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An injury-riddled 2025 season for the San Francisco 49ers ended with the most brutal injury of them all when tight end George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles during their Wild Card Round win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only was Kittle’s injury the final nail in the coffin for the 49ers’ Super Bowl hopes, as they were comfortably bounced in the Divisional Round by the Seattle Seahawks, but it also put their 2026 season in jeopardy. Kittle is one of the most important players on the team, and a typical injury recovery for an Achilles tear would put him out for most of the regular sea…

The San Francisco 49ers clearly weren't paying attention to their Achilles Heel from last season, and they have only managed to make it worse.

Tight End University (TEU) is back for a sixth summer in 2026, and Taylor Swift is attending once again with fiancé and TEU co-founder Travis Kelce.Ahead of the three-day camp's start on Tuesday, June 23, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, another of TEU's co-founders, joined USA TODAY Sports to discuss last year's event. One of Kittle's main revelations about the 2025 edition of the camp is that his mom played a significant role in encouraging Swift to put on her surprise performance."Last year, [Swift] said 'no,' and then she just showed up and did it," Kittle told USA TODAY Sports…

Kyle Pitts' big payday has arrived.The tight end agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on June 23, according to multiple reports.The deal, which includes $36 million in guaranteed money, places him behind only George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers ($19.1 million per year) and Trey McBride ($19 million per year) among the highest-paid players at his position.Pitts, 25, received the franchise tag from Atlanta this offseason after recording a career-high 88 receptions in 2025. The Falcons had until July 15 to reach a long-term deal or forge ahead with a one-year…

The San Francisco 49ers have a backup QB in Mac Jones who could very well be a starter for a few teams in the NFL. Moreover, last season, while filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, Jones showed that he can produce as a starting QB. During the 2025 season, Jones played 545 total snaps for the Niners while filling in for Purdy, leading to a 77.1 overall PFF grade. Moreover, he threw for 2,151 passing yards and 13 touchdowns against six interceptions. Jones also recorded eight big-time throws and 10 turnover-worthy plays during his time as the 49ers’ starter. The 49ers’ backup is entering the…

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to bring home their first Super Bowl since the 1994 season. Part of that pursuit means trying to acquire the necessary pieces that can make the team as great as it can be. A player that the Niners may have thought about trading for a key piece is none other than veteran quarterback Mac Jones. However, Jones doesn’t want to go anywhere else.While the trade rumors have been swirling around the former national champion this offseason, he is staying present and in the moment out in the Bay Area. Jones joined The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and shared his admiratio…

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle broke the silence regarding their brutal schedule opening, and he left nothing up to interpretation.

This is welcome commentary from Mike Evans, just not on the expected young WR.

The 49ers are weighing a nearby relocation of their training facility amid a viral theory linking the team’s injury issues.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Renardo Green #0 of the San Francisco 49ers gets set during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Third-year cornerback Renardo Green has had ups and downs in his first two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. His rookie season made the 49ers organization and fan base filled with optimism about the future of the position. The duo of Deommodore Lenoir and Green is a good pairing for the 49ers and thei…

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49ers star tight end George Kittle is just like everyone else in that he is sick of Brandon Aiyuk's antics as he tries to go to the Commanders.

After George Kittle's comments about Brandon Aiyuk, former NFL LB Emmanuel Acho cautioned teams against pursuing the 49ers wide receiver.

Kittle warned teams interested in Aiyuk to proceed with caution.

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The 49ers, in the middle of their retool, brought in multiple established veteran wide receivers and a high draft pick to bolster their passing attack. Yet it might be a returning youngster that proves to be the 49ers unsung hero this season.

Christian Kirk's role with the 49ers isn't exactly one that'll generate a lot of buzz, both now and over the long run.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has taken over North America, filling NFL stadiums with soccer fans and natural grass playing surfaces, and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has seen enough to make a pointed argument that the league’s owners can no longer ignore. Several World Cup matches are being played in NFL venues, including Levi’s Stadium, requiring stadiums that normally feature artificial turf to temporarily install natural grass to meet FIFA requirements. For Kittle, that temporary fix exposed a permanent problem. “If you can put grass in MetLife and in SoFi, I think you could do th…

The San Francisco 49ers have some familiar faces available in free agency. who should they call and who should they steer clear of?

The 49ers lost Matt Hennessy to the Cowboys via free agency, but a tough injury ultimately ended his first season in Dallas before it had a chance to begin.

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are still at a standstill, as the team isn’t willing to release him and the player hasn’t attempted to report to the Niners’ facilities. For now, the updates from Aiyuk have been coming via social media. Unless something changes between now and the start of training camp, the players will be asked about the situation, especially if Aiyuk doesn’t show up to training camp and keeps posting on Instagram.Nonetheless, George Kittle did share his thoughts on the situation during a June 22 appearance on “Pardon My Take.”“The last time I saw Aiyuk was, call it…

The San Francisco 49ers saw the Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. As a result, for some fans, it was hard to stomach watching their NFC West rival celebrate a championship on the Niners’ field and in their locker room. Moreover, the Seahawks went through the 49ers en route to their Super Bowl with a commanding win in the divisional round. Seattle doesn’t look to be going away and is eyeing a back-to-back reign. If San Francisco wants to go on a deep playoff run and a championship of their own, they will have to go through the Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams, who made high…

We now know when the 49ers will get back on the field for both training camp and joint practices against other teams.

The San Francisco 49ers have gone all-in on trying to contend for a Super Bowl in recent years. This offseason has been no different. 49ers GM John Lynch signed future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year deal, along with former 1,000-yard pass-catcher Christian Kirk. Defensively, Lynch also traded for veteran defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes the Niners could be a destination for one more veteran piece. That veteran piece could be none other than New York Giants edge-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, especially now that the Giants have multipl…

The San Francisco 49ers could be looking to fortify their defensive line ahead of the 2026 season. Despite trading for veteran defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch may want to add some help on the edge on the opposite side of All-Pro edge-rusher Nick Bosa.Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes San Francisco could be a potential suitor for Pittsburgh Steelers edge-rusher Alex Highsmith. Now that Pittsburgh recently paid young edge-rusher Nick Herbig, it may not have room to keep him for the foreseeable future. This is where the Niners coul…

The San Francisco 49ers need to be patient in their pursuit of Maxx Crosby so they do not make the mistake of going all-in on a roster that isn't worth it.

The San Francisco 49ers cannot escape the drama surrounding Brandon Aiyuk. In a new development, the disgruntled wide receiver posted a video where he chanted “Go Commanders” as he attempts to force his way off the 49ers. One 49ers veteran made it clear that he is not happy about the Aiyuk situation. 49ers tight end George Kittle spoke honestly when talking about Aiyuk’s latest video during a recent interview. “I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he’d always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles an hour a…

The veteran receiver seems to really want out of San Francisco

If anyone had any doubts how badly Brandon Aiyuk wants to join the Commanders, just look at his last social media post.

Mac Jones is back with the San Francisco 49ers. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll stay that way when the NFL season kicks off in a few months. Recent reports suggested that the 49ers could still look to trade the prized backup quarterback if they’re satisfied with the development of 2025 seventh-round draft pick Kurtis Rourke. “The 49ers were willing to trade QB Mac Jones before the draft, but no team met their reportedly steep asking price,” Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote. “If an injury to a starter prompts a team to pony up, would the 49ers deal Jones at s…

San Francisco 49ers rookies and veterans are set to report to Santa Clara in mid-July as the 2026 season nears.

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In his latest Instagram video, posted by Brandon Aiyuk to his Instagram Story on Sunday night, he yells out: "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!"

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green has been under fire for a while and the trade rumors swirling around him simply will not go away.

The 49ers' defensive line depth is awfully fluid, meaning the undrafted Mikail Kamara might have better than an outsider's chance.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — All-Pro George Kittle is set to co-host his sixth annual Tight Ends University this week, with several of his 49ers teammates joining the workshop. The San Francisco star founded the two-day event alongside Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and NFL alum and FOX commentator Greg Olsen, which includes film study, on-field work and plenty of social events, including a concert — Tight Ends and Friends. For the first time since the event began in 2021, Kyle Juszczyk will be attending as a participant. The fullback helped out in several tight end situations in 2025 when Ki…

With training camp only about one month away, 49ers star George Kittle is continuing his rehab from Achilles surgery with the hopes of playing in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.The tight end’s optimism toward achieving that goal keeps growing, especially with Kittle recently sharing an encouraging update regarding his progress.“I got to run today. I hit over 16 miles an hour, that was pretty sick,” Kittle said on Monday’s episode of “Pardon My Take.”“I’m in cleats on the field right now, so I’m 21 weeks out, and I’m running over 16 miles an hour, so I’m having a great time. Single-leg box jumps…

The San Francisco 49ers made some splashy moves in the offseason like when they signed Mike Evans, but these three overlooked signings could be very impactful.

The 49ers’ standoff with their disgruntled star Brandon Aiyuk still is ongoing, and it remains uncertain when this entire saga officially will come to an end.Following Aiyuk’s Father’s Day post exclaiming “Go Commanders,” former NFL running back LeSean McCoy expressed his support for San Francisco’s wide receiver and his desire to play for the Washington Commanders.“I ain’t going to lie. He became my favorite wide receiver,” McCoy said on the “Speakeasy” show. “I like it, man. It’s time to fight back. Don’t let these ownerships just start to own you. [Those] days [are] over with.”“So, if you w…

George Kittle made it clear where his relationship with soon-to-be-former 49ers teammate Brandon Aiyuk stands. San Francisco’s star tight end previously told the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast in March that he had not seen or heard from the star wide receiver, outside of one supportive text message after he tore his Achilles in the 49ers’ playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles, for months, dating back to the middle of the 2025 NFL season, but still shared his love for Aiyuk and wished him the best.Now, fast forward three months, and Kittle’s tone, understandably, has changed. Kittle appeare…

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk stretched their rift to Father’s Day. Aiyuk’s name became linked to the Washington Commanders Thursday by one analyst. The wide receiver added new fuel to that fire Sunday. Aiyuk posted a Happy Father’s Day message via his social media feeds. But then ended with saying “Go Commanders go!” three times. Even dropping a “Hail to the Commanders” message too. #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk wants everyone to know: “Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders!” pic.twitter.com/RtxkGJksBp — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 22, 2026 The embattled past 1,000-yard wide…

If it’s up entirely to San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz, he’ll be a Niner for life. “I want to be on that 10-year wall,” McKivitz said recently, via Briana Jeannel of San Francisco’s official website. “I don’t want to leave here. Obviously being cut, I’ve got some scars there. But, there was a reason why I was drafted here, why I was cut here, and why I still play here. Now I’ve had three good seasons of starting and I’m going into the fourth.” McKivitz is entering his seventh season in the league, and he’s spent his entire pro career so far with the 49ers, who took a chanc…

Training Camp is right around the corner for the San Francisco 49ers, and while all is quiet with the team, Brandon Aiyuk continues uploading videos on social media. The latest came on June 21, and if it wasn’t clear that he wants to join the Washington Commanders, he made it clear in his video.In the 16-second clip, Aiyuk was cheering on the Commanders as if he were a player on their team. “Man, what’s up everybody? I had a great Father’s Day,” Aiyuk said in the video (h/t OurSF49ers). “And before I lay down and go to bed tonight, I just wanted to say, go Commanders! Go Commanders, man. Go Co…

John Lynch isn't alone in having his NFL Draft misses, but 49ers fans won't soon forgive him for making these 10 brutal picks.

