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The San Francisco 49ers do appear to have a quarterback quandary to deal with in the offseason. The 2023 NFL season is still many months away, but there will always be a focus on which between Trey Lance and Brock Purdy will be under center in Week 1. That said, there are also murmurs around […]

NFL owners approved a rule change to allow players to wear the No. 0 starting this season. At least one player, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, is not looking forward to seeing goose eggs on jerseys. “Im not a fan of #0,” Samuel tweeted shortly after the rule was announced. All players except for […]

The San Francisco 49ers could be hosting another Super Bowl in the near future. 49ers owner Jed York spoke with reporters at the Annual League Meetings on Tuesday, saying that the team is in the process of getting approval for a $120 million loan from the league’s stadium fund, which would allow the franchise to […]

San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey and Houston Roughnecks’ Max Borghi are somehow two different people — and McCaffrey had a hilarious reaction to the striking similarity between the two football players on Tuesday. https://t.co/eIJX1TbZPJ pic.twitter.com/NjNfeg3dOb — Christian McCaffrey (@CMC_22) March 28, 2023 The 23-year-old Borghi hasn’t quite earned a spot in the NFL after brief […]

As the San Francisco 49ers begin their offseason program, the team’s quarterback battle will arguably be the most eye-catching topic. While 49ers fans knew Brock Purdy would be out to start the program, San Francisco made a peculiar decision when it came to Trey Lance and Sam Darnold. Both Lance and Darnold are expected to […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some interesting questions to answer in the 2023 season. The biggest question, of course, lies at the quarterback position: which young stud do they select? Brock Purdy was excellent for them last year, but he’s coming off of a major injury he suffered during the NFCCG. That leaves the door […]

When the San Francisco 49ers selected Trey Lance with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the team anticipated him to be their quarterback of the future. After spending his rookie season behind Jimmy Garoppolo, Lance was named the starter heading into 2022. But after suffering a broken ankle in Week 2, Lance’s […]

The latest picture of former San Francisco 49ers coaches at the NFL Owners Meetings will make fans of the team nostalgic. The 49ers’ official Twitter account shared a photo that included Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh, Mike McDaniel and DeMeco Ryans. The picture shows just how impressive Kyle Shanahan’s coaching staff has been in recent seasons. […]

Brandon Aiyuk broke onto the scene this past season for the San Francisco 49ers, putting together the best campaign of his NFL career. Teams around the league took notice of Aiyuk’s performance. But the 49ers aren’t planning to just give up their burgeoning wide receiver. San Francisco has received trade interest in Aiyuk. However, the […]

The 2023 NFL offseason is up and running but it received some major news on Monday. Lamar Jackson announced on social media that he requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month. “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in […]

A quarterback controversy is not necessarily a good reflection of an NFL franchise. Sure, it is good to have choices, but that is a position where there needs to absolute clarity. Waffling between multiple candidates can indicate indecision to fans. For the San Francisco 49ers, though, it is crucial to have options going into next […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy broke onto the scene as a rookie last season, forcing the 49ers to open up the starting quarterback competition. General Manager John Lynch suggested that Purdy has done enough on and off the field to earn the starting job, reports ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “I think Brock has earned the […]

San Francisco 49ers fans were treated to some positive news Monday regarding quarterback Brock Purdy, who underwent surgery early in March to repair the torn UCL he suffered in the NFC Championship. 49ers general manager John Lynch provided the first update since the successful procedure, maintaining the same timetable that has already been outlined for […]

Lamar Jackson, the unanimous 2019 NFL MVP for the Baltimore Ravens and most electrifying quarterback in league history, is on the trade market. In fact, he’s been on the market for weeks already, having demanded a trade from the Baltimore Ravens all the way back on March 2nd. Although Baltimore placed the non-exclusive franchise tag […]

The San Francisco 49ers generated quite a stir in the first wave of NFL free agency. On the first day alone, they signed a couple of major stars. Of course, they also had a few brilliant under-the-radar acquisitions. Here we’ll look at the absolute sneakiest signing of the 49ers during the first wave of 2023 […]

The NFL offseason is always eventful, with free agency and the draft sharing the stage as the two main events. However, trades are also a key component and the San Francisco 49ers made a key move by acquiring placekicker Zane Gonzalez in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. The trade was announced by Mike McCartney, […]

The 2023 NFL offseason is officially up and running. Many free agents already signed their new deals with their teams, picturing a shape of what the league will look like in 2023. Still, organizations such as the San Francisco 49ers should remain active with hopes of taking the next step. In 2022, San Francisco was […]

When most people think about the offense for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk can be a forgotten weapon in the team’s vast arsenal. To be fair, it could be easy to forget what Aiyuk brings to the 49ers. With quarterback Brock Purdy becoming all but irrelevant, a running game led by Christian […]

