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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been known for the amount of key injuries his team experiences in the course of a season — or postseason. So having a deep roster helps. But having a loaded roster at the top raises the 49ers as an elite team for 2024, and ESPN hammered home […]

It’s been a rocky offseason for Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers. After a breakout 2023 campaign, Aiyuk entered the offseason looking for a new deal with the Niners. Unfortunately, no progress has been made towards a new contract, and that officially led to Aiyuk requesting a trade on Tuesday afternoon. While Aiyuk’s name […]

The San Francisco 49ers roster two of the best wide receiver in the NFL in Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. However, the best receiver currently on the 49ers may not be with the franchise when Week 1 rolls around. Aiyuk was ranked as the No. 10 wide receiver in the league in a poll featuring […]

With the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk unable to see eye-to-eye on contract talks, the star wide receiver has request a trade. If/when the 49ers trade Aiyuk, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain the most likely franchise to acquire him. The Steelers have the highest odds (+350) to be Aiyuk’s next team if it isn’t the […]

Since joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2018, Fred Warner has become a leader on the team’s defense and one of the best linebackers in the NFL. To some, Warner ranks at the absolute top of his position around the league. He received that distinction specifically from league executives, coaches and scouts in a poll […]

The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers are two teams on different levels of competitiveness. Kyle Shanahan and Co. are looking to make the most of their Super Bowl window with Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey still in their primes. Meanwhile, Jerod Mayo has a lot of work to do such that Drake Maye […]

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has officially handed in his trade request, but where is the best destination for him? There are plenty of good options. The Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, and his preferred destination, the Washington Commanders, are all teams that have been thrown out there. However, the best spot […]

The San Francisco 49ers were already on the last legs of their Super Bowl window, and it may have shrunk even more. Star wideout Brandon Aiyuk has been asking for a contract extension, but the team hasn’t budged. Now, the 2023 second-team All-Pro is asking out, via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “Source: #49ers All-Pro WR […]

The San Francisco 49ers are amid an exciting franchise period as the 2024-25 season approaches. One former kicker who helped the 49ers maintain success for several years was ex-Chicago Bears veteran Robbie Gould. Gould played his last year in San Francisco in 2022, and he revealed a truth bomb on what he described as a […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t think that Brock Purdy is Mr. Irrelevant. Purdy was the last pick of the draft in 2022 but had a huge breakout season in 2023. He led the 49ers to a Super Bowl berth and went toe-to-toe with the Chiefs, narrowly losing 25-22 in overtime. The 49ers know they have […]

In an unexpected turn of events at the American Century Championship, NFL legend Jerry Rice found himself at the center of a heated confrontation that has left fans and media outlets buzzing. The incident unfolded when Rice, widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in the history of the sport, was approached by […]

The NFL’s potential shift to an 18-game schedule has been a hot topic of discussion throughout the offseason. Adding to the chorus of voices weighing in on this issue is San Francisco 49ers’ tight end George Kittle, per NBC Myles Simmons. In a recent appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, Kittle offered a nuanced perspective […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been close to adding another Super Bowl title in recent seasons, and they nearly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in last year’s title game before falling short in the fourth quarter and dropping a 25-22 decision. The Niners have a determination to get back to the Super Bowl in the […]

49ers tight end George Kittle sounds like he’s having a wonderful offseason. He was recently in Rhode Island celebrating his teammate’s wedding and had a new Netflix program release this week. He also revealed a hilarious anecdote about asking Travis Kelce’s permission to enter Taylor Swift’s house. George Kittle recently appeared on The Rich Eisen […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in the news all offseason over speculation about trading star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He is due a long-term contract extension and is playing on the fifth-year option in 2024. Contract negotiations have been at a standstill, which has led to the trade rumors. One NFL insider shed some […]

In a surprising development, San Francisco 49ers’ star edge rusher, and recipient of a monster contract, Nick Bosa has slipped from his No. 1 ranking in ESPN’s latest evaluations of the NFL’s best edge rushers. Bosa, who was at the pinnacle of these rankings last year, now finds himself at the fourth spot. The 2023 […]

The San Francisco 49ers are projected to be one of the best teams in the NFL in 2024, and the expectation is that Kyle Shanahan’s squad will be among the contenders to hoist this year’s Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, that’s not to say that the 49ers can’t improve. In fact, they should look at addition […]

San Francisco 49ers fans and the wider NFL community were hit with surprising news as free-agent safety Tashaun Gipson announced his intent to return to the league for the 2024 season, despite currently serving a six-game suspension. The suspension comes as a result of violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances (PES) policy, a setback for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers know what they have in Christian McCaffrey. They rewarded McCaffrey with a $38 million contract extension earlier this offseason that reset the running back market. CMC is widely regarded as the best running back in the NFL and now he is paid like one. Apparently, a large number of NFL personnel […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have fallen short in the Super Bowl but this did not stop their running back from getting a ring. Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo just got married. While everything went smoothly during the ceremonies, some vitriol was hurled against the lovely bride after her wedding dress went viral. One of […]

