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On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers picked up their first loss of the season with a close home defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The game marked the return of quarterback Brock Purdy, who had been injured for the last couple of weeks and seen backup Mac Jones win two games in […]

With San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Brock Purdy dealing with turf toe, an injury that is reportedly to keep him out for the next several weeks, one has to wonder about the actual severity of the issue. As the 49ers are likely starting Mac Jones for their next game this weekend, general manager John Lynch […]

The San Francisco 49ers secured this welcome addition to the 2025 defense: Welcoming back Robert Saleh. S.F and the former New York Jets head coach created an abundance of success together — including one NFC title. Saleh accepted his 49ers return in Jan. 2025. He worked with a mix of rising young talent but also veteran […]

Injuries and ineffectiveness in the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room created a path for Jauan Jennings to become the team’s top wideout last season. And after his 77-catch, 975-yard, six-touchdown performance he’s looking for a raise. However, the 49ers are not eager to extend Jennings. San Francisco just extended the receiver in 2024, signing […]

The San Francisco 49ers have faced several questions this offseason. Whether it was the health of its receivers, is the defense weaker than it has ever been under head coach Kyle Shanahan, or the Jauan Jennings contract drama. On Wednesday, 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed that Jennings previously requested a trade. But Lynch made […]

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 and Dallas Cowboys don’t make deals often. But pulling off a second blockbuster trade since 2023 looks enticing. Especially with Micah Parsons involved. Niners fans likely remember who departed around this time two years ago. Trey Lance was shipped away to the Cowboys on Aug. 25, 2023. San Francisco and general […]

The San Francisco 49ers already feature a changed wide receiver room for 2025. Now they’re bringing in a past 1,000-yard performer while releasing another WR. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter Sunday, the franchise have brought in Robbie Chosen. The veteran WR worked through drills on Saturday. He even fired off the signal that he […]

It’s easy to see what the San Francisco 49ers have to be concerned about for the 2025 season. Also, they have some players who aren’t performing at their expected levels. But the team is trying to work through things, and the 49ers made a flurry of roster moves amid their training camp. The list hit […]

With NFL training camps officially opening up across the league, the San Francisco 49ers’ braintrust of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan had to know they would get questions about Jauan Jennings during their first media session of the summer. One of the true success stories of the 49ers’ player development system, going from a seventh […]

The San Francisco 49ers plan to launch a redemption tour this fall. The Niners stumbled to 6-11 last season one year after representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. The 49ers have their pieces in tact ahead of NFL Training Camp to reignite themselves. But they have a fatal flaw hovering over them too. One […]

The San Francisco 49ers have will eventually find out if Brandon Aiyuk is at full strength. He lost 10 games of action due to a knee injury. Well, Aiyuk received a stunning injury update Thursday. One that fans needed to know as NFL training camp draws near. Longtime 49ers insider for NBC Sports Bay Area […]

There are question marks for the San Francisco 49ers about running back Christian McCaffrey. But the team has made interesting additions on defense. If the 49ers decide to make more moves, here are two sneaky trade candidates entering the 2025 training camp. First, you can rule out Christian McCaffrey. He will be a trade candidate […]

The most prized addition to the San Francisco 49ers defense wasn’t a free agent defender. It’s Robert Saleh coming back as defensive coordinator. Which got George Kittle warning the league of “violence” ahead of 2025. The All-Pro tight end spoke to The Rich Eisen Show Wednesday to warn opposing offenses what’s coming. “Violence is coming […]

John Lynch, the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, didn’t hold back about the team’s difficult offseason. Every hard choice, from parting ways with key veterans to reshaping the roster, was guided by a clear vision. “We had to get younger and we had to get a little cheaper,” Lynch explained, highlighting the team’s […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch made it clear that the upcoming NFL season is a pivotal one for the team, with an offseason emphasis on youth development and long-term championship goals. Coming off a disastrous 6–11 finish that saw the Niners finish last in the NFC West, the team is reshaping its identity […]

There’s no doubt that San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch admits the struggles from last year, especially how they were eliminated from playoff contention, a year removed from a Super Bowl berth. Lynch would speak about another regret from the past, which involves a heavily rumored 49ers wide receiver in Brandon Aiyuk, relating to […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a trade this offseason that they hope will help their pass rush. And offensive tackle Trent Williams is fully behind the team’s contract decision at quarterback. However, general manager John Lynch dropped an “embarrassing” admission about the 49ers’ struggles in 2024. Lynch made the comments on the Pat McAfee Show, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are on a rebound tour this fall. They’ll aim to shed the memories of their injury-ravaged 2024. And their 6-11 campaign as they attempt to regain their past championship form. S.F. will lean on its star power at the disposal of head coach Kyle Shanahan. Brock Purdy now leads as a […]

