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Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL. That is saying a lot, considering the high frequency of injuries in football. Smith, who played pro football for the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders (then the Washington Redskins) fractured his right leg during a […]

With stars like Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams not in camp, maybe the San Francisco 49ers have reason to worry. That’s true even if they keep getting guys with 99 OVR ratings for Madden 25. But most of the worries could be centered on key players struggling early during training camp. At the head of […]

Coming off of a heart-breaking loss in Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2024 offseason has certainly not gone as smoothly as folks in the Bay Area would’ve hoped. The 49ers enter training camp with two notable holdouts… All-Pro receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and four-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, a crucial pair […]

The San Francisco 49ers came as close to a Super Bowl title as a team can without actually raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. The extended the Kansas City Chiefs to overtime in the championship game but ultimately fell short of their goal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and his team are intent on getting […]

For San Francisco 49ers fans, it was exciting to see head coach Kyle Shanahan embrace with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the middle of the field at practice last Wednesday. While some will be quick to point that it means an agreement has been made on a new contract which prompted a hold out, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering a crucial 2024 season. They have been one of the NFC’s best teams for several seasons in a row, but they haven’t been able to cash that in for a Super Bowl victory. San Francisco is hopeful that they can get at least one championship with their strong roster […]

It was quite a successful 2023 season for the San Francisco 49ers, representing the NFC in the Super Bowl but coming up short. With the offense humming right along with Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and Brandon Aiyuk leading the way, this team looks to continue its reign as the best NFC team in 2024. San […]

On Saturday afternoon, as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will receive his gold jacket and his bronze bust, and will officially be inducted into the most prestigious football fraternity in the world. Fans from all across the country make the trip each […]

Despite losing in the biggest game, the San Francisco 49ers had an impeccable season led by star quarterback Brock Purdy who is looking to build off of an impressive 2023 and produce at a high level in his third year with the team. It seems as if it will be heading that way as San […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk going to sign a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers? Although the situation is still clouded in uncertainty, Pat McAfee revealed an intriguing update Wednesday on The Pat McAfee Show. We’ve got Brandon Aiyuk dapping up John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan 👀👀#PMSLive #FTTB pic.twitter.com/FGuB0ugWJr — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 31, 2024 […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a contract standoff with Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco has been trying to extend the young star for the whole summer but the two sides haven’t been able to agree to terms. Meanwhile, the price that Aiyuk will demand for an extension could be climbing as other wide receivers around […]

The Madden 25 99 Club just received its next member, as 49ers’ Trent Williams joins teammate Christian McCaffrey as the highest rated players in the game. The 36-year old Offensive Tackle earned his rating by being one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history. This isn’t the first time he’s earned the highest rating, […]

Although there was some volatility, Terrell Owens provided San Francisco 49ers fans with a multitude of memorable moments during his eight-year tenure with the franchise. Now, his son is hoping to make a name for himself in Santa Clara. That difficult undertaking begins at training camp. Terique Owens did not look the part of a […]

Timing can be so cruel sometimes. On the day when Brock Purdy was revealed to be ranked the 28th-best player on the NFL’s annual top 100 list, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw four interceptions at training camp. Despite all the success he has already enjoyed in the league, the former Mr. Irrelevant is constantly […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with a couple of huge contract disputes in the early days of training camp. Both Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams are holding out for new contracts. Aiyuk and Williams are both hugely important players on the 49ers offense, so the team is heavily incentivized to get some deals done. […]

San Francisco 49ers’ HB Christian McCaffrey officially joins the Madden 25 99 Club today, as he received the highest rating the game offers. Announced today on ESPN’s Get Up, McCaffrey now joins Tyreek Hill as one of five players with a 99 OVR Rating. For those new to Madden, the 99 Club represents the highest […]

Injuries are part of the NFL game, and the San Francisco 49ers are already experiencing their share. Fortunately, the 49ers got rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall back in the mix Monday. But unfortunately, the 49ers were dealt a pair of new injury blows at training camp, according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. At […]

Between Spencer Burford’s injury, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract negotiations, and Trent Williams’ contract negotiations, the San Francisco 49ers are under pressure. Thankfully, some good news came San Francisco’s way today to help relieve tension. Rookie wideout Ricky Pearsall, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, has been activated from the active/non-football injury list. As a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the best teams in the NFL, but there are several positional battles that need to be ironed out during training camp before the team’s depth chart can be solidified. Kyle Shanahan’s squad is looking to make a run at the top of the NFL world during the 2024 […]