It's a goal for Colton McKivitz to stay with the 49ers a long time regardless of what some fans may say, and it could theoretically happen.

Recently, the NFL world received some sad news when former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith passed away at the age of 36. The circumstances of Smith’s death are still unclear, and recently, his former San Francisco teammate, Donte Whitner, took to The Grit Code Podcast to discuss some leads he has gotten on the investigation from some of their ex-teammates. “The day that Aldon died, I received text messages, phone calls, FaceTimes from some of our ex-teammates,” Whitner said. “And some of the s*** that I saw was f***** disgusting,” he said, per Mike Florio of NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk.…

Kyle Juszczyk has been an integral part of the 49ers since 2017, but 2026 could be a turning-point year in the latter stages of his career.

The San Francisco 49ers got very lucky to land quarterback Brock Purdy with the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He's gone on to have a great career.

The San Francisco 49ers have Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator. As a result, could the Niners find a way to reunite him with a former player of his on the Atlanta Falcons?San Francisco’s safety position has several question marks heading into the 2026 NFL season, and 49ers beat reporter David Lombardi of the SF Standard recently floated that Jessie Bates III could be a player the Niners could target in the middle of the season, leading up to the trade deadline.Bates would make sense for the 49ers, given his experience playing for Morris and knows his defensive system. However, Aaron…

San Francisco 49ers legend Patrick Willis shared a touching tribute after the untimely passing of Aldon Smith.

Many want to see the San Francisco 49ers make an aggressive move to show that they are serious about winning a Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions, and the Los Angeles Rams made trades this offseason to acquire Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie. While much of the trade speculation talk has surrounded going after veteran pass rushers like Maxx Crosby, could the Niners jump on the opportunity to land a defensive player just entering his prime years? The Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Carter have yet to agree on a contract extension. Carter is under contract for t…

The San Francisco 49ers have an annual dilemma about running back Christian McCaffrey's workload and his father Ed McCaffrey weighed in on the issue.

The 49ers have an open competition at left guard, and Robert Jones is fully part of it. But the end result might not be a conventional one.

The San Francisco 49ers have had great playoff success under head coach Kyle Shanahan but it has always ultimately ended in heartbreak.

The San Francisco 49ers were active in free agency this offseason, signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk to bolster their wideout group. However, the Niners also decided to bring back a familiar face as they signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw to reunite him with Fred Warner.In his first stint with the 49ers from 2019 to 2024, the veteran linebacker recorded 295 solo tackles, 160 assisted tackles, 3.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and three interceptions in 64 games, per StatMuse.Greenlaw would sign with the Denver Broncos as a free agent in 2025, but last season didn’t go as planned. Injuries playe…

The 49ers haven't gotten much from Ricky Pearsall over the last two years, but if he stays healthy in 2026, fantasy football owners may rejoice.

Health will ultimately dictate how well (or poorly) the 49ers do over the course of 2026, meaning this one metric will say a lot.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones sounds like he's content where he is, but it may be because he has his sights set on the starting job.

The San Francisco 49ers do not have an easy schedule like they did in 2025 but they still have some matchups they'll be favored in. Those games won't be easy.

It seems like San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is fine with plenty of touches, even though his coach said he overused him in 2025. However, McCaffrey wasn’t sneaky enough to get by with a UFC move as Olivia Culpo hilariously caught him, according to a post on X by Dov Kleiman. Hilarious: 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey was streaming UFC 250 while watching The Devil Wears Prada 2 with his wife in the movie theater. CMC is a die hard MMA fan pic.twitter.com/LeuGXmsG8g — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 18, 2026 So, McCaffrey could drag his attention away from UFC long enough to sit…

The San Francisco 49ers may face a scenario where they’ll be better off unloading quarterback Mac Jones for assets in reutrn.As Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton writes in his “Early Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline,” he proposes a trade scenario that sees the 49ers trade Jones to the Carolina Panthers — who are coming off of a playoff season with Bryce Young — in an effort to save their season and stabilize their quarterback play.“The Athletic’s Joseph Person reported that Carolina isn’t expected to sign Young to an extension this offseason, suggesting the team wants to see more fro…

Former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh was struck hard by Aldon Smith's sudden passing and opened up about who Smith truly was.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may find it hard to sign with another team after his unusual behavior on social media.

The San Francisco 49ers, when healthy, are one of the elite teams in the NFL. They are coming off a 12-win season despite being one of the most injured teams in the league yet again. However, age and injury history could be an issue for this team if the cards don’t fall their way in 2026.Of course, Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd has spotted this team’s weakness. While he believes in the greatness of the team’s best players, he doesn’t exactly trust their track record. At least, that’s the opinion he shared via Fox Sports’s The Herd on Wednesday.The San Francisco 49ers Are Due a Healthy Year Get…

With the 2026 NFL season coming up quickly and training camp set to begin next month, a major new rumor has started swirling about the San Francisco 49ers. According to a report from Sports Illustrated’s Hondo Carpter, the 49ers are “nuclear hot” in their interest in acquiring Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. Of course, Crosby has been a topic of conversation throughout the NFL all offseason long. Originally, the Raiders traded Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in a deal for two first-round picks. However, the Ravens decided to back out of the trade. Crosby remains in Las Vegas currently. Despi…

The San Francisco 49ers took a lot of heat during the 2026 NFL Draft, but it’s starting to look like the franchise knew what it was doing.

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San Fran's backup QB had a breakout season filling in for Brock Purdy in 2025. Now, he's hoping to grow more.

The 49ers remain high on Upton Stout, but if he succumbs to a sophomore slump, don't be surprised if Jack Jones sees a lot of the field.

Bleacher Report's list of top coaches puts Kyle Shanahan toward the top, but there's a major 'elephant in the room' that can't be ignored.

It’s clear that the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to have a better pass rush this upcoming 2026 NFL season after recording only 20 team sacks the previous campaign. The Niners will have Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa returning from injury while also drafting Romello Height.Moreover, San Francisco also traded for Osa Odighizuwa to beef up its interior defensive line. Nonetheless, over the last few days, there’s been reporting linking the 49ers to Las Vegas Raiders’ Maxx Crosby. Despite that information coming out, David Lombardi of the SF Standard set the record straight on the speculation and r…

Former San Francisco 49ers tight end Mason Pline is getting another NFL opportunity, this time with the Kansas City Chiefs.The Chiefs signed Pline after he tried out for the team during minicamp, according to Wednesday’s NFL transaction report. Kansas City had an open roster spot after trading offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, so the Chiefs did not need a corresponding move to add Pline.For 49ers fans, this is a familiar developmental name resurfacing in a notable spot. Pline originally signed with San Francisco after going undrafted in 2024 and spent that season on the 49e…

Deebo Samuel remains a free agent, and the crop of potential suitors has largely remained the same. But that might change soon.

It’s been four days since the untimely passing of San Francisco 49ers legend Aldon Smith, and tributes continue to pour in from around the football world. Taking to social media with a touching video soundtracked to Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again,” former teammate Patrick Willis said goodbye to his friend in a post that rapidly resonated with football fans around the world. “Aldon, you are free now. That’s all any of us really want at the end of the day – to be free to be. Selfishly, we all wish you were still here with us, fighting the good fight of faith. I’ll tell you this – there was nothing…

Colton McKivitz reflects on his journey with the San Francisco 49ers and explains why his goal is to earn a place on the team’s 10-year wall.

The trade rumors around Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and the San Francisco 49ers is picking up.

The San Francisco 49ers and Joey Bosa have been a topic of speculation all offseason. Signing the older Bosa to play alongside his young brother, Nick Bosa, would be an outstanding storyline. However, it appears the former Los Angeles Chargers star might be too rich for the Niners. As a result, there are questions about whether the 49ers want to meet whatever asking salary Joey might want for the upcoming 2026 season. Despite the Niners needing pass rush help to bolster the 20-team sack total from last season, they aren’t willing to overspend. Because of that, it might leave the door open for…

The San Francisco 49ers are ready to go on a revenge tour in 2026. San Francisco made the most of a bad situation in 2025, getting a surprising playoff victory despite dealing with several major injuries. Now the 49ers have added plenty of new talent and are ready to fight their way back to the Super Bowl once again. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler broke down the biggest moves of the offseason in his latest article. He talked to league executives, coachces, and scouts about those moves. One rival NFC executive praised San Francisco for acquiring DT Osa Odighizuwa for just a third-round pick earlier this…

The 49ers are certainly hoping the Seahawks suffer an offensive regression under Brian Fleury, but early indications are that won't be the case.

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The 49ers' 2026 pick of Kaelon Black has somehow pushed Jordan James to the periphery of the running back room, but will that end up staying the case?

The San Francisco 49ers were certainly hurt by the Rams trading for Myles Garrett but they could get back at their rival in the most hilarious way possible.

On June 13, the San Francisco 49ers confirmed the death of their former pass rusher Aldon Smith. Smith, who was 36 years old, played for the Niners from 2011 to 2014 after being drafted seventh overall in 2011.Former 49ers offensive lineman Alex Boone was a teammate of Smith’s during their time with the Niners. Boone co-host the “49ers Collective” podcast and had the opportunity to reflect on his former teammate’s death. “He was such a special character, and he was so strong, and he never looked at it that way,” Boone said on the June 16 edition of “49ers Collective.” “I think that was one of…

Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry brought up a lot of valid points about Brandon Aiyuk and didn't shy away from being blunt in his assessment.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle showed his support for Team USA after its opening FIFA World Cup win.

Mike Florio suspected the 49ers were getting close to finally releasing Brandon Aiyuk, and Jason La Canfora is reporting the same.

