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The San Francisco 49ers never found their footing last season, underachieving on both sides of the ball and weathering injuries all throughout their roster. Perhaps the best way to sum up the 6-11, last-place campaign is to say they lacked an identity. One does not expect such a problem to plague the Kyle Shanahan-coached squad. […]

When Tyreek Hill bluntly requested a trade at the end of the 2024 season, it seemed like a storyline that would dominate the offseason. But after he rescinded the comment, the narrative quickly faded away. However, with the NFL offseason hitting the June 1 landmark, the discussions are back on the front page, with the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX with their most expensive free-agent acquisition as a healthy scratch. They signed edge rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million deal before last season. He was not fitting in with Vic Fangio’s defense and was scratched for the Super Bowl. After the Eagles traded Huff to the […]

Coming off a 6-11 finish in 2024, changes to the San Francisco 49ers’ roster were inevitable in the 2025 offseason. Without much wiggle room to use in free agency, the team could not make a big offseason splash. However, in typical 49er fashion, some of their most intriguing additions flew under the radar. The 49ers […]

Star tight end George Kittle has played in the NFL since the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in 2017, but there is one thing that continues to frustrate him as a veteran. Kittle was a rookie once, knowing what it’s like to earn his stripes and learn from the veterans who had starting positions. What […]

Few teams have been more active than the San Francisco 49ers in the 2025 offseason, leading to an interesting state entering OTAs. Following the 49ers’ roster shakeups, many players have a lot to prove in the offseason, but perhaps none more than second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall. Since losing to the Arizona Cardinals in their 2024 […]

After the San Francisco 49ers signed Brock Purdy to a sizable contract extension, it came off of other deals like tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner. With the 49ers looking to improve after the failures of last season, Warner spoke about the team and their willingness to lock up the stars that helped […]

With the constant trade rumors around San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, there is no doubt that the star is eager to recover from the season-ending injury and show his worth. As the 49ers’ pass-catcher is working his way back from the knee injury, he would get an update from general manager John Lynch […]

The San Francisco 49ers have officially made a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a move that bolsters the defensive line for San Francisco to improve the pass rush alongside Nick Bosa and rookie Mykel Williams. Reports indicate that the 49ers traded for defensive end Bryce Huff from the Eagles, according to Adam Schefter of […]

As the San Francisco 49ers locked up Brock Purdy to a sizable $265 million contract extension, there is no doubt that there is a lot of pressure that comes with it. After the 49ers’ failures last season, the team will need to lean on Purdy to boost the offense, as head coach Kyle Shanahan has […]

With the San Francisco 49ers preparing in the offseason, the team is looking to bounce back after a relatively disappointing 2024 season, where they were eliminated from the playoffs, a season removed from making the Super Bowl. After the 49ers locked up their franchise quarterback in Brock Purdy to a sizable extension, head coach Kyle […]

If San Francisco 49ers fans were thinking their injury luck was due for a big change after seeing a spry Christian McCaffrey at Organized Team Activities, they will definitely think twice following the latest news that head coach Kyle Shanahan shared. Second-year wide receiver Ricky Pearsall tweaked his hamstring and is unlikely to return to […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter 2025 with a rather questionable wide receiver unit. Deebo Samuel left via trade, Brandon Aiyuk has trade chatter heading into training camp, and Ricky Pearsall is dealing with a hamstring ailment. But a five-time Pro Bowler could entice the 49ers, per one Bay Area media personality’s words Thursday. Bonta Hill […]

The San Francisco 49ers looked like a shell of their vaunted, explosive self with the pileup of 2024 injuries. Notably, running back Christian McCaffrey, who established himself as a tone setter since his arrival via a 2022 midseason trade. S.F. fans became energized by the latest McCaffrey sight, though. The All-Pro running back is making […]

The San Francisco 49ers no longer pay Brock Purdy like a seventh rounder. Purdy agreed to a blockbuster five-year, $265 million extension on May 16. He’ll now earn more than $25 million annually while throwing to Brandon Aiyuk and company. But did the 49ers “overpay” for Purdy? Aiyuk’s personal coach questioned the deal the 49ers […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been busy making moves all offseason, including recently signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a lucrative contract that will keep him around for the long haul. The 49ers are also making additions to some of the less talked about parts of the roster, including in the kicking game. “The #49ers are […]

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off OTAs this week, and one of the most exciting developments surrounds rookie edge rusher Mykel Williams. The 20-year-old first-round pick out of Georgia is already turning heads — not just because of his physical gifts, but because of who he’s learning from — Nick Bosa. During an appearance on […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, one of the biggest debates centered around which Georgia outside linebacker should come off the board first: Mykel Williams or Jalon Walker. On paper, the idea was simple enough; the two rushers were among the most talented players in college football, with some talent evaluators preferring Williams’ more prototypical […]

