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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, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with a few injuries, and they were recently handed another one, this time on the offensive line, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “49ers place former first-round pick, OL Andre Dillard, on season-ending injured reserve,” Schefter wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Dillard was drafted in the first round of the […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are eager to bounce back from their dismal stint last season, which saw them miss the playoffs despite battling in the Super Bowl just a year prior. The 49ers’ training camp in Santa Clara continues to be extra crucial, especially after losing 20 players, including nine starters, this […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2025 season with uncertainty surrounding wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ contract situation. Jennings, 28, is entering the final year of a two-year, $15.4 million extension he signed in May 2024. After an impressive 2024 season with 77 catches, 975 yards, and six touchdowns in 15 games, the wide receiver’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers hit the reset button after last season and are looking to get back to their peak form in 205 under Kyle Shanahan. While some roster drain hurt the 49ers last season, they also struggled with a number of injuries to key players that really hurt their quest to defend their NFC […]

With San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk looking to return from an injury, he has still been contributing to the team, despite not being 100 percent healthy. After the 49ers lost to the Denver Broncos in the team’s preseason opener, the wide receiver room is an interesting unit for the team, as Aiyuk has been […]

It’s the old NFL next-man-up scenario, and the injury to Jordan Watkins of the San Francisco 49ers provided an opportunity at the receiver position. And that’s where one of two roster hopefuls improved their stock after the loss to the Broncos. Rookie wide receiver Junior Bergen took a step forward, according to Sports Illustrated. His […]

These days, the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan have to keep their options open because of injuries at the receiver position. But at least they have a target date for Brandon Aiyuk’s return. Meanwhile, Amari Cooper or Gabe Davis might not be options for the 49ers amid the injuries. The problem with both of […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a pivotal 2025 season, and quarterback Brock Purdy is entering it with the same mentality that has defined his career. Known for his underdog story, the former last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft continues to emphasize leadership over outside opinions. In an appearance on the Richard Sherman […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost a receiver for the season, and they also have their sights set on getting another back. Unfortunately, they suffered another offensive injury at training camp, according to a post on X by Nick Wagoner via Adam Schefter. “Another 49ers WR injury: Nick Wagoner @nwagoner #49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins has […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping for a healthy and productive season as they look to vault themselves into contention on the heels of a down 2024 season. A large part of the 49ers’ freefall last year was due to injury, as several key players went down with various ailments throughout the year. One of […]

Injuries were the story last season, as the San Francisco 49ers finished with a 6-11 record. With the franchise hoping to remain healthier in the 2025-26 campaign, the organization received bad news for one of its veteran running backs on the roster. Reports indicate that Ameer Abdullah, who is 32 years old, has been placed […]

The San Francisco 49ers are adding depth to their defense as training camp continues, and it’s someone who will help their defensive line, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Free agent DE Trevis Gipson is signing with the 49ers, per his agent Murphy McGuire. Gipson has 11 career sacks, including 7.0 with Chicago in 2021,” Fowler […]

The San Francisco 49ers gained a new gauge of what their 2025 roster looks like Saturday. Even after taking the 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in their NFL Preseason opener. Kyle Shanahan rested his veteran starters from Brock Purdy, to Nick Bosa, to George Kittle. All three won’t worry about their starting spots becoming […]

The San Francisco 49ers cannot last more than a few months without losing their entire running back room to injury, even in the preseason. With multiple key players back on the shelf, the 49ers added former starter Jeff Wilson Jr. to their 2025 offseason roster. Wilson, 29, signed with the 49ers on Sunday, ESPN’s Adam […]

During the Denver Broncos’ joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers this week, a familiar figure made an appearance on the practice fields at Levi’s Stadium. Mike Shanahan, the former Broncos head coach, was there to support his son Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. While the elder Shanahan was there to support his son, he […]

The San Francisco 49ers have placed veteran wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown on injured reserve (IR), effectively ending his 2025 season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. St. Brown suffered a foot injury during a joint practice with the Denver Broncos on Thursday, prompting the move ahead of Week 1 of the preseason. St. Brown, 28, stands […]

The San Francisco 49ers are going to enter the 2025 season as one of the more banged-up teams in the NFL. The Niners are dealing with concerning injuries on both sides of the ball. Only time will tell if the 49ers will overcome these injuries, but for now, some are not good. The wide receiver […]