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Elijah Mitchell continues to push for a roster spot as the Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their preseason finale Friday night, and his most recent outing delivered more than just another score—it delivered a message. Mitchell’s preseason touchdown stood out in a 29-27 loss to the Chicago Bears, showcasing why he could be a key […]

After the San Francisco 49ers traded for running back Brian Robinson Jr. with the Washington Commanders, it could be a deal that favors the 49ers more than it appears on the surface. San Francisco landed Robinson Jr. in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. When Robinson Jr. was deemed inactive for the Commanders’ last preseason game, the […]

Brian Robinson Jr.’s time with the Washington Commanders has officially come to an end. Friday morning, Robinson Jr. was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Robinson Jr. was deemed inactive in the Commanders’ most recent preseason game, signaling an end to the relationship. The Commanders reportedly are […]

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to accentuate the positive as they deal with a ton of injuries. And they’ve been wheeling and dealing to cover depth issues. But there are still roster spots to be decided, and here are two surprise preseason cuts to watch before Week 1. At the head of the list […]

The San Francisco 49ers aren’t done wheeling and dealing! Two days after trading for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore, the Niners are now looking to retool another skill position. The Washington Commanders are sending running back Brian Robinson to the Bay for a sixth-round pick, per Adam Schefter. Robinson was selected by the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have massive injury problems at wide receiver. But they have their quarterback under wraps. And offensive tackle Tren Williams said he’s getting offensive player of the year vibes from Christian McCaffrey ahead of the 2025 season, according to a post on X by David Lombardi. Trent Williams on CMC: “Christian looks […]

Ricky Pearsall and the San Francisco 49ers have a tough situation going on in the receiving corps. Injuries continue to plague the position even though the 2025 NFL season is a few weeks away. Brandon Aiyuk continues to recover from an ACL injury he suffered last season, Jauan Jennings is nursing a calf injury, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing a turbulent preseason, with injuries to numerous wide receivers. As the 49ers trade rumors continue, many see them getting another receiver before Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Yet, there is another position that badly needs upgrading. The 49ers traded for Skyy Moore to help with their depleted […]

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy entered the 2025 offseason with a mutual interest in signing a long-term extension. While the deal eventually got done, Purdy admitted that the Buffalo Bills’ extension of Josh Allen threw his plans for a loop. Allen was not up for an extension, making his $250 million deal […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made several aggressive moves this offseason. San Fran handed out big contract extensions for Fred Warner and George Kittle earlier this summer. They also handed out a massive $265 million contract for QB Brock Purdy. It seems his head coach was a big part of making that deal come together. […]

Brock Purdy’s journey from the final pick of the draft to the face of the San Francisco 49ers franchise has been full of turning points. His latest growth as a quarterback, however, is not about contracts or accolades but about moments on the practice field that reveal how far he has come as a leader. […]

Yesterday, the San Francisco 49ers were rumored to be in the hunt for a wide receiver. With key injuries to their wide receivers, finding a capable pass-catcher was at the top of their priority list. They quickly filled that void by trading for former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore. Unfortunately for the 49ers, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made headlines with a surprise Skyy Moore trade, just days after the wide receiver delivered a highlight-reel moment in the NFL preseason. Moore’s last Instagram post — made shortly after his 88-yard punt return touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, now reads like a final chapter in his Kansas […]

On Wednesday, the NFL has been busy with multiple trades across the league. The New York Jets traded with the Minnesota Vikings for Harrison Phillips. The New Orleans Saints were also active, making a deal with the Denver Broncos for wideout Devaughn Vele. As it turned out, he was not the only pass catcher on […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season. They have high hopes for the upcoming campaign after a last-place finish in 2024. Unfortunately, San Francisco will head into Week 1 without one of their top free agent signings in wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson. Robinson has been suspended for the first three […]

Things are not so happy in Landover, Maryland, as Terry McLaurin has demanded a trade after contract extension negotiations broke down. Now, it’s just a matter of what happens next. The San Francisco 49ers have entered the fray, and there is a chance they will send an offer. Notably, there is a perfect 49ers trade […]

With the roster cut-down deadline fast approaching, NFL teams are scrambling to find players to plug specific holes in their rosters. The Minnesota Vikings are one such team, for example. With Jordan Addison potentially gone for an extended period, they are reportedly on the hunt for an extra wide receiver or two to bolster their […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been hit with a string of injuries that could complicate their upcoming season, and now face another setback after quarterback Mac Jones suffered a knee sprain during Saturday’s preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The injury occurred late in the second quarter when Jones was hit by two defenders […]

The San Francisco 49ers are set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, August 23, for their final preseason game. However, San Francisco is experiencing some injury woes, and the club made some roster moves ahead of Saturday’s contest. Running back Patrick Taylor Jr. will reportedly miss the entire 2025-26 campaign due to […]

