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While the San Francisco 49ers look at the big picture in the draft, they know the importance of using their bounty of picks for a few sleepers. But here is the 49ers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The No. 1 need for the 49ers is improving their defensive line. They have a lot of elements […]

The San Francisco 49ers face one of their biggest drafts yet in the era of John Lynch. The general manager must use this 2025 NFL Draft class to reignite enthusiasm following a stumbling 6-11 mark. Lynch has won over the 49ers Faithful before during this time of year. George Kittle rose as a fifth round […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers follow through with a long-anticipated trade of Brandon Aiyuk? And will that spur their decision in the upcoming draft? Whatever the case, here are three reasons Mason Graham is the perfect fit for the 49ers in the 2025 NFL Draft. First, the 49ers have a strong need to improve at […]

Trade rumors are flying for the San Francisco 49ers. Would they even consider dealing Brock Purdy? For a look into their future, here is a full seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator. Holding a powerful pick, the 49ers have options with their No. 11 selection. The 49ers enter the […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers wheel and deal in the first round of the draft? And will they make the right picks when their turn comes? One prediction has the 49ers making a bold trade to move up to the Raiders’ spot. The 49ers would use the earlier pick to grab Michigan defensive tackle Mason […]

The New England Patriots could look a lot different once the 2025 NFL season kicks off this fall. New England had a dreadful 2024 season, only winning four games during the regular season. As a result, the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and replaced him with franchise star Mike Vrabel. New England has a […]

As John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan, and the San Francisco 49ers head into the 2025 NFL Draft, they’re making a first-round selection for the second year in a row following the infamous trade that resulted in drafting Trey Lance. However, even though the 49ers eventually selected Lance, Grant Cohn of 49ers On SI doesn’t believe he […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, no team needs to hit a home run more than the San Francisco 49ers. A Super Bowl participant not too long ago, the 49ers fell apart in spectacular fashion in 2024, going from the penthouse to the cellar of the NFC West before saying goodbye to multiple former […]

The San Francisco 49ers face a big, expensive decision in whether to extend quarterback Brock Purdy or not. But the team may feel all right with their backup if Purdy decides to sit out for a bigger deal. While it would seem logical for the 49ers to ink their 25-year-old quarterback to an extension, there […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers have yet to come to an agreement on a contract extension, which has led to speculation that the former ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ could be traded instead. Although team general manager John Lynch and owner Jed York appear willing to sign Purdy to what will surely be a lucrative, long-term […]

The San Francisco 49ers have grabbed NFL Draft gems over the years. Regardless if they plucked them from the first or seventh round (Brock Purdy regarding the latter). April’s upcoming draft, however, presents a far pivotal one for general manager John Lynch. The GM and head coach Kyle Shanahan need this draft class to reignite […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and the San Francisco 49ers rumor mill is heating up. After allowing 17 players to leave the roster, the front office must find ways to fill the void. One insider hints at who the franchise may select in the first round of the upcoming draft. One of […]

 Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen is one of the 2025 NFL Draft’s hottest commodities at defensive tackle. In Field Yates’ latest mock draft for ESPN, the NFL analyst foresees Nolen being selected 11th overall by the San Francisco 49ers. In Yates’ opinion, Nolen will be the second interior defensive lineman off the board behind […]

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t made much noise during the offseason as their main priority seems to be getting Brock Purdy a contract extension. Some are looking around their team and looking at who could also be available for trade, and Brandon Aiyuk’s name has come up more times than not. Unfortunately for those people, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have endured quite a bit of roster turnover early on this offseason, and they may not be done just yet. After he endured an ugly 2024 campaign, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that the team plans on bringing in some competition for kicker Jake Moody by signing a player in free […]

When the San Fransisco 49ers looked to pay quarterback Brock Purdy, it took some serious sacrifice from team owner Jed York. After Purdy was underpaid in his rookie deal, it is a matter of time before he gets a lucrative deal. David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reported York’s thoughts about making sacrifices to […]

By following up a Super Bowl appearance with a 6-11 season, the San Francisco 49ers entered the 2025 offseason with a lot of work in front of them. After guiding the 49ers through a moderate free agency, general manager John Lynch enters the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 11 overall pick. Ahead of the […]

San Franciso 49ers kicker Jake Moody came into the NFL with a lot of hype. He was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and that doesn’t happen very often for kickers. Kickers are typically late selections or undrafted free agents, but that’s how good Moody was in college. He was nearly […]

At some points last offseason and preseason, it seemed like a near certainty that the San Francisco 49ers would trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. And despite a long-term contract extension, rumors have popped up again that John Lynch will pull the trigger on an Aiyuk trade this offseason. After a lengthy hold-in, during which Aiyuk […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been fairly quiet during the offseason outside of trading Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Washington Commanders, and it might be because of the impending contract extension for Brock Purdy. The 49ers quarterback is set for a big payday, and general manager John Lynch would love to get the contract done […]