Perhaps Mike Florio is reading it wrong, but there's evidence to suggest the 49ers may finally decide to pull the plug on the whole Brandon Aiyuk saga.

The 49ers have the most cap space out of every team in the league, but they're not using it. There may be a simple explanation why.

The future of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been a hot topic this NFL offseason.Aiyuk hasn’t appeared in a game since he tore his ACL and MCL in October 2024, and his reported unwillingness to rehab with San Francisco led the organization to void his future guaranteed money. The 49ers also have been adamant about trading the 28-year-old former All-Pro, who recently has posted videos bashing the team for not releasing him.As one could imagine, releasing videos in which he calls the 49ers “stupid” is not helping his image around the league. In fact, one anonymous NFL executive told insid…

The cause of death for former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith has not been released, but his family is now pursuing answers through a posthumous brain examination.Smith’s family has decided to send his brain to medical experts in Boston to determine whether chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, played a role in his death, according to ESPN’s report. Smith died Saturday, June 13, at age 36, hours after delivering pizzas to a homeless charity.“As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldo…

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The San Francisco 49ers need help at left guard which is why they were linked to Joel Bitonio before the longtime Cleveland Brown retired.

It was a tragic death for former NFL linebacker Aldon Smith, but his final days included trying to help others. Smith’s family decided to get his brain examined for CTE, according to NBC Sports. “Via a press release issued Tuesday morning by Wukela Communication, Smith’s family has retained Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers, and Wayne Kendall,” Mike Florio wrote. “The attorneys released the following statement:” “As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldon Smith’s passing and we intend to get to the bo…

The 49ers signed Nate Hobbs during the offseason, and the cornerback could ultimately fill one of several different roles.

The California State Senate recently proposed and passed a new bill that currently is receiving a lot of controversy, especially within the sports community.If also passed by the state assembly, the California Senate Bill 795 (CA SB 795) will update California’s workers’ compensation law pertaining to professional athletes and add restrictions on their claims within the state.With CA SB 795 still pending before becoming law, 49ers players released an NFLPA statement strongly opposing the bill, stating that, if passed, professional athletes would receive fewer protections for their high-risk jo…

Taken in the late rounds, the San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle could save his new team from completely whiffing on their entire scouting process.

The 49ers have had one of the more active offseasons in the NFL, from the blockbuster signing of star wide receiver Mike Evans to the return of fan favorite Dre Greenlaw to San Francisco’s linebacker room.ESPN recently spoke with NFL executives, coaches and scouts regarding their top offseason moves, and they believe there are two acquisitions by the 49ers that particularly stick out.An NFL executive specifically liked San Francisco’s trade for veteran defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick with the Dallas Cowboys.“Getting a quality tackle for a third-rou…

Aldon Smith’s family is investigating the former NFL star’s tragic death. After the 36-year-old passed away on Saturday, his family decided to send his brain to medical experts in Boston to see if chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) played a role in his death, ESPN reported in a story published Tuesday. ESPN also reported that Smith’s family has hired attorneys to help investigate the death. “As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldon Smith’s passing and we intend to get to the bottom of it,” a…

The San Francisco 49ers hope their pass rush is better in 2026 than in 2025. Moreover, the Niners will have Mykel Williams and Nick Bosa returning from injury, so they are likely to boost the team sack total from last season, which was 20. Nonetheless, there’s speculation that the 49ers could look to the veteran free-agent market, with Joey Bosa and Jadeveon Clowney floated as potential options.Still, could the team look at the trade market? One name that’s also in speculation regarding the Niners and a potential trade is Las Vegas Raiders‘ Maxx Crosby. In a June 15 video on his YouTube channe…

Citing a source, Grant Cohn reported the 49ers may be interested again in trading for Maxx Crosby, and the rationale is sound.

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most stacked teams in the NFL. That is part of the reason why they were able to go 12-5 last season despite battling injuries once again. Heading into the 2026 season, the Niners have their eyes set on finally winning a Super Bowl for the first time in over three decades.To accomplish that, this team is going to have to rely on its stars to shine bright. A lot of those stars will be on their way to Canton when their respective careers are over. That’s at least what former NFL linebacker and current Good Morning Football co-host Manti Te’o said about them…

The Athletic's Ted Nguyen listed San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey as one of the NFL's most versatile players.

The San Francisco 49ers will be out for revenge during the 2026 season. San Francisco had a magical 2025 campaign, overcoming several major injuries and making it beyond the first round of the playoffs. But they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champions. Now the 49ers are ready to make another run at the Super Bowl with the hope that they can remain relatively healthy. San Francisco were set to kick off their mandatory minicamp on June 9th. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan had other plans. Shanahan cancelled the team’s mandatory minicamp after San Francisco saw perfect attendance at OTAs earl…

The Seahawks and Rams dominate NFC West talk, and Kyle Juszczyk is perfectly fine with pundits overlooking the 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers play in arguably the toughest division in the NFL: the NFC West. San Francisco has to face the Seattle Seahawks, who are the reigning Super Bowl champions and the Los Angeles Rams, twice. Additionally, both teams have championship aspirations this upcoming 2026 season. Seattle has arguably the best defense in the NFL, with head coach Mike Macdonald as its mastermind. Moreover, the Rams made moves this offseason to bolster their defense and elevate it to one of the league’s best with the arrivals of Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett.Meanwhile, the Niners have made their s…

A quiet San Francisco 49ers' offseason signing could completely neutralize the wide receiver they reached so high for in the draft.

The San Francisco 49ers are currently embroiled in a standoff with highly-paid WR Brandon Aiyuk. The two sides are long past the point of reconciliation, but the 49ers are refusing to release him to allow him to find a new landing spot while they search for a trade partner.Because a trade for Aiyuk is so highly unlikely to emerge given his contract and injury history, from Aiyuk’s perspective, the 49ers are preventing him from continuing his career elsewhere. But from San Francisco’s point of view, there’s no benefit to releasing him early if there’s even a remote chance of getting something i…

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Aldon Smith's legacy is a complicated one, but 49ers fans can certainly appreciate how he turned his life around and influenced many along the way.

Tensions between the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk took an unexpected turn when the disgruntled player appeared to extend an olive branch by deleting two controversial videos from his social media accounts. In these videos, Aiyuk had vented his frustrations about the organization, calling the front office “stupid” and “dumb” regarding their handling of his massive four-year, $120 million contract extension. However, his troublesome online presence has further complicated the situation. A Sports Illustrated report highlighted how Aiyuk’s ongoing social media antics have le…

The 49ers hope Romello Height can be a quality No. 2 pass-rusher to pair with Nick Bosa, and so far, he's checking off all the boxes.

The San Francisco 49ers are going to have to get rid of Brandon Aiyuk at some point and when they do they would love it if he went to one of these 3 teams.

Brandon Aiyuk issued another cryptic message to the San Francisco 49ers as he looks to do everything possible to get his release. Meanwhile, the Niners are standing firm, preferring a trade to letting him go at this moment. There’s speculation that the Washington Commanders have an interest in him, and Aiyuk has made it clear that playing in the nation’s capital is his preferred destination to continue his NFL career.Nonetheless, Larry Krueger of KNBR believes that the Niners should continue playing hardball with their wide receiver and not release him until they have to, as the player is putt…

A poignant reminder of the fragile reality behind sports stardom has taken the internet by storm. Following the tragic passing of former San Francisco 49ers pass-rushing phenom Aldon Smith at age 36, a final video showing the star opening up during a routine haircut has surfaced online. The clip captures Smith sitting in a barber’s chair just days before his death, revealing a deeply reflective and vulnerable side of the former All-Pro. When the barber asks how he is feeling, Smith candidly replies, “I’ve definitely had better days”. After the barber extends a listening ear, Smith hints at int…

The San Francisco 49ers have been directly named as one of the teams showing major interest in Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter, speaking on the Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast, said there is “a lot of interest” in Crosby and identified two teams as especially notable.“I am telling you there is a lot of interest in Max Crosby,” Carpenter said. “Two teams specifically nuclear hot: the Eagles and the 49ers.”That is a significant update for San Francisco, but it is not the same thing as a trade prediction. Carpenter made clear that Crosby has not pu…

The San Francisco 49ers have had no shortage of sideshows, here are the most drama-filled tenures in a red and gold uniform.

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk debacle continues to get weirder by the day, as the wide receiver has not held back, going on social media to criticize the team. He eventually deleted those videos, but he came back on Saturday afternoon in a robe and boxer shorts, dancing. The caption under the post says “Coming to an endzone near [hand point emoji]. It’s uncertain if that’s a sign that the 49ers will be making a decision on Aiyuk soon, or if he’s just trolling. Aiyuk originally went on social media, calling out the 49ers and explaining why he thinks they’re upset with him. His thoug…

Brandon Aiyuk's drama with the 49ers has been ugly for a while, and it might potentially reach a point where the Commanders are tired of it, too.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is back on social media, and his latest post only added to the belief that his exit from San Francisco may be getting closer. Aiyuk posted a video on Instagram of himself dancing in a robe and boxer shorts with the caption, “coming to a endzone near [you].” The post came two days after Aiyuk deleted a pair of Instagram videos that criticized the 49ers for not releasing him. View this post on Instagram That timing is what makes the video matter. Aiyuk has been locked in a prolonged standoff with San Francisco, and the Washington Commanders have be…

The 49ers still have high hopes for Alfred Collins and C.J. West, but rookie Gracen Halton may soon outpace them both.

On Saturday evening, the NFL world was rocked by the sudden and tragic passing of former San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Aldon Smith. A former first-round pick and a tremendous talent, Smith played for other franchises more recently but chose to make San Francisco his home, and clearly made an impact in the community there.In fact, in Smith’s final hours, he was doing exactly that. On Saturday evening, he and a friend were delivering pizzas to a charity that feeds the homeless, mere hours before Smith’s death. It’s a testament to his character and his dedication to the San Francisco community.…

Aldon Smith, who played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, has died at age 36.

The San Francisco 49ers were devastated to learn that Aldon Smith passed away at the age of 36. The former 49ers linebacker made quite an impact on San Francisco during his four season with the team. One of Smith’s friends spoke about the final day of his friend’s life in a recent interview. Smith’s friend, Amir Shirazi, revealed that his final day was spent delivering pizza to a homeless charity. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, that was confirmed by both Shirazi and the charity’s founder. Both Smith and Shirazi returned to Shirazi’s house after making the delivery. Shirazi steppe…

The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward position with Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco seemingly has no interest in playing Aiyuk again, but he is still under contract with a big salary. The disgruntled player just made a classy gesture in what could be an attempt to smooth out the situation. Aiyuk may have just extended an olive branch to the 49ers in his own way. The veteran wide receiver reportedly deleted two recent videos where he criticized his team, per Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. The 28-year-old wide receiver crashed out on social media on June 7th. He posted a lengthy rant where he…

Some are trying to find a silver lining for the San Francisco 49ers after the Los Angeles Rams landed Myles Garrett but it is nearly impossible to do.

