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The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a spot they last saw after the 2020 season. They’re beginning the offseason in going from NFC champs to a six-win team. And can now start thinking about the NFL free agency period. The 2025 period, though, presents one of the most crucial offseason periods in years for […]

If you think about the value the San Francisco 49ers have gotten out of quarterback Brock Purdy, it may make your head hurt. That is, unless you’re part of the 49ers front office. Purdy is an incredible story of how anything is possible in the NFL. He’s not quite at the Tom Brady level of […]

Deebo Samuel will not have to search for a new team in the offseason after all. Despite rumors of the San Francisco 49ers potentially moving the star receiver, general manager John Lynch confirmed that the 28-year-old would return to the team in 2025. Lynch was asked about Samuel’s future with the team during his Jan. […]

When it comes to the 2024 NFL season, few players had as many “Welcome to the NFL” moments as rookie San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Originally selected with the 31st overall pick back in April, Pearsall had to go through the transition from the college ranks to the pros, was literally shot, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a letdown 2024 NFL season, but they still believe that Brock Purdy is their guy under center. Purdy only has a year left on his current contract, one that will pay him just $1.1 million in the 2025 NFL season. However, San Francisco general manager John Lynch said […]

Trade chatter surfaces annually lately for the San Francisco 49ers involving Deebo Samuel. General manager John Lynch has heard the rumblings since after the 2021 season. The wide receiver remains a trending trade topic mostly for two reasons: His massive 2022 contract and failing to replicate his incredible 2021 season. Lynch, however, isn’t changing his […]

With nothing else to look forward to in a lost season, the San Francisco 49ers have already begun preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. While the official draft order has yet to be finalized, the team is on track to own its highest draft selection in over a decade. For years, the 49ers dominated the […]

For the second time in three years, Brock Purdy’s season is ending with a right elbow injury. Despite the obvious concerns, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch does not believe there is anything to worry about. With a Week 18 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals looming, Lynch addressed Purdy’s injury to the media. The […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2024 NFL campaign with Super Bowl expectations after falling just short against the Kansas City Chiefs last season. An injury wave has derailed everything, though, leading to the 49ers missing the playoffs. Because of this year’s failures, there have been rumblings about the job security of head coach Kyle […]

The San Francisco 49ers announced earlier today that they were suspending De’Vondre Campbell for three games after refusing to enter the game against the Los Angeles Rams. The suspension will ultimately end Campbell’s season, and 49ers general manager John Lynch released a statement regarding the move, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “We have suspended […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ playoff hopes ended in Week 15 after their 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. During the game, linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to go into the game after losing his starting spot to the returning Dre Greenlaw. Refusing to play when called upon is a major faux pax in professional sports, […]

Just one year removed from an MVP caliber season in which he threw for over 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns while also leading the league with a 113.0 passer rating, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has come back down to earth in 2024. Despite the struggles in comparison to last year and a surprising […]

The San Francisco will be going up against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12, but the availability of their starting quarterback is in question. Brock Purdy suffered a shoulder injury in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, and he’s been a limited participant at practice this week. General manager John Lynch spoke about Purdy’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting healthy at the right time as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 of the NFL season. Despite the team looking to make another huge push for a successful playoffs, wide receiver Deebo Samuel had a bit of a scare earlier this week, per B/R Gridiron on […]

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly exploring options to bolster their defensive line, with trade rumors circling around potential candidates to reinforce their squad. The 49ers, who narrowly missed a Super Bowl victory last season, are determined to optimize their roster for another deep playoff run, despite the looming financial decisions regarding several major contracts. […]

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for Week 4 against the New England Patriots, fans are still concerned about the injury to star running back Christian McCaffrey. With the latest update being that McCaffrey went to Germany to see a specialist on his Achilles tendinitis, general manager John Lynch provides an update that gives a […]

The San Francisco 49ers tried to acquire Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Niners were one of three teams that had their efforts rebuffed this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets also had interest in the stud wideout, but […]

Coming off the second Super Bowl appearance in the Kyle Shanahan/ John Lynch era, the San Francisco 49ers are certainly looking to make their third trip to the big game in 2024. Two big contract negotiations hung over the team, as offensive stalwarts Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams were both hunting new deals. As training […]

After surviving a gunshot wound to the chest, San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall deserves some good news. Well, he got that positive update and Niners’ general manager John Lynch announced he expects Pearsall to return to play this year. He reacted to that news by saying the first-round pick’s quick return is […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk put a stop to his “holdin” on Tuesday, September 3, opting to sign a four-year, $120 million contract extension. The Aiyuk contract extension included an honest admission by the 49ers star that surprised many fans on X. “I’m not going to lie,” Aiyuk said with a laugh about his […]

