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The San Francisco 49ers have experienced some injury woes ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, especially in the wide receiver room. However, other injuries on the defensive line have caused some concern with the new season around the corner. On Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an optimistic update regarding the defensive line. With Dominick Puni […]

Injuries have been a big part of the San Francisco 49ers’ landscape this summer. But at least Christian McCaffrey looks solid so far. Assuming the 49ers don’t get devastated by injuries, here are three bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season. Closing with four straight losses, the 49ers went 6-11 last season. They also lost […]

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers didn’t give up too much to get Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders. And it could be a win-win for both teams. Furthermore, here is Robinson’s first impression of the 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan, according to a post on X by 95.7 The Game. “I’m very […]

Another year, another Jake Moody debacle during the offseason. Despite Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers seemingly committing to their former third-round pick ahead of the 2025 preseason, fans have found yet another reason to criticize the kicker’s standing with the team. Fans have been split on Moody throughout his two-year career, but the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with injuries at the wide receiver position, and it’s hard to know who will be available when Week 1 comes around. One receiver in question is Jauan Jennings, who has been out for some time because of a calf injury. Luckily, it sounds like he’ll be ready when […]

The San Francisco 49ers were looking everywhere for wide receiver help this preseason while both Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk make their way back from injuries, and they found it in the form of Skyy Moore. Moore hasn’t been able to get his career off the ground in Kansas City, struggling to find playing time […]

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to accentuate the positive as they deal with a ton of injuries. And they’ve been wheeling and dealing to cover depth issues. But there are still roster spots to be decided, and here are two surprise preseason cuts to watch before Week 1. At the head of the list […]

It has been a rough road for the San Francisco 49ers and their wide receivers, even though they downplayed the situation. And they whiffed on a trade. Trying to move forward, the 49ers worked out three receivers amid the team’s injury woes. The receivers’ names won’t open any eyes: Colton Dowell, Jalen Guyton, and J.J. […]

While San Francisco 49ers star Brock Purdy is waiting for Brandon Aiyuk to be healthy, the wide receiver room of the team has been a cause of concern for the football world. Though the football world is looking at 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall as turning heads this upcoming season, there’s a chance that the […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a tense moment during Thursday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Rookie defensive tackle CJ West appeared to buckle his left knee during a one-on-one pass-rush drill, forcing him to leave the session. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later confirmed that West suffered a hyperextended knee, similar to fellow rookie […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers may be going through a challenging transition after losing 20 players in the offseason, coach Kyle Shanahan can still count on one constant: Offensive tackle Trent Williams staying in shape. Williams said he feels great entering his sixth year with the 49ers, adding that he continues to be motivated by […]

It is no secret that the San Francisco 49ers missed Christian McCaffrey last season. He was never really able to make a difference, as an unexpected injury occurred during the previous season’s training camp. After only playing in four games last season, CMC is aiming to make a massive comeback to help get the Niners […]

With San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk looking to return from an injury, he has still been contributing to the team, despite not being 100 percent healthy. After the 49ers lost to the Denver Broncos in the team’s preseason opener, the wide receiver room is an interesting unit for the team, as Aiyuk has been […]

It’s the old NFL next-man-up scenario, and the injury to Jordan Watkins of the San Francisco 49ers provided an opportunity at the receiver position. And that’s where one of two roster hopefuls improved their stock after the loss to the Broncos. Rookie wide receiver Junior Bergen took a step forward, according to Sports Illustrated. His […]

These days, the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan have to keep their options open because of injuries at the receiver position. But at least they have a target date for Brandon Aiyuk’s return. Meanwhile, Amari Cooper or Gabe Davis might not be options for the 49ers amid the injuries. The problem with both of […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost a receiver for the season, and they also have their sights set on getting another back. Unfortunately, they suffered another offensive injury at training camp, according to a post on X by Nick Wagoner via Adam Schefter. “Another 49ers WR injury: Nick Wagoner @nwagoner #49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins has […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping for a healthy and productive season as they look to vault themselves into contention on the heels of a down 2024 season. A large part of the 49ers’ freefall last year was due to injury, as several key players went down with various ailments throughout the year. One of […]

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 […]

During the Denver Broncos’ joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers this week, a familiar figure made an appearance on the practice fields at Levi’s Stadium. Mike Shanahan, the former Broncos head coach, was there to support his son Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. While the elder Shanahan was there to support his son, he […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to bounce back in the 2025-26 campaign after ending last season with a 6-11 record. However, there is some concern with star edge rusher Nick Bosa, as he missed his third consecutive practice on Tuesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an important update regarding Bosa’s situation. Despite sitting out […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made a flurry of roster moves during camp. And there’s at least one reason to panic overall. Not helping matters is the news that Kyle Shanahan revealed two concerning training camp injuries. It turned out to be one player from each side of the ball, according to a post on […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers faced a shaky offseason involving Jauan Jennings and his future. He fired a trade threat to the 49ers if a new contract wasn’t made. Now Kyle Shanahan delivered a new, concerning update on his star wide receiver. The 49ers’ 2025 season has this new reason to panic: Jennings is still dealing […]

With training camp in full swing, the San Francisco 49ers are looking for reinforcements on offense. They have Christian McCaffrey as the main running back, but the depth next to him needs to improve, especially if he gets injured. The biggest reason is that, as good as McCaffrey has been, he has been known to […]

While the San Francisco 49ers hosted wide receiver Gabe Davis on a visit, a decision still hasn’t been made yet if the former Buffalo Bills receiver will end up with the team. Though there are other teams that are interested in Davis after the 49ers visit, he would speak about the reasons for wanting to […]

The San Francisco 49ers have started training camp, and are looking to find some consistency on offense, as there have been changes – and injuries – on that side of the ball. There are a few wide receivers who are not on the field yet because of injuries, but luckily, the 49ers are known as […]

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 […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a wonderful history that includes five Super Bowl victories and eight overall appearances. Therefore, it’s pretty easy to find some great teams in an organization with such a rich history. When examining the 10 greatest 49ers teams of all time, it’s essential to consider the impact they made and the […]

Brock Purdy still hears the “game manager” and “system quarterback” labels attached to him. There’s a population of fans and analysts believing Purdy is a product of what Kyle Shanahan created. Arik Armstead begs to differ, however. Armstead moved away from the Bay Area to join the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. But he still thinks […]

While San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes hard to get physically ready for the upcoming season, teammate Brandon Aiyuk seems distracted by trade rumors. But here is the 49ers’ most fierce positional battle to watch at the team’s 2025 training camp. The 49ers should have quite a competition at the cornerback position. Currently […]

The San Francisco 49ers managed to sign Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million contract extension this offseason, but that isn’t the only quarterback move they have made as of late. The Niners also scooped up Mac Jones in free agency to be Purdy’s backup, although he recently joked that he had some beef to […]

After avoiding injuries in his first two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Christian McCaffrey appeared in just four games in 2024. As the veteran running back looks to rebound from one of the strangest setbacks of his career, head coach Kyle Shanahan believes everything is falling into place. Despite McCaffrey turning 29 on June […]

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 […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle have been through a lot together. The former joined the franchise in 2017, and the latter was drafted a couple of months later. They weathered some rough beginnings, as the team went just 10-22 during their first two years in the Bay Area. […]

Despite failing to make the playoffs in 2024 after appearing in the Super Bowl the previous season, the San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement with quarterback Brock Purdy on a five-year, $265 million extension. While the new deal gives the young passer security, head coach Kyle Shanahan would like to see Purdy play with more […]

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 […]