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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is continuing his holdout for a contract extension with the team as his status for Week 1 is now in doubt, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 49ers are starting practices in preparation for their Week 1 game on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and […]

The last pick of every NFL Draft is nicknamed “Mr. Irrelevant.” That includes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who broke onto the scene last year and shined after injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. Fast forward to now and both signal-callers are on new teams due to Purdy’s phenomenal play in 2022. Jimmy […]

The San Francisco 49ers fell just short of reaching the Super Bowl last season. San Francisco players have often been asked if they are more motivated to win in 2023 as a result. George Kittle, however, has maintained his hunger for a Super Bowl over the years. He credits having to walk past the 49ers’ […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with a massively important absence heading into the 2023 season. Star pass rusher Nick Bosa is holding out as he negotiates a long-term deal. The 25-year-old phenom appears to be ready to miss games after already missing training camp. Bosa should receive a contract that makes him the highest-paid […]

The San Francisco 49ers still aren’t sure who their kicker will be in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jake Moody and Zane Gonzalez are both dealing with injury concerns. San Francisco even signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright as a depth option. Moody is trending in a positive direction though and he provided an update on […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers get set for a clash against the San Francisco 49ers to kick off their 2023 season, there is uncertainty surrounding the Niners’ best player, Nick Bosa. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is in the midst of a holdout and has not been with the team for well over […]

A lot of eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers as one of the top options in the NFC. As Brock Purdy looks to become the full-time starter this year, head coach Kyle Shanahan and his roster will have to set quite a few bold predictions to achieve this season. In the offseason, the Niners […]

The San Francisco 49ers face the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road in Week 1. The team got several key injury updates after Monday’s practice, giving an idea of who will be available on Sunday. LB Dre Greenlaw and S Talanoa Hufanga both returned to the practice field, among other key starters, according to ESPN’s Nick […]

George Kittle did not attend San Francisco 49ers practice Monday as he continues to battle back from an adductor injury. However, there is some reason for optimism, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. “Attn: fantasy football owners: No George Kittle (adductor) at today’s bonus 49ers practice. He is, however. sprinting on a side field,” Barrows […]

Colorado football star Travis Hunter was at the center of attention after his performance on both sides of the ball in the team’s statement win on the road over TCU, and he had some interesting things to say when asked where he will go when he makes it to the NFL, saying his favorite team […]

The NFL season is here, and all the teams in the NFC are ready to play. We are here to share our NFL odds series by making an NFC West champion prediction and pick while showcasing our reasoning. It was not long ago that the NFC West was one of the strongest divisions in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Nick Bosa are still working toward agreeing to a contract. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler recently stated that there is reason for optimism ahead of the 2023 season. “Nick Bosa and the 49ers, a bit more optimism here,” Fowler said on ESPN. “People I’ve talked to believe he will be the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with uncertainty at the kicker position. Fortunately for the team, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed a promising update on Jake Moody, who’s dealing with a quad injury, ahead of Week 1. The 49ers brought in kicking depth amid Moody and Zane Gonzalez’s injuries. However, Shanahan’s update suggests Moody could be […]

A major trade recently went down in the NFL that sent Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers to the Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers traded up to get the third overall pick when they drafted Lance back in 2021. Things didn’t pan out with Lance in San Francisco, and right before he was traded, he […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been under some scrutiny lately after trading former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys, which officially marked the move as a bust. Earlier this week following the trade, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo came out and called the 49ers QB situation “weird.” 49ers Hall of […]

The San Francisco 49ers appear to have as good a chance as any team in the NFC of unseating the Philadelphia Eagles at the top of the conference. However, they are going to need ace pass rusher Nick Bosa in the lineup if that is going to happen. Nick Bosa and the 49ers reportedly have […]

It would’ve been natural for Elijah Mitchell to be upset when the San Francisco 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey. They acquired a player in his same position and clearly value what he brings to the gridiron. But on the contrary, Mitchell is elated to be sharing a backfield with McCaffrey and thinks it only makes […]

With the Trey Lance era officially over, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t mince words when discussing the franchise’s pursuit of the quarterback. “When you move up and it doesn’t work out, that’s definitely a mistake,” Shanahan conceded to Tom Tolbert and Ray Ratto on KNBR 680 radio on Thursday. The price the 49ers […]

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch would’ve rather traded Trey Lance to a team other than the Dallas Cowboys. Because the Cowboys came with the best offer to the 49ers, Lynch felt he had no choice but to send Trey Lance to San Francisco’s rival. “Well, as they say, tie goes to the runner,” […]

