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Brock Purdy takes the top quarterback spot on the San Francisco 49ers unofficial depth chart, compiled by the 49ers’ football communications staff, before Week 1 of the NFL preseason. But who’s next, Trey Lance or Sam Darnold? Well, that’s exactly the answer. After Brock Purdy, the depth chart reads “Trey Lance or Sam Darnold.” This isn’t uncommon, the […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Oren Burks spent the first four seasons of his NFL career playing with the Green Bay Packers. This is why the Niners linebacker has a good understanding of now New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and he sees a lot of similarities in Brock Purdy, reports NBC Sports’ Jennifer Lee Chan. […]

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for a run at their third straight playoff appearance after back-to-back Conference Championship Game losses, several new players are making themselves known at training camp. On the offensive side of the ball, running back Tyrion Davis-Price has been a stud through camp so far. His playmaking ability could very […]

As the San Francisco 49ers continue to push through training camp, all eyes are on their quarterback competition between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold. However, their running back room is also drawing some attention now that Elijah Mitchell is out with an adductor injury, and it looks like a familiar face has returned […]

The San Francisco 49ers are facing a tough situation because of Elijah Mitchell’s injury. His absence means the Niners might have to over-rely on Christian McCaffrey in the backfield. That’s something they don’t want to do. As such, they need to find a new player to step in soon. Luckily, some NFL free-agent running backs […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to the free agent market after backup running back Elijah Mitchell suffered an adductor strain during training camp. With Mitchell expected to be sidelined another week, the 49ers worked out free agents Duke Johnson, Jeremy McNichols, Brian Hill and Jason Huntley on Monday, per Field Yates of ESPN. All-Pro […]

NFL Training Camp is often used for most players to get sharpened to get ready for the season. Others use it as an opportunity to get along with new teammates, practice new schematics, and get to know the system. Although, some players choose to skip it all together just like Nick Bosa. The San Francisco […]

Brock Purdy continues to progress for the San Francisco 49ers amid a training camp focused on his recovery from elbow surgery. With the Niners preseason opener quickly approaching, head coach Kyle Shanahan gives an update on whether or not Brock Purdy will play, reports 49ers on NBCS. Shanahan addresses the preseason plan for Brock Purdy […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got Brandon Aiyuk’s attention when he said that Deebo Samuel is the fastest wide receiver on the team, and Aiyuk is using that as motivation this season. “Yeah, I wasn’t here for his first year, but I watched him a lot my rookie year,” Brandon Aiyuk said, via […]

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams is one of the best players in the NFL and is absolutely loved by Niners fans. At 35-years-old, Williams is getting up there in age, although his most recent take on a potential retirement will make Niners fans love him even more, reports ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy […]

Well, the San Francisco 49ers avoided yet another injury to one of their QBs. Brock Purdy, who is returning from an elbow injury he suffered in the playoffs last season, took a rather scary hit from teammate Clelin Ferrell. While Purdy ended up being just fine, the hit still sparked a reaction from head coach […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Clelin Ferrell almost became public enemy number one in the Bay Area after a close injury call with Niners quarterback Brock Purdy during training camp. Luckily, Brock Purdy avoided any serious injury on the play, but that didn’t stop Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan from becoming a nervous wreck, reports […]

For Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown, there is no bad blood between the Eagles and San Francisco 49ers after the Philly defeated the 49ers 31-7 in the NFC Championship Game to advance to the Super Bowl. Though the score makes the loss look completely lopsided, the 49ers of course lost both of their quarterbacks […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar pass rusher Nick Bosa is engaged in a holdout for a contract extension and is sitting out training camp. Bosa may even miss NFL preseason or regular season games if the franchise doesn’t come up with a massive new deal. However, even though the 49ers are fining Bosa $50,000 for every […]

As the highly anticipated 2023 NFL season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts are eagerly poring over player performances and making predictions for the upcoming year. Among the players who have caught the attention of many fantasy football managers is talented San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. In this article, we will delve into Purdy’s fantasy football […]

The San Francisco 49ers bolstered their secondary by signing former Baltimore Ravens defensive back Anthony Averett following Terrance Mitchell’s injury. The 49ers signed Averett on Thursday, per KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. 49ers sign CB Anthony Averett, place CB Terrance Mitchell on IR: The #49ers made a roster move by adding a veteran CB to […]

In San Francisco 49ers training camp, the latest Elijah Mitchell injury update isn’t great for Christian McCaffrey’s backup running back. While Mitchell isn’t out for all that long, he is dealing with the same problem (at the same time) that he did last season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the media Thursday at 49ers training […]

Javon Hargrave is expecting to be a key player on the defensive side of the ball for the San Francisco 49ers this season. It sounds like Niners GM John Lynch expects the same, as he gushes over how good Javon Hargrave has been at training camp, reports the Around the NFL Staff. “I remember Jed […]

Lost in the wait for Joe Burrow’s contract extension is the another upcoming extension for a young star. San Francisco 49ers star DE Nick Bosa is due for a new contract after four successful seasons with the team. However, both sides still aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on a deal. Because of that, Bosa is currently in […]