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has been the heart and soul of Kyle Shanahan’s offense for nearly a decade. Coming off a terrific 2025 season, the 11-time Pro Bowler has no plans of slowing down as he prepares for his 14th NFL season. Appearing on NFL Network’s “The Insiders,” the 35-year-old veteran made it clear that retirement isn’t on his mind. “I have no pain whatsoever, and I feel like I’m still playing at such a high level,” Juszczyk told Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. “I haven’t put a number on when I want my career to end, but as it stands right now, I’m going to keep goin…

Following the passing of former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, Fox NFL Kickoff reporter Jay Glazer penned a heartfelt letter about their relationship. Glazer took to his X account following the news of Smith’s passing to speak about the work they undertook to get Smith back into the league. Following a lengthy absence from the NFL, Smith worked closely with Glazer through Unbreakable Performance and the Merging Vets and Players (MVP) program. The relationship helped Smith navigate personal challenges and eventually return to professional football, culminating in his 2020 comeback…

In the aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys quietly signed two former San Francisco 49ers while nobody was paying attention.

Former San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith has died, as the team confirmed the tragic news on June 13. Smith, who was 36 years old, played for the Niners from 2011 to 2014 after being drafted seventh overall in 2011.During his four seasons in the Bay Area, Smith had 120 solo tackles, 32 assists, 44.0 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and one interception in 50 games for the 49ers in his career, per StatMuse. As part of confirming the news, the 49ers issued a statement. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the 49ers said in a statement. “Aldon’s undeniable talent…

Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36. The 49ers announced Smith’s passing on their social media platforms. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith. Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen. Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into. Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith fami…

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with plenty to prove when it comes to their pass rush. After finishing with just 20 sacks last year, the defense is counting on the returns of Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams, both of whom missed significant time due to season-ending injuries.San Francisco also added Romello Height in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving the front seven another young edge rusher. With Bosa and Williams back on the field and Height joining the mix, San Francisco hopes to generate far more sacks than it did a season ago.As a result, there’s speculation about whether the Niners wo…

The San Francisco 49ers have a lot of star talent, but perhaps none of the great players on the roster are as beloved by the fanbase as fullback Kyle Juszczyk. The 11-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro gets his own special cheer from the Niners faithful and embodies the skill and toughness that Kyle Shanahan teams have become known for during his tenure as the head coach in San Francisco.A former fourth-round pick out of Harvard by the Ravens in 2013, Juszczyk is set to begin his 14th NFL season. He’s spent the last nine season in San Francisco after his four in Baltimore, and for his career, h…

Some Commanders fans thought the 49ers cancelling mandatory minicamp had to do with Brandon Aiyuk but Sean McVay and the Rams just disproved that lunacy.

The fullback position is not as prominent in the NFL as it once was, but many would argue that the 49ers have one of the best the sport has ever seen.A fourth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens and signed in 2017 by the 49ers, Kyle Juszczyk has been a stalwart for San Francisco during his nine-year stint. He has been a Pro Bowl selection every season with the team, and also earned the honor in his final season with the Ravens.However, questions have arisen regarding how much the 35-year-old has left in the tank, which he addressed Saturday when speaking to Ian Rapoport an…

One of the most fearsome pass rushers in 49ers history and the franchise record-holder for sacks in a single season, Aldon Smith, passed away Saturday at 36 years old.The unexpected news drew heartbroken reactions from NFL players, fans and media on social media, with many sharing tributes and favorite memories of the former star, who spent four seasons with San Francisco from 2011-14.Though Smith battled off-the-field issues throughout his career, several people shared how he had become a mentor for young players in recent years.Here’s what the Faithful and others around the NFL world had to…

Wesley Grimes has some promise, but the 49ers are already stacked at wide receiver and wouldn't need him unless things go horribly wrong.

Aldon Smith, a former 49ers pass rusher and the franchise record-holder for sacks in a single season, died at the age of 36 on Saturday.The 49ers announced the news in a statement, but no cause of death was provided.“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the statement reads. “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen. Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile tha…

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has overseen some great success with the team. Here are the five best 49ers playoff victories under Shanahan.

Sometimes, being forgotten is a good thing.At least that’s how 49ers veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk views it.With the Los Angeles Rams winning the offseason so far by acquiring superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett, and the Seattle Seahawks fresh off their Super Bowl LX win, there has been little chatter about San Francisco in the NFC West.Juszczyk understands it, but he isn’t worried.“Yeah, absolutely. I mean, there’s no easy games here out in the NFC West, for sure, but we feel great about where our team’s at,” Juszczyk said Saturday morning on NFL Media’s “The Insiders.” “The fact that we won…

As a 13-year NFL pro, 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk doesn’t necessarily need to go through a minicamp at this point in his career.So when coach Kyle Shanahan canceled this year’s mandatory minicamp as a reward for the team’s 100 percent attendance and strong effort during OTAs, Juszczyk was excited and relieved, not just for himself as a 35-year-old veteran, but he also believed the team deserved it.“Man, I love it,” Juszczyk said Saturday morning on NFL Media’s “The Insiders.” “For me, that’s fantastic. I don’t need minicamp anymore, but I think he had a good reason. The team is in a really go…

Christian McCaffrey's history of injuries following exemplary seasons is reason enough for fantasy football owners to beware entering 2026.

The 49ers have become no strangers to bad contracts over the years, and they're facing that with Nick Bosa, according to Bleacher Report.

Get to know San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr., his Puerto Rican roots, and his journey to the NFL.

The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with Brandon Aiyuk, but they have a rookie who is turning heads in a positive way. There’s hope for a good year, and here are three 49ers sleepers who could break out in the 2026 NFL season. Coming off a 12-5 season that ended with a playoff disaster against the eventual Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the 49ers made some good moves in the offseason to position themselves for another postseason run. It will help matters if these three players reach their potential all at the same time. 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall could cut loose It’s time. Yes, he had a tough…

The San Francisco 49ers took a chance on an intriguing prospect in linebacker Jaden Dugger during the NFL Draft and early indications suggest he may break out.

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If Dre Greenlaw stays healthy over the course of 2026, the 49ers should be in excellent shape. If he doesn't, though, watch out.

The San Francisco 49ers may have just stumbled upon a major advantage over their divisional opponent, and they didn't even do anything to get it.

If Aaron Donald ultimately comes out of retirement to rejoin Myles Garrett's Rams, the 49ers have only one needed move to make.

Pro Football Focus looked at the 10 best teams not to win a Super Bowl over the last 20 years, and it's definitely a hard list for 49ers fans to digest.

Some think the deterioration of Brandon Aiyuk's relationship with the 49ers has to do with the culture in San Francisco which is an awful take.

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New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has impressed so far in OTAs but in the process he is exposing a glaring weakness for the 49ers.

Renardo Green showed promise his rookie year but fell out of favor in 2025, meaning his efforts with the 49ers in 2026 matter a ton.

With NFL training camp fast approaching, the 49ers might seem to be rolling with the current roster they have.However, 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch and San Francisco’s front office have gained a reputation for constantly keeping their phones open for any potential trades or acquisitions.According to NFL insider Albert Breer, one name to keep an eye on is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, who instantly would provide a much-needed boost to the 49ers’ defensive line.“I love the idea, and I think the 49ers are always open to these types of deals,…

The 49ers have a number of players who will likely be first-ballot Hall of Famers. Here we take a look at who those players might be.

The San Francisco 49ers shuffled their backfield on Wednesday, announcing a one-year contract for running back Sincere McCormick while releasing fellow running back Jordan Mims to open a roster spot. The transaction came despite head coach Kyle Shanahan calling off the mandatory minicamp sessions scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, following the conclusion of organized team activities last week. This will be McCormick’s third tenure with the franchise within the past year. The 25-year-old spent part of the 2025 campaign on San Francisco’s practice squad, then inked a deal with the club on Apr…

The 49ers have signed RB Sincere McCormick to a one-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived RB Jordan Mims.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch's words on the NFL draft may come back to bite him when all is said and done.

The latest take on De'Zhaun Stribling from a San Francisco 49ers coach will make fans wonder why the team spent so much draft capital to get him.

The San Francisco 49ers are currently in a tense stalemate with NFL veteran wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, opting to keep the disgruntled player on their roster despite his prolonged absence. Analysis from David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard highlights the team’s financial strategy, noting that keeping Aiyuk on the Left Squad list has no financial repercussions since they are not required to pay him. In fact, maintaining this status quo prevents a significant portion of his $120 million extension from counting against the salary cap. This ongoing situation has led to an outburst from Ai…

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The San Francisco 49ers and the York family today announced that LB Keena Turner will become the 34th inductee into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.

Jalen Graham has been on the fringes of the 49ers roster for three years now, but recent moves could easily make him fully an odd man out.

The seemingly never-ending saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers has shown no sign of coming to an imminent conclusion.If a resolution isn’t found by the beginning of 49ers training camp in late July and Aiyuk doesn’t report, he will be on the hook for a very hefty bill — assuming he still is on the team, that is.Aiyuk will face fines of up to $50,000 for every day of training camp he fails to report, but will not count toward San Francisco’s 90-man roster. (h/t ESPN’s Nick Wagoner)Conflict between Aiyuk and the 49ers began two years ago when the wide receiver “held in” (attended but did no…

The 49ers are reportedly keeping an eye on what the Steelers do with Alex Highsmith, but trading for him would have to be under very specific circumstances.

From the moment the trade was announced, San Francisco began to prepare for a tougher Week 1.

For the second time in three days, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seemingly aimed some harsh comments at the San Francisco 49ers for how they have handled his situation over the past couple of years.

The San Francisco 49ers unnerved their fanbase when they selected Kaelon Black early in the draft, but the worries may have just been put to rest.

The relationship between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers has gone off the rails ever since the star wide receiver suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee in the 2024-25 season. After missing all of the 2025-26 campaign and skipping out on mandatory appearances with the club over the past year or so, Aiyuk started posting videos taking shots at the franchise on social media. The 28-year-old wideout posted another clip on his Instagram account on Tuesday. In the video, Brandon Aiyuk claims the reason why the 49ers are mad at him is that they are “stupid.” He claims that what make…

The Jaguars may soon make Arik Armstead a cap casualty, and the 49ers would at least have to be enticed with a reunion, should this happen.

