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The San Francisco 49ers have grabbed NFL Draft gems over the years. Regardless if they plucked them from the first or seventh round (Brock Purdy regarding the latter). April’s upcoming draft, however, presents a far pivotal one for general manager John Lynch. The GM and head coach Kyle Shanahan need this draft class to reignite […]

At some points last offseason and preseason, it seemed like a near certainty that the San Francisco 49ers would trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. And despite a long-term contract extension, rumors have popped up again that John Lynch will pull the trigger on an Aiyuk trade this offseason. After a lengthy hold-in, during which Aiyuk […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been fairly quiet during the offseason outside of trading Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Washington Commanders, and it might be because of the impending contract extension for Brock Purdy. The 49ers quarterback is set for a big payday, and general manager John Lynch would love to get the contract done […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a roster to remodel come April in the NFL Draft. Injuries and age ravaged the 49ers, leading to their disappointing 6-11 finish. General manager John Lynch has multiple areas to address. Lynch and the 49ers are noticing past dominating spots getting older. All-Pro tight end George Kittle is up in […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t have an easy roster fix. They’ve struggled to find a trade partner for Brandon Aiyuk, and suggestions have been made for them to trade down in the draft. However, here is the perfect trade the 49ers must complete after the 2025 NFL free-agency frenzy. Coming off a very disappointing 6-11 […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward phase as a franchise. San Francisco only won six games during the 2024 season and finished last in the NFC West division standings. They also missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season. Now the 49ers’ front office is teasing big moves to come […]

Though free agency doesn’t technically open up until Thursday, it’s hard not to look at the San Francisco 49ers as one of the biggest losers of free agency. Gone are some of the team’s key contributors from the 2025 NFL season, from Aaron Banks to Charvarius Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, Dre Greenlaw, Deebo Samuel, Leonard Floyd, […]

So who becomes the next “wide back” for the San Francisco 49ers? Deebo Samuel bequeaths that role, after the Washington Commanders pulled off the blockbuster trade on Saturday evening. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan now must look ahead to fill Samuel’s absence, as they gain a fifth rounder in return. A […]

As the San Francisco 49ers are amid the offseason, the team is looking to find ways in bringing back their winning ways and competing for a championship. While the 49ers could look to free agency in bolstering the roster, there are some questions regarding the team at the moment, like with the injury history to […]

Even if the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle don’t come to a contract agreement, it’s something that general manager John Lynch isn’t worried about. Despite the 49ers having two options to replace Kittle in the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s clear that both sides want to have one another back. While Kittle mentioned that the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to lock in some of their core players for the foreseeable future, and Brock Purdy is one of those players. General manager John Lynch recently shared an update on Purdy’s contract situation and said they have started conversations with the quarterback. Purdy is entering the last year of his […]

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch swiftly put to rest retirement rumors surrounding All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams. Lynch spoke, saying that he is “ready” and “motivated” to play next season, per Ian Rapoport. This follows speculation that Williams might step away from the game for some time. However, Lynch made it clear that […]

The San Francisco 49ers will look a bit different next season, as Deebo Samuel Sr. most likely will be on another team. Samuel requested a trade a few weeks ago, and it looks like the 49ers will honor his request, according to general manager John Lynch. Samuel has been with the team for six years, […]

Next week, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch will address the media at the NFL Scouting Combine. This will be his first press conference since early January. Lynch will speak on Wednesday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time and provide insight into the team’s offseason plans and pre-draft approach. Meanwhile, head coach Kyle Shanahan […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a nightmarish 2024-25 campaign, and the offseason gives them a rebound opportunity to get back on a winning path. Despite a 6-11 finish, the future looks bright as head coach Kyle Shanahan is set to fill in some of the missing pieces in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team has […]

The San Francisco 49ers have long been known for their dominant defensive line play, but that reputation has suffered in recent years. Since selecting Nick Bosa with the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the 49ers have struggled to develop homegrown talent on the defensive front. Their selections—Javon Kinlaw, Drake Jackson, Kalia Davis, and […]

The San Francisco 49ers endured a disappointing injury-marred season in 2024. Coming off a Super Bowl appearance the previous year, in which the 49ers lost by three points in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco went just 6-11 in 2024. The team missed the playoffs for the first time since a 6-10 finish […]

Ever since Deebo Samuel requested a trade ahead of the 2022 NFL season, it’s seemed as if San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch could decide to make the call at any point in time. The 49ers reportedly explored moving Samuel ahead of and during the 2024 NFL Draft, and the selections of wide receivers […]

For the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy has established himself as a top-10 quarterback in the NFL. Still, as he becomes eligible for a contract extension, the team faces a critical decision regarding his value. While Purdy’s leadership and success in Kyle Shanahan’s system have been evident, there are lingering questions about whether he is […]

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 […]