North Carolina Central alumnus and ESPN College Football analyst Jordan Reid reminisced about playing 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave in college. Hargrave, a South Carolina State football alumnus, played against Reid’s North Carolina Central football teams once a year in the MEAC. Reid saw a post from prominent Twitter commentator and executive producer of the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy took the NFL by storm in his rookie season. His position coach thinks Purdy can be even better in his second year. Brian Griese, QBs coach for the Niners, expressed optimism that Purdy would pick up right where he left off. “We won 12 games in a row, we […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese likes what he sees from quarterback Trey Lance in training camp so far. Griese has noticed Lance’s improved throwing mechanics in camp. From the latter’s standpoint, it seems Lance’s career is ready to take off after a frustrating first two seasons in the NFL, per the Bay Area […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of fantasy football, certain players stand out as unique assets that can make or break a team’s success. Deebo Samuel, the versatile wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is undeniably one of those players. With his multidimensional skill set, Samuel has garnered attention and accolades in the past. However, the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have added former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Taco Charlton. The move comes while 49ers superstar defensive end Nick Bosa is still holding out from training camp as he awaits a new contract. The 49ers announced the signing, saying, “The 49ers have signed DL Taco Charlton to a one-year deal. In order […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a good problem to have with all of the talented quarterbacks on their roster. However, as training camp progresses, it sounds like Brock Purdy is getting more comfortable in his return from injury and should be on pace to start Week 1 for the Niners, reports KNBR. “Three weeks ago […]

Roman Reigns is known for his legacy in the WWE. Nevertheless, he made an appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday and dipped into the NFL world, making a Super Bowl prediction that San Francisco 49ers fans will love. #RomanReigns reveals his top 5 #SuperBowl contenders pic.twitter.com/noQ6AgKYDG — Ringside News (@ringsidenews_) August 1, 2023 Roman […]

One of the most well-known names in the fantasy football industry is Christian McCaffrey, and his ceiling for the 2023 NFL season is incredibly high. Entering into his first full season with the San Francisco 49ers, anything could truly happen. Having made a name for himself back with the Carolina Panthers, McCaffrey has cut his […]

Brock Purdy is still widely viewed as the San Francisco 49ers’ No. 1 quarterback, but Trey Lance is seemingly making progress in the QB battle happening this offseason. Lance even turned the heads of many 49ers fans after a fantastic showing in a training camp practice. “Biggest takeaway from today: Trey Lance was the best […]

The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and that means fantasy football is almost back as well. Fans are making their preparations for their upcoming drafts and keeping an eye on some players to target early on. Undoubtedly, one such player is standout tight end George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers. Since […]

San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa is still not at training camp as he holds out for a contract extension, and general manager John Lynch “doesn’t like” it. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Lynch was asked about Bosa’s contract and the training camp holdout. Here’s what the 49ers executive had to say, per Josh Dubow […]

Trey Lance has had a tough first two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, and much of that is due to injuries, but he spent time with quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen, who also works with Patrick Mahomes. Trey Lance had a chance to work alongside Patrick Mahomes and get some tips, and he opened up […]

The San Francisco 49ers made their fair share of moves to add to the roster before the start of the 2023 NFL season. They signed quarterback Sam Darnold, formerly of the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers, to a one-year contract in March. Darnold can add to a quarterback room that features Trey Lance and Brock […]

Is it Brock Purdy time again? San Francisco 49ers fans sure hope it is. The last pick in the 2022 NFL draft turned heads with his incredibly solid play for the team after both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo went down with injuries. Purdy was able to lead the team all the way to the […]

San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa is holding out of training camp as he looks for a new contract. The 49ers are set to have their first padded practice on Monday, but it doesn’t look like Bosa is going to have a new deal by then. Kyle Shanahan addressed Bosa’s situation on Sunday […]

Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore is returning to the place where he established himself as one of the best and most reliable running backs in the NFL for several years. Only this time, he is going to try to have an impact from a different part of the stadium. Gore will be serving […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance did not have a strong showing at training camp on Friday. In fact, Lance’s struggles in this one particular area were labeled a “major concern” by 49ers reporter David Lombardi of The Athletic. Lombardi not only said that Lance struggled with the short passing game, dumping one pass into […]

Trey Lance opened the 2022 season as the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback. He suffered an early-season injury though, and ultimately missed the remainder of the campaign. Lance now enters 2023 possibly battling not for the starting job, but for the second-string QB role. He addressed that during a recent interview, per 95.7 The Game […]

New San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is heaping praise on his defensive line, particularly the amount of depth the 49ers have up front. As training camp continues for the 49ers, Wilks spoke on his defense saying, “I’ve probably never been around a group like this on defense, particularly up front … When I […]

With Brock Purdy cleared to be a full participant in training camp, the quarterback is likely going to be the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 starter. However, Brock Purdy isn’t taking anything for granted upon his return from elbow surgery, even after taking the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie. 49ers coach […]