Former San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson is looking for an NFL team to play for. That task just became a bit more difficult. Gipson is suspended for six NFL games, per KPRC News. The reason for the suspension is unclear. Gipson played a key role for the 49ers defense the last few seasons. He […]

When a team has a talented offense like the San Francisco 49ers — OK, maybe no team does right now — making the roster on that side of the ball takes a lot of ability. So it could come as no surprise that among the three cut candidates heading into NFL training camp is a […]

Christian McCaffrey has established himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL. He was the fastest player to reach 3,000 rushing yards and 3,000 receiving yards. Furthermore, he also set multiple franchise records for the Carolina Panthers before his trade to the San Francisco 49ers. Since joining the 49ers, the running back […]

They tied the knot! A few months ago, San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey and model Olivia Culpo announced their engagement to each other. The couple had been dating for four years prior to the engagement, and they decided to finally get married. On Saturday, the wedding was held in Culpo’s hometown in Rhode Island. […]

There is little doubt that Christian McCaffrey is one of the most dangerous and versatile players in the NFL. The 49ers running back won the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year Award last season as he carried the ball 272 times for 1,459 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. He also proved to be a […]

The San Francisco 49ers look to enter the 2024-25 season strong after their Super Bowl 58 appearance. The 49ers lost 25-22 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the title game, but their returning contributors provide hope for an improved result. One contributor who may not be returning long-term is star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He […]

Although there is hope among football fans in the nation’s capital that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may soon be referred to as Washington Commanders wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the All-Pro wide receiver continues to make it clear that he believes that playing in the Bay Area is what is best for him, even […]

What is the world is going on with Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers? There was certainly some doubt that Aiyuk would return to the team with his contract expiring. Now, though, it seems like it’s more likely that the star wide receiver would be donning a different jersey by the start of the […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for Brandon Aiyuk as trade rumors continue to swirl while the star wide receiver seeks a long-term contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He’s made a ruckus on social media lately and now Aiyuk clears the air about what he’s posting. During Brandon Aiyuk’s guest appearance on The Pivot Podcast, […]

The San Francisco 49ers aren’t the only team that could make the perfect roster move of signing free-agent defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah before the 2024 NFL training camp. Already boasting one of the league’s best rosters, Ogbah seems like a no-brainer fit for the 49ers. Unlike other teams, this type of move would fill a […]

All of the talk about Brandon Aiyuk suiting up in a uniform other than the 49ers cooled after a good update in a meeting this week. Aiyuk’s contract situation had the standout wide receiver bouncing around the NFL’s rumor pages for trade destinations. Aiyuk requested a meeting with the 49ers front office, and both sides […]

Once one of the biggest streamers on Twitch, Dr Disrespect has been embroiled in controversy surrounding the reason he was ultimately banned from the platform. That controversy has led the San Francisco 49ers to be the latest organization to cut ties with the streamer. The 49ers have cut all ties with Dr Disrespect and will […]

Just months after what was the best season of his young NFL career, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is at the center of what has been the most tumultuous and tense standoff between player and organization this offseason. What started back in April around the NFL Draft, when rumors were rampant that the […]

The San Francisco 49ers almost made it to the promised land last season. They pushed the Kansas City Chiefs to overtime of Super Bowl LVIII, but could not get the stop they needed to lift the Lombardi trophy. They will try again in 2024, where they will have another loaded roster from top to bottom. […]

San Francisco 49ers fans may finally be reaching the suspenseful and tense climax to the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga. The star wide receiver is going to meet with the organization on Monday, according to ESPN’s Ryan Clark. With tension remaining high, there is obviously a chance that this encounter concludes with some unpleasant news. However, […]

While San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has not been on the field with quarterback Brock Purdy this offseason since undergoing core muscle surgery, he has noticed the command his quarterback has over his team throughout the spring. “He looks like the guy, which is really nice,” George Kittle said, via Jennifer Lee Chan […]

There is no doubt that this is a much different offseason for the San Francisco 49ers than in previous years and this time around, it surrounds star quarterback Brock Purdy. Coming off of a Super Bowl appearance, Purdy and the 49ers are hungry to repeat their immense success from last season and bring it into […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in a contract dispute with Brandon Aiyuk since the start of the offseason. It’s been filled with drama as Aiyuk has made some claims on social media. However, it sounds like the star wide receiver is facing an uphill battle. As it turns out, the 49ers hold all of […]

Once again, the pieces are in place for San Francisco to win a Super Bowl, especially if this trio of 49ers’ underrated sleepers break out during the 2024 NFL season. With a roster of stars in place on offense, the 49ers still had the cap room to tender Jauan Jennings as a restricted free agent. He […]