The “Super Bowl hangover” phenomenon tends to affect most losing teams of the big game but hit the San Francisco 49ers hard in 2024. Coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, Brock Purdy claims the 49ers were victims of fatigue. Without Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey for most of the season, many believed injuries were the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have moved on from several key pieces this offseason, and another guy who has seen his name pop up in rumors is wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. While the 49ers have made it clear they are open to listening to trade offers for the star pass catcher, it doesn’t sound like the […]

With a strong focus on the trade market and extending Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers were not too active in the 2025 NFL free agency period. However, even with a modest effort, general manager John Lynch still made a few noteworthy acquisitions. Given their cap space, the 49ers did not make any headline-worthy signings […]

As one of the few players given the dreaded “Mr. Irrelevant” tag to ever succeed in the NFL, Brock Purdy’s story has been told on a loop in his three years with the San Francisco 49ers. Yet, while his rise has been repeatedly documented, Purdy did not reveal how he felt about surpassing incumbent starter […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a roster to remodel come April in the NFL Draft. Injuries and age ravaged the 49ers, leading to their disappointing 6-11 finish. General manager John Lynch has multiple areas to address. Lynch and the 49ers are noticing past dominating spots getting older. All-Pro tight end George Kittle is up in […]

Even with the San Francisco 49ers retooling their roster, a trade that involves star receiver Brandon Aiyuk may be unlikely. NFL reporter Ari Melrov uploaded an episode of his NFL Spotlight with Ari Melrov podcast on Thursday. He went over the implications of the 49ers trading Aiyuk, which might not happen due to a deadline […]

Will the San Francisco 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk? And is Aaron Rodgers on their radar? Either of those moves would affect Brock Purdy, who made a wild 40% admission that will open eyes. The hard-to-fathom claim came from a post on X by Coach Yac. “Brock Purdy says about 40% of the time he’s not […]

While the San Francisco 49ers look to lock down Brock Purdy to a long-term extension, some fans are wondering about star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. While there have been rumors around the 49ers trading Aiyuk, there is more reporting on the subject with what the interest around the league looks like. Aiyuk had a frustrating […]

As the San Francisco 49ers retool their roster after a disappointing 2024 season, one of the biggest questions surrounding the organization is the future of Brock Purdy. Now granted, almost nobody believes that the 49ers will move on from “Mr. Irrelevant” from Iowa State, as the former seventh-round pick has been the most valuable player […]

Former No. 3 overall draft pick Trey Lance has been added to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ negotiation list, according to SportsCentre’s Dave Naylor. The move gives the CFL team exclusive rights to negotiate a contract with Lance, signaling a possible shift in his career following underwhelming stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. The […]

Neither the San Francisco 49ers nor the Cleveland Browns’ 2024 seasons went as planned, so the teams are mixing things up this offseason. The 49ers have lost tons of talent in free agency and even traded away Deebo Samuel. Their offseason moves have signaled a full-blown rebuild. The Browns, meanwhile, are committed to winning as […]

The San Francisco 49ers might not be rebuilding, but they are certainly retooling this offseason. With quarterback Brock Purdy’s expected contract extension on the horizon, and other core players already earning substantial deals, the front office has had to make several sacrifices this month. Fans have bid farewell to almost 20 players, plenty of whom […]

As the 2025 NFL free agency period drags on, so does the dreary saga of Aaron Rodgers’ next team. While the focus was primarily on the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers early on, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd believes the veteran could end up with the San Francisco 49ers. Cowherd noted that he heard Rodgers […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t have an easy roster fix. They’ve struggled to find a trade partner for Brandon Aiyuk, and suggestions have been made for them to trade down in the draft. However, here is the perfect trade the 49ers must complete after the 2025 NFL free-agency frenzy. Coming off a very disappointing 6-11 […]

Once Stefon Diggs tore his ACL in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL regular season, his 2025 return got murkier since he was set to hit free agency in the first place. At 31 years old, he’s on the tail end of his career, and with a significant knee injury added to his resume, fewer […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of a massive roster reconstruction, trading star wide receiver Deebo Samuel and watching several key players sign elsewhere in NFL free agency. The wave of departures, which amount to almost 20 players, makes more sense when taking into account what it will cost to keep quarterback Brock […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been spinning their wheels trying to find a workable solution for Brandon Aiyuk. After a slow start to the 2024-25 campaign, Aiyuk suffered a season-ending injury last October which limited the two-time 1,000-yard wide receiver to seven appearances. The 49ers front office has been trying to seek a trade with […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward place as a franchise. San Francisco had a dreadful 2024 season, only winning six games in a season where they had Super Bowl aspirations. QB Brock Purdy is due a huge contract extension, but are the 49ers still even in a Super Bowl window? And if they […]

While the San Francisco 49ers delve into the extending quarterback Brock Purdy, there could be a hang-up on the contract details. Some insiders — including Dianna Russini — believe Purdy will make between $55 and $60 million annually. However, Peter Schrager thinks Purdy’s agent will keep contract expectations realistic. But there’s — allegedly — a […]