San Francisco 49ers President of Football Operations and General Manager John Lynch can finally rest easy. Now that star receiver Brandon Aiyuk finally signed his contract extension, the front office can move past the drama and attend to other matters. Lynch released a statement after the extension was finalized, via the team’s website. “We were […]

When the San Francisco 49ers officially released their initial 53-man roster, fans were met with more than a few interesting takeaways regarding their favorite team. For one thing, Jon Feliciano made the initial 53-man roster, which was very much up in the air considering his injury history, and after watching Brandon Aiyuk’s situation play out, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are counting by the minute. Everyone in the organization from Kyle Shanahan to John Lynch are expecting Brandon Aiyuk to join their practice before their Week 1 game against the New York Jets. So, how is it going with Brock Purdy’s star wideout? It looks like he is still not ready […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk travelled with the team to their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. However, he did not suit up and play for the team, as they are still in the process of either negotiating a new contract or trading him. The saga has gone on throughout […]

The San Francisco 49ers begin their 2024-25 NFL campaign in just a little over three weeks in a Monday Night Football showdown with the New York Jets. But their focus cannot be completely on that highly anticipated season opener while the Brandon Aiyuk contract conflict rages on through training camp. Although the 2023 Second-Team All-Pro […]

Is Brandon Aiyuk going to sign a contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers? Although the situation is still clouded in uncertainty, Pat McAfee revealed an intriguing update Wednesday on The Pat McAfee Show. We’ve got Brandon Aiyuk dapping up John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan 👀👀#PMSLive #FTTB pic.twitter.com/FGuB0ugWJr — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 31, 2024 […]

The San Francisco 49ers front office led by John Lynch has not held contract extension talks with Brandon Aiyuk since May. Because of this, the elite wide receiver has requested a trade and is now looking for a new home that is willing to give him long-term security. The trade request has officially been made. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off of their Super Loss with a burning desire to finally finish the job. Lead football executive John Lynch has put a great team in place but they have yet to win it all under his watch. One thing he focused on this offseason was ensuring that the team […]

The NFL’s wide receiver market may be booming, but that doesn’t mean that every high profile wideout up for an extension around the league will be getting one. Sure, Justin Jefferson signed a colossal contract which is exactly what most people around the league expected, as did Amon-Ra St. Brown, DeVonta Smith, AJ Brown and […]

As the dust settles from the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves at a pivotal juncture. Despite a strong showing last season, the team fell short of their ultimate goal. Now, with a reloaded roster from the draft, the 49ers must turn their attention to the free agent market to shore up […]

Following the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have successfully acquired a group of promising young talents. They strategically selected these players to enhance their team for the challenges ahead. Each draft pick targets essential needs, injecting fresh talent into the team’s lineup. This year’s selections not only showcase the Niners’ careful planning but […]

In the weeks and days leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been one of, if not the most talked about trade candidate. But if were up to 49ers general manager John Lynch, Aiyuk would be staying in San Francisco for the foreseeable future. The wide receiver […]

The San Francisco 49ers are reloading after a stellar 2023-24 Super Bowl runner-up run. However, star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been caught in numerous NFL trade rumors with his impending contract situation. John Lynch addressed the rumors and Aiyuk subsequently made an interesting social media move. Previous reports indicated that San Francisco received interest […]

Amidst the flurry of activity in the NFL offseason, many fans are watching the San Francisco 49ers. Recall that they narrowly and painfully missed clinching the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl 58. With an impressive 12-5 record last season, the 49ers are gearing up to strategically enhance their roster in the upcoming NFL Draft. They […]

Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers are currently coming off of a crushing loss in Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers’ potent offense, led by Aiyuk and a host of other skill positional stars, was held relatively in check by […]

It was a brilliant year for the San Francisco 49ers, but it ended in the most painful fashion once again. Despite having a lead in overtime of Super Bowl 58, the Niners fell to the Kansas City Chiefs and were forced to watch their opponents lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy and celebrate. If this story […]

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl 58, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a very important juncture. Despite an impressive 12-5 season that culminated in a hard-fought Super Bowl appearance, the team faces a pressing issue that demands attention as they gear up for the 2024 NFL season. At this level, every decision carries weight, […]

Few players showed more improvement this season than San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The fourth-year pro hauled in 75 receptions for a career-high 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns. He added nine catches for 149 yards and scored his first playoff touchdown. Aiyuk is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered an OT heartbreaker to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. The 49ers’ 25-22 loss ended their stellar season run. Afterward, General Manager John Lynch made a shocking Arik Armstead-Javon Hargrave injury revelation. The 49ers battled injury woes during Super Bowl 58 San Francisco played a competitive game on […]