San Francisco 49ers DL Osa Odighizuwa partners with NFLPA during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month to continue his advocacy around mental health awareness and support within the community.

Some Washington Commanders fans have bought into a conspiracy involving the San Francisco 49ers cancelling mandatory minicamp and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

The San Francisco 49ers' offensive line issues could get even bigger with a new update on Aaron Donald's potential return.

Leave it to George Kittle to find a silver lining in the most unfortunate of events: a Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl title.Appearing as a guest on “The Rich Eisen Show,” the 49ers tight end managed to spin Seattle’s Super Bowl LX victory at Levi’s Stadium in February—after which the Seahawks celebrated in San Francisco’s home locker room—into a message of hope for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.“One, you can look at it like the normal Niners fan and player and be like ‘Yo, we’ve just got to do whatever we can just to get that [feeling] out of our locker room,’ ” Kittle told host Rich Eisen. “Or, y…

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle explained why young players should let their performance make the first impression.

Not many thought De'Zhaun Stribling would be a deep threat when he was drafted by the 49ers, but his early OTA performance suggests that he could be.

The impending divorce between the 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been nothing short of a spectacle.The 28-year-old wide receiver has frequented Instagram to air out his grievances with San Francisco, expressing his displeasure with their unwillingness to release him. Something that, according to a Monday report from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, will not be happening anytime soon as the 49ers continue to seek a trade offer worth accepting.While Aiyuk didn’t directly reference the report, he did post a new video on Tuesday. Aiyuk alleged in the video that the 49ers are “mad” that they ar…

The drama between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk continues to escalate, as the five-year veteran wide receiver has made some interesting posts about it on social media. Amid speculation that the Washington Commanders might be interested in trading for Aiyuk, head coach Dan Quinn refused to answer any questions about the situation. Media members asked Quinn on Tuesday about his thoughts on Aiyuk wearing Commanders gear in his recent social media posts and what he thinks about possibly reuniting the disgruntled wideout with quarterback Jayden Daniels. But the 55-year-old head coach di…

Acquisitions and health updates have the San Francisco 49ers in position to accomplish something they've done just once since the year 2000.

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It is becoming a sad saga for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But the 49ers are standing firm. And Aiyuk was ripped to shreds by Mark Schlereth for his decisions, according to a post on X by Coach Yac. “Mark Schlereth has a message for Brandon Aiyuk: ‘Here’s a little piece of advice for you. You are exactly where you are because of the shitty decisions that you’ve made. You are not a victim. It is not anybody else’s fault. The San Francisco 49ers didn’t conspire against you to ruin your career. You are where you are because of your stupidity. Just admit it, embrace it, and move for…

The NFL Players Association has released its year-end top 50 player sales list that ranks which names sold the most officially licensed merchandise.The 49ers are the team with the highest number of players on the list, with five, which includes running back Christian McCaffrey at No. 12, quarterback Brock Purdy at No. 18, tight end George Kittle at No. 23, linebacker Fred Warner at No. 25 and defensive end Nick Bosa at No. 48. The #49ers have a league leading FIVE players in the top 50. No. 12 Christian McCaffrey No. 18 Brock PurdyNo. 23 George Kittle No. 25 Fred Warner No. 48 Nick Bosa PHI –…

Luke Gifford is an excellent special teams contributor, but the 49ers hope their at-risk linebacker situation doesn't push the veteran into a prominent role.

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith thinks the Niners are still in a great position to succeed thanks to Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy.

After an arrest warrant was issued for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant made an odd implication.

The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has reached an all-time low, and his career in the NFL may be in jeopardy.

Brandon Aiyuk posted a video to Instagram on Sunday, appearing to imply that the 49ers are afraid to release him because he could land elsewhere and eventually make them regret letting him go.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans spoke with local media after OTAs, sharing his early impressions of the team, quarterback Brock Purdy, and his new chapter in The Bay.

The San Francisco 49ers are still reeling from the fact that Myles Garrett is with the Los Angeles Rams and reality is setting in way too fast.

Former San Francisco 49ers standout Deebo Samuel may have caught a stray jab when George Kittle spoke on the makeup of this year's squad.

Once considered one of the NFL’s most promising young wide receivers, 49ers pass catcher Brandon Aiyuk’s future in the league remains a mystery.While he accused San Francisco of “running from the belt” and being afraid to release him in an Instagram post on Sunday, general manager John Lynch has made it abundantly clear throughout the offseason that he hopes to trade him. So, when will this saga end, and when will Aiyuk return to the field? NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that he doesn’t foresee a resolution anytime soon.“I think we’d like to avoid some similar IG (Instagram) messa…

The San Francisco 49ers acquired wide receiver Mike Evans in the offseason and tight end George Kittle said he gives the team something it hasn't had since 2019.

The Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco can’t seem to find its inevitable conclusion just yet.In a video message posted Sunday on Instagram, the disgruntled 49ers wide receiver did not mince words when describing the team that signed him to a four-year, $120 million contract extension in 2024.“We’re dealing with, you know, like [those] kids when they don’t get picked for the basketball game at the court, but they’re the ones that brought the ball,” Aiyuk said in the video. “So they’re like, ‘All right, you all don’t want to pick me, I’m taking my ball, I’m going home.’ Ass boys. Little-ass boy…

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are locked in an ugly, public showdown, and NFL insiders have officially seen enough. The star wide receiver took to Instagram on Sunday, delivering a wild, profanity-laced rant targeting the front office. Aiyuk claimed the 49ers are “scared” to release him, yelling at them to “stop running from the belt.” The social media outburst quickly backfired, drawing sharp criticism from team insiders who slammed the wideout’s tactics. Longtime reporter Tim Kawakami labeled the behavior as pure “Social Media Sickness.” The drama stems from a rapidly deteriorati…

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Forget about Mike Evans; the San Francisco 49ers might have found something even more valuable on offense.

The 49ers haven't gotten their money's worth at all out of backup tight end Luke Farrell, whose contract now looks like an albatross.

The 49ers kick off training camp in just over a month, and these five less-discussed position battles need to be highlighted.

A quarterback sees the game through a lens like no other on the field. Head coaches Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid are elite at their craft, and former 49er Alex Smith had a great perspective when comparing two of the greatest offensive minds in the game.“You’ve got a chance every year with Kyle,” Smith stated on “The Krueg Show.” “I think he’s one of the best head coaches in football. He reminds me a lot of when I went to Kansas City with Andy. Andy at that point was widely regarded as an amazing head coach and offensive mind, but hadn’t won the big one yet.”Reid spent 14 seasons in Philadelphia…

Nick Wagoner details the 49ers' daunting midseason road trip that spans two countries and several states.

The NFC West is going to be a gauntlet again, and one CBS Sports prediction is pretty much replicating last season, albeit with a major shakeup.

Once considered an afterthought, the San Francisco 49ers running back could be end up being the biggest x-factor in 2026-27.

The San Francisco 49ers still have the Brandon Aiyuk situation hanging over their heads. San Francisco has yet to release Aiyuk, who has seemingly played his last snap for the team. So why haven’t the 49ers simply released Aiyuk and put an end to the situation? It turns out that San Francisco benefits from him being away from the team, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. “The 49ers’ reasoning seems simple: There’s no financial downside to keeping Aiyuk, who remains on the Left Squad list and therefore isn’t required to be paid,” Lombardi wrote. “In fact, the 49ers’ salary-cap sit…

The San Francisco 49ers have already moved on from the Brandon Aiyuk saga in spirit, but they still haven’t actually moved on from their former star wide receiver. Even though it’s become clear that Aiyuk’s days in the Bay Area are finished, where his next stop will be is still up in the air. On Saturday, Aiyuk turned heads when he posted an Instagram story wearing a Washington Commanders hat. The Commanders have been the most popular rumored landing spot for Aiyuk, so it was a notable step in the saga. On Sunday morning, Aiyuk got fans’ attention once again. He posted a video on Instagram ram…

The 49ers’ 2026 NFL Draft results have drawn mixed reviews around the league, to say the least.Whether it’s their reliance on AI or trying to zag while everyone else is zigging, many of the team’s selections were deemed to be reaches this year. While fans and media members may not be impressed with some of the players selected, five-time All-Pro tight end George Kittle raved about rookie running back Kaelon Black on Wednesday.When speaking to the media, Kittle kept his answer about Black brief, yet it was still quite effective.“Very fast,” Kittle said. “Very fast and very mature.” Although man…

The 49ers made one of the biggest splashes of NFL free agency by signing six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year contract worth $60.4 million.The 6-foot-5 pass catcher, who posted 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before an injury derailed his 2025 NFL season, is expected to provide some much-needed playmaking ability for a 49ers team that lost Jauan Jennings to the Minnesota Vikings and actively is looking to trade Brandon Aiyuk.While those around San Francisco are thrilled with the addition, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield made it clear to the media on Frid…

It already has been a … busy week for Brandon Aiyuk, to say the least.Santa Clara County issued an arrest warrant for the 49ers receiver on Wednesday after Aiyuk posted a video last December in which he appeared to be driving at over 100 mph past Levi’s Stadium.On Saturday, the 28-year-old posted a pair of photos to his Instagram story, featuring him wearing a Washington Commanders hat. The second photo includes a caption with emojis that seems to say, “Stop the cap, the gig is up.” Another one from Aiyuk https://t.co/bfckGKIE9T pic.twitter.com/98dBOmJdie — OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) June 6, 202…

While some around San Francisco might feel the 49ers have missed their Super Bowl-contending window, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) data indicates otherwise.Earlier this week, ESPN’s Seth Walder detailed some of his biggest takeaways from Wednesday’s release of the FPI. Arguably, the most eye-catching numbers centered on which team had the best chance at winning Super Bowl LXI at the end of the 2026 NFL season.As Walder explained, the 49ers’ NFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, already were the favorites to be the last team standing before trading for Myles Garrett. As expected, the move…

New 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris hasn’t been in the Bay Area too long, but even he knows how special it is to pick off Brock Purdy.When speaking to the media after Wednesday’s OTA session, Morris was asked for his thoughts on how the Pro Bowl quarterback looked. As opposed to doing what every defensive coach hates and speaking highly of a signal-caller, Morris took a fun jab at Purdy, alerting the media that the defense picked him off.“We got a Brock pick today,” Morris said. “I let him know that right after practice. That was awesome. He’s going to be so mad at me for telling the…