On the offensive side of the football, the San Francisco 49ers have a solid force on the line. And they’re developing a younger one on the other side of the ball. Also, there are two 49ers veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in the 2025 season. At the forefront are defensive tackles Kevin […]

After the San Francisco 49ers signed Brock Purdy to a sizable contract extension, it came off of other deals like tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner. With the 49ers looking to improve after the failures of last season, Warner spoke about the team and their willingness to lock up the stars that helped […]

With the constant trade rumors around San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, there is no doubt that the star is eager to recover from the season-ending injury and show his worth. As the 49ers’ pass-catcher is working his way back from the knee injury, he would get an update from general manager John Lynch […]

The San Francisco 49ers enter 2025 with a rather questionable wide receiver unit. Deebo Samuel left via trade, Brandon Aiyuk has trade chatter heading into training camp, and Ricky Pearsall is dealing with a hamstring ailment. But a five-time Pro Bowler could entice the 49ers, per one Bay Area media personality’s words Thursday. Bonta Hill […]

Shannon Sharpe didn’t mince words when weighing in on Brock Purdy’s massive contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking about Purdy’s rise from Mr. Irrelevant to a $265 million man, Sharpe said, “He’s probably worth more because he saved Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s job.” Shannon Sharpe on Brock Purdy’s contract extension: “He’s probably […]

Did the San Francisco 49ers lure in a former Kansas City Chiefs starter? Or is John Lynch and company still working on a deal? One insider dove into the mysterious signing Thursday. D.J. Humphries surfaced as the new 49ers signing back on April 30. Humphries’ agency AMDG Sports posted he’s agreed to terms with the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in contract extension talks with quarterback Brock Purdy throughout the offseason. With training camp approaching, general manager John Lynch opened up about the negotiations, and it sounds like a deal could be reached soon. During a guest appearance on the “Unbuttoned” podcast hosted by Chris Simms, Lynch shared some […]

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers hit their mark at times. And overall, they graded out fairly well. However, the Raiders stole two highly coveted 49ers draft targets. The thefts came during the second night of the draft as the 49ers waited to make their pick at No. 100 at the end […]

The San Francisco 49ers will turn to 11 potential impact newcomers for 2025. The 11 represents the 49ers‘ 2025 NFL Draft class. A 12th rookie is one to watch in front of Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and company, though. The 49ers have seen undrafted players shark their way up the roster before. Defensive lineman Kevin […]

The San Francisco 49ers let George Kittle know how much the franchise values him by signing the veteran tight end to a massive four-year, $76.4 million contract extension. Kittle’s new deal will keep him in the Niners fold through the 2019 NFL campaign, and signifies a bigger chance of him finishing his pro career with […]

After San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a record-breaking contract, it was only a matter of time. For President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch, it was a matter of time. Since they drafted the Iowa football tight end, he’s been among the best in the league at his position. As […]

The San Francisco 49ers addressed 11 needs during the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager John Lynch and company aggressively bolstered the defense from April 24-26. Including luring in Mykel Williams. The edge rusher arrived at No. 11 despite a curveball suggestion from Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Breer believed wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan of Arizona […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with the air of a team in transition. After years of pushing all their chips into Super Bowl contention, the roster finally began to show cracks. A bruising free agency period also left them reeling on both sides of the trenches. Sure, star power at the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been a model of consistency in recent NFL seasons. However, stability wasn’t exactly their calling card in the 2024 season. Now, with the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, the 49ers are no longer in a position to simply tweak around the edges. They’re now tasked with filling meaningful gaps across […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the San Francisco 49ers as the club lost 11 starters through free agency and trade. With the club seemingly making vast changes to the roster, there’s speculation that the front office wants to get a new contract extension finalized for tight end George Kittle. However, it sounds like the […]

Thanks to Tom Brady in recent years and the Tampa 2 defense a few years back, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among just six teams with multiple Super Bowl wins in the 21st century. This recent success is well-deserved for Bucs fans after the team could hardly put together a winning season for the first […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and rumors of what teams may have planned are starting to heat up. While it seems like the top of the draft order is roughly coming together, there are always a few surprises coming on draft night in the heat of the moment. One of the teams […]

The San Francisco 49ers look positioned to draft a wide receiver for the second straight year. The Deebo Samuel trade opens up that possibility ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Samuel got sent to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth round draft pick. Except one mock draft doesn’t project the Niners waiting until […]

While the San Francisco 49ers look at the big picture in the draft, they know the importance of using their bounty of picks for a few sleepers. But here is the 49ers’ perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. The No. 1 need for the 49ers is improving their defensive line. They have a lot of elements […]

The San Francisco 49ers face one of their biggest drafts yet in the era of John Lynch. The general manager must use this 2025 NFL Draft class to reignite enthusiasm following a stumbling 6-11 mark. Lynch has won over the 49ers Faithful before during this time of year. George Kittle rose as a fifth round […]