The hobbled San Francisco 49ers are picking up a quarterback, to help Brock Purdy out if needed. The 49ers signed free-agent quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Tuesday, per ESPN. Sudfeld has played sparingly in his NFL career for the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. He last played in the NFL in 2022 for the Lions, […]

It has been a rough road for the San Francisco 49ers and their wide receivers, even though they downplayed the situation. And they whiffed on a trade. Trying to move forward, the 49ers worked out three receivers amid the team’s injury woes. The receivers’ names won’t open any eyes: Colton Dowell, Jalen Guyton, and J.J. […]

A highly anticipated collaboration between Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and ESPN Films has come to an abrupt end. The multi-part documentary series on former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, long expected to be a bold, first-person chronicle of one of the most polarizing athletes of the last decade, will no longer see the light of day. […]

No NFL team is more active on the trade market than the Philadelphia Eagles, and that was on display once again on Sunday. The Eagles made an intriguing trade with the Houston Texans to acquire wide receiver John Metchie III, taking a flyer on a talented pass-catcher to lift their offense. While the Texans don’t […]

While San Francisco 49ers star Brock Purdy is waiting for Brandon Aiyuk to be healthy, the wide receiver room of the team has been a cause of concern for the football world. Though the football world is looking at 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall as turning heads this upcoming season, there’s a chance that the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to rebound in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season. San Francisco is looking good during the preseason, defeating Las Vegas 22-19 on Saturday. One 49ers player received a ton of praise after the close win. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan heaped praise on his kicker Jake Moody after the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made it clear that Brandon Aiyuk’s absence due to the wideout’s injury is being felt. But Purdy’s confidence in the wide receiver’s eventual return has not wavered. Aiyuk is expected to begin the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform list as he continues his recovery from ACL […]

During their second preseason outing, while pulling off a 22-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the San Francisco 49ers suffered another setback to their roster as Dominick Puni went down with a knee injury, raising alarms along the offensive line. The starting right guard was injured in the first quarter during an extra-point attempt […]

Despite last week’s 30-9 preseason opening loss to the Denver Broncos, there weren’t too many people around the San Francisco 49ers concerned about the outcome. Saturday’s matchup in Las Vegas against the Raiders would be a little bit of a better indicator of how the team looks heading into the regular season. With the score […]

It was a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders. Pete Carroll is now running the show in Las Vegas. Veteran passer Geno Smith took over quarterbacking duties after coming over in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. And the team drafted rookie sensation Ashton Jeanty to upgrade its running game. But the revamped Raiders […]

Las Vegas Raiders fans watched Hall of Fame quarterback-turned NFL broadcaster Tom Brady arrive at their preseason matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in a jacket fit for the late Al Davis. Heading into the 2025 NFL season, Brady admitted to experiencing growing pains in 2024. He’s back for his second season and turned head […]

The San Francisco 49ers endured a traumatic 6-11 season a year ago, and that’s a far cry from the team that represented the NFC in the Super Bowl in 2023. With a strong desire to return to the top of the NFC West and a team that has strong hope for a long run in […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to have a bounce-back season, and it will start with how the offense looks. With some uncertainty surrounding the wide receiver group, there has been one constant in the room, and it’s Ricky Pearsall. The 49ers have been in joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, and Pearsall is […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, as both teams will face off in a preseason matchup on Saturday. George Kittle, who has been facing the Las Vegas defense throughout the week, compared the unit to the Seattle Seahawks’ legendary defense, the Legion of Boom. A bewildered […]

Despite all the setbacks the San Francisco 49ers have faced during training camp — from injuries to the return of key players and more — quarterback Brock Purdy has found a way to keep strengthening his chemistry with two of his top receivers despite their time on the sidelines. Since Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a tense moment during Thursday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Rookie defensive tackle CJ West appeared to buckle his left knee during a one-on-one pass-rush drill, forcing him to leave the session. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later confirmed that West suffered a hyperextended knee, similar to fellow rookie […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers may be going through a challenging transition after losing 20 players in the offseason, coach Kyle Shanahan can still count on one constant: Offensive tackle Trent Williams staying in shape. Williams said he feels great entering his sixth year with the 49ers, adding that he continues to be motivated by […]

It is no secret that the San Francisco 49ers missed Christian McCaffrey last season. He was never really able to make a difference, as an unexpected injury occurred during the previous season’s training camp. After only playing in four games last season, CMC is aiming to make a massive comeback to help get the Niners […]

After seven years in the NFL, followed by a one-year hiatus, Matt Breida is officially retiring. The Georgia Southern alum entered the league as an undrafted running back with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, but most recently was a member of the New York Giants. Breida, 30, decided to retire after reportedly turning down […]

One week after returning to the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason practice, Nick Bosa missed the team’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders due to another injury. However, much like his previous absences, there does not seem to be any reason for concern. Bosa sat out of the 49ers-Raiders joint practice due to general soreness, […]