When Brock Purdy took the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, many were unsure what they would be getting in the 2022 seventh-round pick. Following three inconsistent appearances earlier in the season, many doubted the former Iowa State QB1. But it didn’t take long for Purdy to prove […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger thought about the idea of ending his retirement to play for the San Francisco 49ers. Roethlisberger told Mark Madden on 105.9 The X on Tuesday that he had discussions with the 49ers about signing in San Francisco just months after he retired from the Steelers. The 49ers at least considered luring […]

When Brock Purdy suffered an injury in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the San Francisco 49ers offense was brought to a halt. The normally explosive unit was limited to just seven points. During a recent conversation with reporters, former Eagles defensive tackle, and a new member of the 49ers defense Javon Hargrave […]

The San Francisco 49ers have said that they will make other changes in the offseason of 2023. They still need to cover a few gaps, so this makes sense. They can fill these needs via the draft, but they may also want to think about the trade market. Here we’ll look at one perfect NFL […]

It’s a new era in San Francisco, as former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has moved on to the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s an emotional time for 49ers fans, who watched as Garoppolo helped lead the team to a Super Bowl berth and a Conference Title game during his time as the team’s starter. Well, the […]

The San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest surprises so far of this year’s free agency period, signing Javon Hargrave to a reported four-year, $84 million deal. The agreement between Hargrave and the 49ers includes $40 million guaranteed at signing. The 49ers formally introduced Hargrave on Thursday. The veteran defensive tackle said during […]

After losing Jimmy Garoppolo to the Las Vegas Raiders, the San Francisco 49ers replaced him with Sam Darnold. As Darnold gets ready to join the 49ers, the quarterback understands exactly what his role next to Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. The 49ers signed Darnold to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. While Darnold has spent the […]

The 2023 NFL season officially began on Wednesday. Organizations such as the San Francisco 49ers should be very active throughout the next few months with the goal of making it to the Super Bowl next February. In 2022, San Francisco was one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. The Niners managed to reach […]

Following the recent signing of former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, the San Francisco 49ers have made yet another move to fortify the Nick Bosa-led defensive front. This time, it came in the signing of former fourth-overall pick Clelin Ferrell. ESPN’s Adam Schefter took to Twitter to break the news. “49ers reached agreement today […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made their first defensive addition of free agency Tuesday, signing end Charles Omenihu to a two-year contract, per Jordan Schultz of theScore. The deal is worth $20 million. Omenihu appeared in all 17 games for a stacked San Francisco 49ers defense last season, starting three of them. He is coming off his […]

The San Francisco 49ers have created some precious space in their cap room by making a move to restructure the contract of linebacker Fred Warner, according to NFL insider Field Yates of ESPN. The adjustment has given the 49ers an additional $9.5 million worth of financial flexibility. Moreover, the restructuring of Fred Warner’s contract also […]

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers made turned a lot of heads just hours into NFL Free Agency by wrapping up a large deal with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive stalwart Javon Hargrave earlier this week. In the 2023 free agency market, Hargrave was one of the most sought-after defensive linemen. In retrospect, […]

The Detroit Lions have proposed a rule change that the San Francisco 49ers might be in favor of implementing. The submission proposes that NFL teams should be allowed to use an emergency quarterback if a team’s two active quarterbacks are ruled out for the game. Had the NFL rule proposal been in place this past […]

As the NFL “legal tampering” period began Monday, one of the questions surrounded the future of defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. The seven-year pro out of South Carolina State is coming off of a career year with the Philadelphia Eagles, and was expected to be a hot commodity when the free agency period kicked off. We […]

After seeing Jimmy Garoppolo sign with the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL free agency, the San Francisco 49ers were in need of another quarterback. The 49ers have remedied their issue, signing a formerly heralded QB to take his place. The 49ers have signed Sam Darnold to a one-year contract, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The financials […]

The San Francisco 49ers had one of the best defenses in the entire NFL in 2022, and just a few hours into free agency, they have managed to make themselves even better. That’s because they managed to land former Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Javon Hargrave on a four-year, $84 million contract. Hargrave will join […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made a huge splash just hours into NFL Free Agency, agreeing to a massive contract with former Philadelphia Eagle Javon Hargrave on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Former Eagles’ DT Javon Hargrave has reached agreement on a four-year, $84 million deal that includes $40m guaranteed at signing with the […]

In the 2023 NFL offseason, the San Francisco 49ers’ free agent needs include players that should help push them past the NFC Championship Game. Remember that the 49ers have reached the conference championship game the previous two seasons. Yet, they have failed to advance to the Super Bowl. Here we’ll look at the four best […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason include players that can help them get over the NFC Championship Game hump. The 49ers have made it the conference title game the last two seasons, only to come up short of making it to the Super Bowl. Against the Philadelphia Eagles in […]

With the NFL Combine in the past, the 2023 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer. Organizations will try to find their next stars in the event in late April. The San Francisco 49ers should be one of the most interesting teams in the draft, especially after their strong 2022 season and after getting a […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation will be a significant talking points all offseason as Trey Lance and Brock Purdy appear set for a QB battle. Purdy emerged late in the season, but he underwent elbow surgery, and he got an important update, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. “#49ers QB Brock Purdy underwent […]