ve started by releasing defensive back Isaiah Oliver, per the 49ers’ official website. Selected in the second round […]

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl 58, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a very important juncture. Despite an impressive 12-5 season that culminated in a hard-fought Super Bowl appearance, the team faces a pressing issue that demands attention as they gear up for the 2024 NFL season. At this level, every decision carries weight, […]

Star quarterback Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently coming off of what was a heartwrenching loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl 58, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Purdy played relatively well in the first Super Bowl appearance of his career, but […]

The 2024 NFL offseason will be pivotal for the San Francisco 49ers. It follows a stellar 2023 season that culminated in a 12-5 record and an impressive run to Super Bowl 58. Now, the 49ers are strategically positioning themselves in free agency to fortify their roster for another championship pursuit. This article delves into four […]