In addition to Trent Williams’s continued holdout, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line was dealt another blow during the first week of training camp. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that starting right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, which might require surgery. Shanahan didn’t provide any further specifics on the injury, […]

Things didn’t get off to a great start for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Mixed reviews came along with the 49ers picking him at No. 31 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. And he suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to miss training camp days. But things may be turning around. According […]

It’s been over two years since the San Francisco 49ers selected Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, making the former Iowa State quarterback “Mr. Irrelevant.” But as we quickly learned, never before has a Mr. Irrelevant been just so relevant. After injuries knocked both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo out […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting ready for another run at the Super Bowl in 2024. General manager John Lynch has been hard at work this offseason keeping the roster in championship form. The team recently added another player who should provide some wide receiver depth for training camp. According to Adam Schefter, the San […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2024 season determined to get back to the Super Bowl. After suffering a narrow defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 49ers know that they will have little margin for error this fall. That means they will have to be flawless in every phase of the game — […]

2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Willis discussed his career, his former team (the San Francisco 49ers) and ex-teammates (including NaVorro Bowman) during an appearance on the “Up & Adams Show,” hosted by Kay Adams on the NFL Network. His frank take on whether this could be the Niners’ last opportunity at winning […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with Brandon Aiyuk’s contract drama all offseason long, and now, they have another big issue they have to deal with in Trent Williams. While Aiyuk is holding in after he reported to training camp, Williams didn’t report at all, and is believed to be holding out as he […]

In 2024, the plan of attack for the Carolina Panthers has been all about putting their 2nd-year quarterback Bryce Young in the best position possible to succeed. It’s no secret that Young’s rookie season didn’t go too smoothly, but that was hardly a surprise given the iffy state of their offensive line and their arsenal […]

Brock Purdy was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft, becoming Mr. Irrelevant. Since that day, however, Purdy has built himself a commendable resume. Purdy’s amassed a 17-4 record as a starter and he’s won four playoff games. While Purdy is undoubtedly one of the most successful […]

The San Francisco 49ers contract negotiations with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continue to drag on. Aiyuk has officially requested a trade, and insiders have reported that multiple teams are interested in him. However, that does not mean that the 49ers have any plans on sending him away. Brandon Aiyuk reported for 49ers training camp […]

The things people say. Brandon Aiyuk has been in the news recently for not practicing and for requesting a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. But he found himself in a different spotlight when former Super Bowl champion Aqib Talib gave Aiyuk a top-three wide receiver label. Speaking on the Up & Adams Show with […]

The San Francisco 49ers were already elite last season, but there’s a reason why they might be even better this year. Quarterback Brock Purdy not only has another year under his belt, but he has a new-and-improved body and throwing velocity. Purdy spoke about the month he trained with throwing coach Will Hewlett in Jacksonville, […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2024 NFL season with high expectations. After a couple of years of near-misses and Super Bowl heartbreaks, the franchise is eager to finally win a title. As fans and analysts alike dissect the roster and speculate on potential outcomes, one surprising player emerges as a potential linchpin in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ front office has its work cut out for it. Not only is Brandon Aiyuk refusing to practice at camp, but three-time first-team All-Pro offensive tackle Trent Williams is holding out as he seeks a new deal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said contract talks have been ongoing, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2024 NFL season, which is set to begin in just over a month. The 49ers of course are coming off of yet another heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the third crushing big […]

The Brandon Aiyuk saga has been one of the biggest storylines throughout the offseason, so it was a shock to see the star wide receiver report to training camp with the rest of his teammates on Tuesday. As he continues to angle for a new contract, many folks figured Aiyuk would hold out in an […]

With the San Francisco 49ers coming up short in the Super Bowl, training camp will be an opportunity to regroup and build the foundation of their comeback. But before the 49ers can devise any final plans, they must navigate a trio of injuries. San Francisco has placed linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and defensive […]

Once the 2023 season came to a close, star San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle underwent core surgery. In the recovery from that surgery, Kittle was faced with a massive hurdle. Unable to workout much post operation, the tight end said he dropped all the way down to 214 lbs. However, now recovered from […]

With questions at quarterback before Brock Purdy stabilized things in 2023 for the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan pursued Tom Brady for a potential one-year run to try to win a Super Bowl before turning things back over to Purdy. Shanahan was confident that pursuing Brady would not be a blow to Purdy’s […]

Everyone knows that Kyle Shanahan previously had his sights on Tom Brady, but the San Francisco 49ers head coach was also hoping to lure the other face of the New England Patriots’ dynasty to the Bay Area. While talking to sports writer Tim Kawakami on The TK Show, Shanahan expressed how surprised he was that […]