The San Francisco 49ers pivoted to gaining help for running back Christian McCaffrey in the NFL Draft. Yet grabbing Kaelon Black from Indiana so early caught most fans by surprise, believing he had more Day 3 value. All-Pro tight end George Kittle, however, dropped a “very fast” first impression of the rookie. Kittle raved about the newcomer via 49ers insider David Lombardi on Friday. “Very fast, very mature,” Kittle began. “What is he 25? I like old rookies because they’re ready to play. You don’t have to go through the immaturity part.” George Kittle's first impressions of 49ers rookie RB Ka…

SANTA CLARA — George Kittle is happy. This is nothing new for the 49ers’ All-Pro tight end, who starts every press conference with a jovial, “Howdy.” However, the news that Kittle could be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 season might have explained his heightened positive state Wednesday.“Realistic, yes,” Kittle said on his being ready for the start of the season. “Even when I had the surgery, [Dr. Neil] ElAttrache told me, ‘I think if you do everything the right way, you have a chance.’ Definitely ignites something and makes you push for it. We are on track. We are ahead of schedule.” As…

As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for what they hope will be a Super Bowl-contending 2026 campaign, one of the franchise’s most important pillars is beginning to think about life after football. Future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams recently acknowledged that the two-year, $50 million extension keeping him under contract through 2027 will “probably” be his last NFL deal. The 37-year-old remains one of the league’s elite offensive linemen. However, he admitted the decision of when to retire is becoming increasingly real. Speaking candidly about his future, Williams described the prosp…

It’s always nice to be rewarded for a job well done – yes, that’s even the case for NFL athletes.Following a successful week of OTAs for San Francisco and perfect attendance from the 49ers players, coach Kyle Shanahan and the team’s coach announced on Wednesday they would cancel next week’s mandatory minicamp – the phase of training this week was considered voluntary. Coach Kyle Shanahan has canceled next week's mandatory minicamp as a reward for 100-percent attendance this week and the work put in during the 49ers' offseason program, a team official says. — Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) June 3,…

Trent Williams has an interesting theory on why the 49ers will face the Rams in Australia and Los Angeles fans might not be happy with it.“I mean, it took away a home game in my opinion,” Williams told reporters on Wednesday. “It’s probably why we have to go to Australia to play the Rams to kind of cover up some of the deficiencies when it comes to the ticket sales on that game when we go to LA. I’ll just leave it at that.” "I mean, it took away a home game in my opinion. It's probably why we have to go to Australia to play the Rams to cover up some of the deficiency in terms of ticket sales.…

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the NFL’s most impressive teams a season ago. San Francisco went surprisingly far in the playoffs despite dealing with multiple major injuries to important players. If the 49ers can get healthy in 2026, there’s legitimate reason to believe they could compete for a Super Bowl. But everything changed on Monday when the Rams acquired Myles Garrett in a trade with the Browns. Now the Rams look destined to make it to Super Bowl 61 and are the early favorite to win the big game. Perhaps the most upset player on the 49ers is left tackle Trent Williams. The 37-year-…

Trent Williams was reflective Wednesday and open about the likelihood that he will retire after two more seasons.

The San Francisco 49ers have found their starting quarterback in Brock Purdy. But they are more than pleased with their backup option in Mac Jones as well. As teams around the league try to figure out their own quarterback plans, Jones may continue to be a coveted trade target. But a special set of circumstances would need to happen for the 49ers to actually deal the QB away, via Dan Graziano of ESPN. “You can see why teams would be interested, but the 49ers have told anyone who has asked this offseason that they value him and aren’t trading him,” Graziano wrote. “In order for Jones to be move…

The NFL world was set ablaze on Monday when it was reported that the Los Angeles Rams had traded for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.Like most who live outside of the greater Los Angeles area, 49ers star left tackle Trent Williams had a blunt way of putting the rival’s addition.“It sucks,” Williams joked to reporters on Wednesday, saying that he feels the same way as everyone outside of Rams country.Garrett, 30, led the NFL in sacks last season while breaking the league record with 23 sacks in a single year and currently leads the NFL among active players with 125.5 career…

Mike Evans is looking to play a valuable role for new 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Not only could the veteran be San Francisco’s No. 1 wide receiver during the 2026 NFL season, but he could offer his new quarterback something the 49ers offense has not had much of throughout Purdy’s four seasons in the league: A tall, big-bodied red zone threat who can come down with contested touchdown catches. “You’ve got to win in tight situations down there in the red zone,” Evans told reporters Wednesday. “And I have the leaping ability, I have the awareness, and a lot of reps at doing it. And I love get…

Dez Bryant believes the latest development in the Brandon Aiyuk situation is a little fishy. The former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver weighed in on Wednesday’s news regarding the warrant out for Aiyuk’s arrest with a post on X speculating that it was “strategically” done to “smear” Aiyuk’s name. I don’t agree with how BA has been handling his business as a professional athlete..but this right here is strategically put together to smear his name..Some will get it..and some won’t… https://t.co/Rt7cnXmyuQ — Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 3, 2026 Aiyuk is wanted on a misdemeanor charge of exhibi…

SANTA CLARA — There is no guarantee backup quarterback Mac Jones will step on the field for the 49ers this season.But he also has known for a while that he is not going anywhere.That point was made to Jones after last season, when he started eight games in relief of starter Brock Purdy.Jones signed a two-year contract with the 49ers before the 2025 NFL season, and there never was a thought the 49ers would trade him — even after his stock reached a high point.“Yeah, there was definitely obviously a lot of speculation,” Jones said on Wednesday. “And, honestly, after a long year, I was just tryin…

Nick Wagoner explains why Kyle Shanahan has concerns with the 49ers opening their season abroad.

SANTA CLARA — The two-year, $50 million contract extension Trent Williams signed on April 20, 2026, could be his last.The 49ers’ All-Pro left tackle spoke to Bay Area media on Wednesday and shared the realization that his NFL career eventually could be coming to an end. “Scary, it’s scary,” Williams said. “I’m toying between the idea of going until I can’t [anymore], and just leaving while I still got some good product left and not getting run out of the league.”Williams, who turns 38 next month, has been in league since being selected No. 4 overall by the then-Washington Redskins in the 2010…

The NFL world was stunned earlier this week when the Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns for edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick. This adds a layer of intrigue to the Rams’ rivalry against the San Francisco 49ers and their impending pair of matchups in the 2026 NFL season. And for 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams, he had a direct response to the news that he would have to face Garrett twice a season now. “Same as everybody, everybody that’s not in Rams country. It sucks,” Williams admitted ab…

The 2026 season has not even begun and the San Francisco 49ers just took a major gut punch. They play in the demanding NFC West with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the dynamic Los Angeles Rams. It’s always a major challenge when 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has to compete with Rams head coach Sean McVay, but that assignment just got tougher as the Rams made a huge trade with the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett. That gives the Rams the best defensive player in the NFL. The Rams are serious about a Super Bowl run. The 49ers have to compete against the Seahawks and th…

The San Francisco 49ers plan on wrapping up their OTAs on Thursday after cancelling next week’s mandatory minicamp, but backup quarterback Mac Jones has not thrown last week or this week owing to shoulder soreness. Jones, who went 5-3 as a starter last season for the 49ers in place of the injured Brock Purdy, is once again behind Purdy on the club’s depth chart. And while he would prefer the job of a starter, Jones said that he isn’t upset about his current situation and believes that he’s part of a good organization that he’s not looking to depart from. “I also love it here, and I’m not reall…

The San Francisco 49ers have battled injuries for a number of years now, and their 2025 season ended with a heartbreaking one. During San Francisco’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round, star tight end George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles and was carted off the field. The injury was suffered in January, and most torn Achilles injuries take almost a year to recover from, if not longer. That would take Kittle out for at least the start of the regular season, if not deep into November or December. However, Kittle is one of the toughest players in the NFL, and he isn’t…

Niners tight end George Kittle said he's "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a torn right Achilles and believes he's "on track" to return in Week 1 against the Rams.

It’s been a bizarre time for Brandon Aiyuk, as he is technically still on the San Francisco 49ers roster despite being on the reserve list while working his way back from a knee injury and demanding a new contract. With the latest news about the star wide receiver revealing he has a warrant out for his arrest, former NFL superstar Dez Bryant shares his take on everything that is going on. Bryant seems to believe there is some kind of smear campaign against the 28-year-old wideout. After the news broke that there is a warrant out for Aiyuk’s arrest on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed…

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office issued a warrant for the arrest of 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

The San Francisco 49ers have canceled their mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 9-10 after achieving perfect attendance during this week’s organized team activities (OTAs). Head coach Kyle Shanahan made the decision as a reward for the team’s full participation and commitment throughout the offseason program, NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco reported Wednesday. “Coach Kyle Shanahan has canceled next week’s mandatory minicamp as a reward for 100-percent attendance this week and the work put in during the 49ers’ offseason program, a team official says,” Maiocco wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The 49ers…

A warrant for the arrest of San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been issued on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office in the wake of a viral video of him speeding. Reports indicate that the warrant comes after a video was posted by Aiyuk in December 2025. He filmed himself going faster than the 40 mph speed limit on a road that passes Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers’ home stadium. While he apologized for the video, the Santa Clara Police Department stated that they’d investigate whether criminal charges would be filed. The case…

The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the 2026 season. San Fran made a surprising playoff run in 2025 despite losing multiple players to significant injuries. The 49ers reloaded during the offseason, adding multiple veteran players on the offensive side of the ball. One of those additions was truly shocking to the player’s former teammates. Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin admitted that he thought Mike Evans signing with the 49ers was not real. “Honestly, I didn’t believe it,” Godwin said on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine. “I mean, there’s a bunch of stuff on the internet that you can’t…

The 49ers selected Romello Height in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and it hasn’t taken long for the 25-year-old to impress San Francisco defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.“Just the speed, athleticism, his explosion on get-off, and then, just natural pass rush ability,” Kocurek told reporters Tuesday in Santa Clara. “It’s been really impressive so far. We’re not in pads or anything yet, so that’ll be the determining factor for the whole thing, but just the way he moves.”Height, who finished his collegiate career at Texas Tech, had 10 tackles for loss and nine sacks his senior season as…