Oh, my, the San Francisco 49ers are having roster issues, including their offensive line. Part of the problem came from loading up the cash truck and delivering it to Brock Purdy’s door. And here’s how three big contract extensions impact 2025 spending for the 49ers. It’s looking quite clustered for the organization from a cash-flow […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 6-11 season that saw them miss out on the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Numerous players from last season’s roster left, forcing the front office to find replacements in free agency and the NFL Draft. Despite all of the changes, though, it appears a […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a busy offseason, but their work might not be done yet. Following major extensions for Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Fred Warner, and a roster shakeup at wide receiver, some believe San Francisco should make one more move—signing free-agent wideout Amari Cooper. Cooper, a five-time Pro Bowler, is coming […]

Recently, the San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Brock Purdy to a contract extension that will keep him around for the next five seasons at a price of $53 million a year. It was a controversial deal for a quarterback who has made multiple deep playoff runs with San Francisco but also has shown an inability […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Brock Purdy came to an agreement on a contract extension that is set to pay him $265 million over the next five years. In January, Purdy said that he would like his contract to be finalized by the time offseason workouts came around, but that did not end up coming […]

Under head coach Kyle Shanahan, few teams have discovered more hidden gems during rookie minicamp than the San Francisco 49ers. The team might have stumbled upon another potential Cinderella story with undrafted wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. The 49ers made 11 picks at the 2025 NFL Draft, tied for the most in the league. Yet, despite […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made several moves to guarantee their future this offseason. San Francisco has extended some of its most important players this offseason, including a $76.4 million contract for George Kittle. He explained one big change he’s seen in his quarterback. 49ers tight end George Kittle spoke about the changes he’s seen […]

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t just tinker with their roster this offseason. They tore it down and reassembled it around one essential cornerstone: quarterback Brock Purdy. As other teams scramble to find their signal-caller of the future, San Francisco doubled down on theirs. They rewarded Purdy with a five-year, $265 million extension. It’s a massive […]

The Iowa State men’s basketball team watched a once promising campaign turn to dust due to injury troubles, while the football Cyclones enjoyed arguably their best season ever but missed out on a momentous Playoff berth after a blowout loss to Arizona State in the Big 12 title game. Despite those disappointing endings, both programs […]

Brock Purdy recently signed a five-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal is worth $256 million and includes $181 million in guaranteed money. The biggest kicker in the contract is not even dollar-based: The 49ers gave Brock Purdy a no-trade clause. He joins seven other quarterbacks who have a no-trade clause in […]

After a long deliberation period, Brock Purdy finally got the contract extension he desired. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback plans to celebrate with his new salary, but only a little. Now in possession of the most money in his entire life, Purdy wants to make a lifelong dream come true. While he could afford a […]

The ‘Tush Push’ conversation has been contentious, to say the least, and amid a push to ban the polarizing play, the San Francisco 49ers’ owner had a pretty direct message for the Philadelphia Eagles’ owner. During a nearly one-hour speech in which Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie attempted to persuade his fellow NFL owners not to […]

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy inked a massive five-year extension worth $265 million, with $181 million guaranteed. The deal made Purdy one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. The 49ers also added a full no-trade clause, effectively establishing the 25-year-old as a cornerstone of their franchise in the years to come. […]

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers have gone about the business of paying players. That includes their standout linebacker. However, here is the 49ers’ riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason. The 49ers hit the draft hard on the defensive side of the football. Their first five picks were edge rusher, defensive tackle, linebacker, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have locked down the core of their defense for years to come, agreeing to a three-year, $63 million extension with All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, includes over $56 million in guaranteed money and makes Warner the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL — for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their quarterback, and now they can turn their attention to another player. However, Colin Cowherd said the 49ers overpaid quarterback Brock Purdy and that will hurt the team in the long run. Unfortunately for the 49ers, the deal will put them in the tough spot other teams face, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. San Francisco only won six games in 2024 and finished at the bottom of the NFC South, a huge disappointment considering their expectations for the season. The 49ers purged their roster of older talent and added younger players during the […]

Shannon Sharpe didn’t mince words when weighing in on Brock Purdy’s massive contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking about Purdy’s rise from Mr. Irrelevant to a $265 million man, Sharpe said, “He’s probably worth more because he saved Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s job.” Shannon Sharpe on Brock Purdy’s contract extension: “He’s probably […]

The San Francisco 49ers saw the writing on the wall and let a number of key players leave the team this offseason in free agency. The exodus was necessary to free up space to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million extension. The team also locked up tight end George Kittle on a […]

With the San Francisco 49ers locking up Brock Purdy for the foreseeable future, the team now has its offense fortified, along with other weapons such as Christian McCaffrey. As the 49ers look to improve their roster for the upcoming season further, there’s no doubt that McCaffrey has high expectations with his father singing his praises […]

After months of conversation in which analysts and fans alike weighed the pros and cons of a long term Brock Purdy deal, the 49ers finally pulled the trigger, signing the final pick of the 2022 draft to a massive five-year, $265 million contract extension. With the team locking up the most important position in sports, […]