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly going to take running back Christian McCaffrey off the field more than the Carolina Panthers did to keep him healthy throughout the season, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. The 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan are conscious of Christian McCaffrey’s injury history, and they want to keep him […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to make roster moves at kicker after sending Zane Gonzalez to the IR, this time signing veteran kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad as an insurance policy for rookie kicker Jake Moody, according to Adam Schefter. Matthew Wright, 27, spent time last season with the Kansas City Chiefs and […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a bit of a sticky situation on their hands. Nick Bosa, the team’s star defensive end and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has still not signed a contract extension with the team. Fans are hoping that the team is able to work out a new deal with Bosa before […]

The San Francisco 49ers released their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. Three quarterbacks, Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold and Brandon Allen, made the cut for San Francisco. The 49ers traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round selection on Saturday. Lance was taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. They were joined by […]

Legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana was one of the reasons they were the best team of the 1980s. With Montana under center, the 49ers won an impressive four Super Bowl titles that decade. He has considered the Bay Area his home since his rookie year in 1979. Fast forward more than 40 years […]

Who would have thought that the absolute last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft would become the No. 1 quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers? With Brock Purdy slated to start under center in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season for the team, it is safe to say that the quarterback situation in […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a busy month of August, and Wednesday proved to be no different. With a week one matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers steadily approaching, the 49ers made some key roster moves in preparation for their upcoming contest. “49ers signed DL Austin Bryant and DL Kerry Hyder Jr. to one-year deals and […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful the team will come to terms on a new contract with star rusher Nick Bosa soon. And he left no room for speculation when asked if the franchise was preparing for any other outcome. When asked if the team would consider a trade involving Bosa as […]

Week 1 of the NFL season is almost here, and all eyes are on the status of San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa. Bosa has been hoping for a new contract, and up until now, the two sides have failed to reach an agreement. But the latest update suggests that Bosa will be […]

As the preseason ends, several HBCU football alumni have earned the honor of being named to the 53-man roster for NFL teams around the league. These players look to make a mark on their teams and become All-Pro and Hall-of-Fame talent in the league like several HBCU alumni that have played before them. The list […]

The San Francisco 49ers placed kicker Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a calf injury. Gonzales injured his leg during warmups prior to the 49ers’ 23-12 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiodco. As Zane Gonzalez is expected to miss multiple weeks with […]

The San Francisco 49ers made major headlines last week by trading quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys. Former Niners and now Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is chiming in on the trade, throwing some subtle shade at his previous team, reports Sports Illustrated’s Robin Lundberg. Jimmy Garoppolo joined @robinlundberg to share his thoughts […]

A suspect was identified in a stabbing incident at a Santa Clara In-N-Out that left two victims with multiple wounds on Friday night. Gage Anthony Bryand faces criminal charges of attempted homicide and resisting and obstructing a police officer after a brawl broke out between San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders fans, according to […]

The Dallas Cowboys acquired QB Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers. The deal has raised some eyebrows about Dak Prescott’s future given his playoff struggles. Dallas is still planning on having Prescott start in 2023 though. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy recently addressed any potential issues with Lance and Prescott following the trade, per […]

NFL legend Cris Carter is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and has seen a lot of good and bad trades throughout his time playing and analyzing the league. When speaking about San Francisco’s decision to trade up for Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft, though, Carter didn’t hold back on Up […]

The San Francisco 49ers are done with the preseason and heading toward a Week 1 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the latest Elijah Mitchell injury update makes it sound like the running back, who will be a key piece of head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense this upcoming 49ers season, should be ready to roll […]

With the NFL regular season right around the corner, the San Francisco 49ers and defensive end Nick Bosa are still at a stalemate when it comes to a contract extension. It sounds like that will be the case for the foreseeable future, although it does seem like the Niners are prepared to make Bosa the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders officially left Oakland in January 2020. Over three years later, though, bad Bay Area blood between fans of the silver and black San Francisco 49ers continues to spill—both metaphorically and literally. The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Niners 23-12 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday in a preseason matchup […]

What makes an NFL trade one of the worst in history? It can’t just be each side getting uneven returns because no transaction is ever fully equal. I’m inclined to be more forgiving of trades that end up as lopsided due to an injury after initially looking good, as that isn’t a direct consequence of […]

The San Francisco 49ers received a surprising trade offer for Trey Lance from the Dallas Cowboys, but it was more about the quality of the pick than the suitor that surprised 49ers general manager John Lynch. When asked if any of the other offers for Lance included a fourth-round pick, Lynch had this to say […]