SANTA CLARA — Heading into his third NFL season with the 49ers, Dominick Puni is set to take his game to the next level. Puni was thrust into a starting role as a rookie in 2024 and saw success, but a PCL injury suffered during the 2025 preseason stunted his growth in his sophomore season. Offensive line coach Chris Foerster spoke to local Bay Area media on Tuesday and shared his thoughts on the right guard’s two years with the team.“I think what happened is that he was developing well, and then he hit a lull because of the knee,” Foerster Tuesday. “He fought through it and played through it,…

A former 49ers foe once again could be a thorn in San Francisco’s side. After the Rams’ blockbuster trade for Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett on Monday, former Los Angeles defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who retired after the 2023 season, told NFL insider Jordan Schultz that he is considering a potential return to play alongside Garrett on the Rams’ defensive line. I texted Aaron Donald about coming out of retirement and playing for the Rams, alongside Myles Garrett: “I’m for sure flirting with the idea. Helluva an opportunity with the Super Bowl in SoFi this year. If I can find the…

SANTA CLARA — Young 49ers wide receivers Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing want to make substantial contributions during the 2026 NFL season.The 49ers supplemented their receivers room during the offseason with several new faces, including Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling. But position coach Leonard Hankerson believes the two young returning receivers could also be factors. “I would say both [Watkins and Cowing] are taking a step,” Hankerson said on Tuesday. “Jordan came in, fourth-round pick last year, and as a receiver, it’s tough already in this offense with the expect…

The Brandon Aiyuk situation took another unfortunate turn. A warrant for the 49ers wide receiver’s arrest has been issued in Northern California, The California Post reported Wednesday, which the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed and was obtained by NBC Bay Area. Aiyuk is wanted on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed for a video he posted on his YouTube channel in December that appeared to show him driving past Levi’s Stadium at speeds of over 100 mph. JUST IN: A warrant has been issued for the ARREST of #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge tied to an a…

The early rumblings of the 2026 NFL season are already here as teams have begun rookie minicamps and OTAs, getting an early look at incoming talent to each roster. The San Francisco 49ers are looking to bounce back after a respectable run in the playoffs last season, but a Super Bowl has become the standard in the bay area and maximizing the roster they have. The 49ers held eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, four of which were used on offensive and defensive lineman. The clear focus has been building protection around Brock Purdy and finding athletic blockers to help Christian McCaffrey lead t…

After being eliminated in the Divisional Round, the San Francisco 49ers have been re-tooling their roster to go on a much deeper playoff run. Their latest addition saw the 49ers bring in a former Miami Dolphins and New York Jets standout. San Francisco has signed safety Ashtyn Davis to a one-year contract, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. While the financial terms of his deal has not yet been revealed, the 49ers waived running back Jemar Jefferson to make room on the roster. Davis originally joined the league as a third-round pick by the Jets back in 2020. He spent five years with the franchise, app…

K.J. Wright is entering his first season as the 49ers’ linebackers coach, but he might have already found his new favorite at the position.San Francisco selected Jaden Dugger in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Louisiana, and what he showed Wright in the lead-up to that pick impressed the 11-year NFL veteran.“I kid you not, when I watched Dugger in the first 15 plays, I was like ‘I got to have this dude. I got to have him,’” Wright told reporters at OTAs on Tuesday. “I just looked at his frame, I looked at his speed, and he had this one play that not too many linebackers can make.…

The 49ers announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed safety Ashtyn Davis to a one-year contract.The 29-year-old was selected in the third-round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets and played for them for five seasons before he headed to Miami in 2025 and played a season with the Dolphins. The #49ers announced they signed S Ashtyn Davis to a one-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived RB Jermar Jefferson. 📰: https://t.co/YenhLaIION pic.twitter.com/j7UQJasgkg — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 2, 2026 In 84 games (34 starts) played during his career, Davis has 240…

SANTA CLARA — It’s not often that Chris Foerster heads into the office in the wee hours of an offseason morning to watch film of an opposing team’s pass rusher, but that’s exactly what the 49ers offensive line coach did on Tuesday morning. The blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams clearly made an impact in Santa Clara, on both Foerster and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. “I said to Kyle, ‘Kind of a little gut punch at first,’ ’’ Foerster said at OTAs on Tuesday. “You feel like, ‘Oh gosh, here we go.’ But then, I woke up really early this morning, earlier than usual, and ca…

Brock Purdy already has defied the odds as a former “Mr. Irrelevant” by being a starting quarterback in the NFL.The fact that the 49ers quarterback is on his second contract and consistently has San Francisco within striking distance of Super Bowl contention is just an added bonus. While Purdy already has a Pro Bowl selection to his name, ESPN’s Seth Walder believes there’s another level Purdy can hit.Walder included Purdy on his list of top 10 2026 NFL MVP candidates, with the likes of Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes.“The Kyle Shanahan offense might be a hindrance to Purdy getti…

Mike Evans’ former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates couldn’t believe the news that broke on March 9. Tampa Bay’s longtime star wide receiver and franchise legend had left the only NFL team he has known to sign with the 49ers in free agency.And former teammate, and fellow wideout, Chris Godwin, was in disbelief. “Honestly, I didn’t believe it,” Godwin told reporters Tuesday after Tampa Bay’s Organized Team Activities (OTAs) practice. “There’s a bunch of stuff on the internet that you can’t really believe. A lot of AI stuff, so I didn’t really believe it. Then I texted [Baker Mayfield], I was like…

After a one-year stint in Denver, the linebacker is reunited with Kyle Shanahan and Fred Warner.

The Los Angeles Rams might not want to face their top division rival at home, but they are going all-out in their bid to finish the season on their own field.The Rams have made the kind of splash that is rarely seen in the NFL.After focusing on their defensive backfield at the opening of the new league year, Los Angeles has now turned its attention to the defensive line.General manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay pulled off a whopper of a deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported on Monday, to acquire five-time All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.Garrett, 30, is in…

The Los Angeles Rams are going “all-in” once again.Los Angeles is trading for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Browns, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday morning, citing sources. 🚨🚨🚨 Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me. In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027… pic.twitter.com/vHVquJBcYl — Adam Schefter (@Adam…

The San Francisco 49ers have multiple star players who are nursing important injuries this summer. EDGE Nick Bosa is on the road to recovery and could even be ready to play in Week 1. The veteran edge rusher opened up about his recovery process after his third torn ACL of his career. Bosa spoke honestly about the role mental health played in his latest recovery journey. He confessed to being depressed throughout the process, but not as much as in the past. “Compared to 2020, I wasn’t as depressed,” Bosa said per Eric Branch of San Francisco Chronicle. “But I feel like every time I get hurt, I…

The San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, which is slated to get underway in September. Many expect that the 49ers will trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, after he missed the entire 2025 campaign as he was recovering from a severe knee injury the previous year. Recently, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN broke down why trading Aiyuk might not be as easy a task as the 49ers had envisioned. “After June 1 is when the 49ers can save about $20 million on the cap if they were to cut him. I talked to two rival executives who believe that he is simply untradable righ…

The 49ers have made it clear they would rather trade Brandon Aiyuk than release him, but finding a deal for the disgruntled wide receiver amid his puzzling behavior is proving difficult.ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirmed as much Sunday on “SportsCenter,” revealing conversations he had with two NFL executives who shared their thoughts on Aiyuk.“I talked to two rival executives who believe that he’s simply untradeable right now — that it’s going to be hard to move on because of the knee issue, didn’t play at all last year,” Fowler said, also citing Aiyuk’s highly publicized lack of communication wit…

George Kittle has a bold goal for the start of the 2026 NFL season, but remains realistic about it. The 49ers tight end, whose 2025 season ended with a torn Achilles in San Francisco’s NFC wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 11, has been progressing in his recovery and has a shot to return to the field as soon as Week 1. However, while it’s possible Kittle might not miss any time next season, he is realistic about his availability for San Francisco’s season-opening matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. “Hey, that’s the goal,” Kittle told Front Office Spor…

Christian McCaffrey is not concerned about entering his age-30 season or the workload that comes with being the focal point of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense. In a recent interview with TheSFNiners, McCaffrey addressed questions surrounding his usage heading into the 2026 NFL season after once again carrying one of the heaviest workloads in the league. “I’ve been dealing with those questions for nine years,” McCaffrey told reporters this week, per TheSFNiners. “I think the workload in our sport is really monitored in practice, not in games. “We play 17 regular-season games a year, and everyb…

One stat proves just how badly the San Francisco 49ers need to finally make a reunion happen between brothers Nick Bosa and Joey Bosa before camp.

SANTA CLARA — Reuniting with the 49ers was an easy decision for Dre Greenlaw, especially after the challenges of the 2025 NFL season. The linebacker did not practice with the 49ers on Thursday but spoke to local media after the session, explaining why the season away from the Bay Area was a test of his mettle. “Last year was tough, real tough,” Greenlaw said. “But it’s just part of ball, it’s part of life. Life [doesn’t always go] the way you want it to go. I had to learn a lot about myself last year, take a step back.” Part of the challenge for the linebacker in Denver was making his way back…

No one is more excited for the return of Dre Greenlaw than the man himself.Now that over two years have passed since Greenlaw’s horrific Achilles injury during Super Bowl LVIII, reporters asked when the linebacker felt like he was truly back to his former self.“Probably last year,” Greenlaw stated. “That’s when I felt like I was good to go now. I’ve been feeling great ever since.” Dre Greenlaw has been carted to the locker room after this. Just brutal. pic.twitter.com/QRmDntpYHr — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 12, 2024 The University of Arkansas alum spent the first six seasons of his…

There has been good news for the San Francisco 49ers, but their schedule hasn’t exactly been part of it. And Kyle Shanahan had to be dying inside when he talked about the team’s complex international travel plans. And Shanahan had complained about it before. But now he’s looking at things from a different angle, according to NBC Sports. “We haven’t finalized it yet, but we’d love to stay here and go there,” Shanahan said of the travel plans for the Week 11 game against the Vikings in Mexico City. “It’s a shorter flight, but that’s not really the issue. “The main thing with Mexico City is it’s…

Maybe the San Francisco 49ers have a way to make Nick Bosa feel more like family, even though brother Joey has other things on his mind. Regardless, the latest injury update on Nick will fire up the 49ers’ fans. Week 1 remains in play, according to thescore.com. “It was rough early on, obviously,” Bosa said Thursday in his first news conference since the knee injury last September and subsequent surgery. “You just want to be able to play, especially how good things were going for the defense and me personally. I felt I was at a pretty high level to start the year. “Then, as you start out wanti…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will grace the United States’ NFL stadiums with natural grass, having an intriguing response from San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa in the leadup to the tournament. FIFA requires all stadiums that the tournament will use to have natural grass. Turf grass at specific NFL stadiums has often obtained criticism for increasing risk of injuries, prompting the World Cup to enact this temporary change throughout the summer. Bosa and the 49ers are progressing through the offseason as they complete the remaining touches on the roster. The squad remains talented as a strong playo…

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said he doesn't want a lighter workload this season after leading the NFL with 413 touches last season.

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said he is making progress recovering from a torn ACL and could be back for the start of training camp or soon after, barring any setbacks.

While there’s a lot of talk about the San Francisco 49ers reuniting the Bosa brothers, General Manager John Lynch said there’s a problem. And Nick revealed Joey’s real offseason focus amid the San Francisco buzz, according to a post on X by Vic Tafur. “Nick Bosa on Joey Bosa: ‘He is working on his golf game. I don’t think he’s too concerned with football right now.’ ” That may not be a good thing for Joey’s potential future with the 49ers. Are the 49ers still tinkering with their defense? There seems to be a strong feeling that the 49ers need to make a move for Joey. And despite Lynch’s claims…

OTAs are underway for the San Francisco 49ers, as the club prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Unfortunately, a report on Thursday revealed that one of Christian McCaffrey’s backups is already dealing with an injury and could miss several weeks of the offseason. Isaac Guerendo, who has been with the 49ers since 2024, suffered a torn pectoral muscle back in April, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While Guerendo works his way back from the injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan claimed the two-year pro likely won’t return until the end of training camp. “49ers RB Isaac Guerendo tore his pec li…

We're picking out the offseason's highs (Vikings getting Kyler Murray on the veterans minimum) and lows (Niners taking Kaelon Black in Round 3) for every NFC team.

It was a busy offseason in Santa Clara, and things got interesting when the San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans to a three-year deal. With OTAs starting, George Kittle commented on a post on X that stated it was weird to not see Evans in a Buccaneers jersey, according to Bussin’ With The Boys. I think it’s beautiful — George Kittle (@gkittle46) May 28, 2026 Evans has played with the Buccaneers since they drafted him in 2014. Many believed he would be there for life. That is why it was a shock to see the Niners acquire Evans, snagging the talented veteran away from Tampa Bay. For the first 11…

The San Francisco 49ers and Mac Jones are probably going to stay together for just a little while longer. Although there was speculation that the Niners would draft a quarterback this spring and cash in on some of the value Jones created for himself while filling in for Brock Purdy, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch reported today that Jones will probably be sticking around the Bay Area until next offseason after he and the team agreed to a revised contract, which included a $300,000 bonus for being on the roster. “The 49ers are unlikely to deal Jones before the trade deadline on Nov.…

The San Francisco 49ers are thrilled to have Mac Jones on the roster. Jones played a huge role in rescuing the 2025 season, starting 11 games for the 49ers in relief of starter Brock Purdy. San Francisco just made a surprising contract decision to reward Jones for all of his hard work. The 49ers and Jones have agreed to a revised contract for the 2026 season, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Jones’ revised contract now includes a $300,000 roster bonus. He is set to make $3.55 million in 2026 with another $2.25 million available via incentives. The veteran quarterback is in the final year of hi…

The San Francisco 49ers have a bright mind leading the way, even though head coach Kyle Shanahan overused his star player last season. And the team has high hopes for 2026, along with an interesting preseason position battle. And here is one 49ers player in danger of losing his starting job after OTAs. It comes from the receiver room where veteran Mike Evans sits in the WR1 position. That’s firm. And Rickey Pearsall stands as a good bet to hold onto the WR2 spot. However, things aren’t as secure at WR3. And that’s because of a talented rookie. 49ers WR Christain Kirk could lose starting spot T…

The San Francisco 49ers face a huge task again this season. They are competing in the NFC West against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the explosive Los Angeles Rams. Both of these teams are capable of having dominant seasons, and the Niners are going to have to be sharp from the season opener against the Rams in an effort to set the tone for the season. This is a team that has addressed several key issues in the offseason. Bringing in veteran wide receiver Mike Evans is a move that could make quarterback Brock Purdy even more effective as a downfield passer than he has…

No player on the San Francisco 49ers was used more than All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, who earned a whopping 413 touches during the 2025 NFL season. The 49ers know they can’t risk overusing their key offensive weapon, and head coach Kyle Shanahan knows they must reduce his workload in the upcoming season. “Last year was the worst we had been at it,” Shanahan said via Coach Yak on X. “One of the most amazing years I have seen by a guy in terms of just heart. The fact that he could get his body ready every Sunday for 17 weeks was amazing to me. And the load he had to carry with all th…

The NFL offseason has mostly wound down after free agency and the NFL Draft finished up, but there are still some intriguing dominoes that are yet to fall. One of the biggest names among that group is wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as the San Francisco 49ers continue to try to find a trade partner for the star wide receiver. The Washington Commanders have been a popular rumored landing spot for Aiyuk for a number of reasons. The Commanders are in desperate need of help at wide receiver around Terry McLaurin, and Aiyuk has a connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels dating back to their time at A…

San Francisco’s rookie class arrived with a clear star after the team traded out of the first round to select Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33. The initial expectation was that Stribling could serve as the vertical threat Kyle Shanahan’s offense needed, while the rest of the class provided support at running back, defensive line, cornerback, and offensive line. Once the rookie minicamp began, that expectation not only remained but grew. The rookie who stood out the most during minicamp was Stribling, but he was not the only newcomer worth noting. Running back Kaelon Black ga…

The San Francisco 49ers have hopes for many wins in 2026, and it appears there will be plenty of preseason competition for defensive starting spots. And that’s good news for Kyle Shanahan, who drew praise for his elite defensive understanding from runing back Kyle Juszczyk, according to a post on X by the NFL on ESPN. “I never leave a conversation with Kyle without having learned something,” Juszczyk said. “Or just impressed with how his brain works. He has a different perspective than most.” 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan is well-respected In nine seasons as the 49ers’ head coach, Shanahan has a reco…

Kyle Shanahan wants to use his star RB less, but the options behind him are unproven. Who's likely to step up?

The San Francisco 49ers are in quite the pickle with Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco’s veteran wide receiver has played his last snaps for the organization. Unfortunately, that does not make the future any clearer for Aiyuk. One NFL insider pushed back on some erroneous reporting about the situation. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo pushed back on the idea that Aiyuk’s agent, Ryan Williams, has abandoned his client during a recent interview. “[Williams] has not dropped [Aiyuk],” Garafolo said on The Rich Eisen Show. “He still represents him, he did not abandon him. He was part of the group of people t…

A familiar face was spotted at courtside at Paycom Center on Monday as San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle watched Game 1 of the conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder and the Spurs, the top two seeds in the Western Conference, treated Kittle and the fans to a pulsating finish. San Antonio escaped in double overtime, 122-115. Kittle grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, so he naturally cheered for the Thunder. He had a funny reaction in the fourth quarter after Spurs center Victor Wembanyama ran over Thunder guard Alex Caruso and was whistled…

Nick Wagoner reports on George Kittle's recovery from a torn Achilles and when he is expected to be back.

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch recently addressed the growing speculation about a potential reunion of the Bosa brothers in the Bay Area. While Lynch expressed his desire to pair star pass rusher Nick Bosa with his older brother Joey, he acknowledged that the team’s current salary cap situation poses a significant challenge. Joey Bosa, who recently had a productive season with the Buffalo Bills, recording 29 tackles and leading the league with five forced fumbles, is currently a free agent. However, his high asking price makes a signing “nearly impossible” for a front office al…

The NFL masterfully creates the illusion that there is no true offseason, and somehow, it continues to generate hype for the product during what is supposed to be the “down period.” Every event on the calendar feels like a spectacle. The annual NFL schedule release perfectly illustrates the league’s shrewd business acumen. This warranted praise does not excuse the NFL’s endless greed, self-righteousness and hypocrisy, but it does better explain why there is an insurmountable gap between American football and the rest of the major sports. Opening kickoff is still more than three months away, an…

As the 2026 schedule was released for the San Francisco 49ers, the one aspect of the announcement that fans were anticipating to see was the placement of the international games and the rest after. While 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan made his thoughts known on the international games and didn’t see much benefit besides exposure of the game, he’s not going to love the team’s Week 2 placement, especially when he made his preference clear. San Francisco will open the season against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 in Australia, and while one might think that Week 2 could see an extra day given to…

San Francisco hired Morris as its fifth DC is as many years because of Kyle Shanahan's past experience with him.

Nick Wagoner breaks down the 49ers' schedule after it was released on Thursday.

While the San Francisco 49ers didn’t cover every base, they have multiple reasons to be excited about their offseason so far. And here are the 49ers game-by-game predictions after the 2026 NFL schedule release. Despite another injury-riddled season, the 49ers posted a record of 12-5 before getting soundly dismissed in the playoffs by the eventual champion Seahawks. But there are big hopes for this season. These predictions are based on teams having no season-changing injuries. Week 1 vs. Los Angeles Rams In the NFL’s toughest division, no game is easy. But the meetings with the Rams are partic…

Here is everything to know about the 49ers' 2026 NFL schedule.

The San Francisco 49ers will be under a lot of pressure during the 2026 season. San Francisco made a playoff run last season despite dealing with a mountain of injuries. But the 49ers will be faced with a completely different challenge during the 2026 season. The NFL revealed the full slate of international games ahead of the complete 2026 schedule release on Thursday night. San Francisco will play in two international games during the 2026 season. The 49ers will open the season against the Rams from Australia, which has been widely known since earlier in the offseason. San Francisco will also…

Over the years, the San Francisco 49ers have produced a litany of gridiron greats. On Tuesday, they lost one of those greats in the Super Bowl-winning tight end Charles Young at the age of 75. In response, the 49ers posted a tribute to Young on X, formerly Twitter. “The 49ers mourn the passing of former TE Charle Young. Our organization sends its deepest condolences to the Young family and friends.” The 49ers mourn the passing of former TE Charle Young. Our organization sends its deepest condolences to the Young family and friends. pic.twitter.com/dEG49KDLY5 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May…

After a hard-fought season through one of the toughest divisions in all of sports, the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs quickly took an unfortunate turn when Dre Greenlaw, the team’s weakside linebacker, suffered a game-ending Achilles’ tear. Despite some early success against Patrick Maomes and company on the defensive side of the ball, in the end, the 49ers weren’t able to slow the Chiefs enough to secure the win, going down 25-22 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Discussing Greenlaw’s impact on the Chiefs on NFL Spotlight, 49ers safety J…

In the NFL, depth is wealth. With the physical nature of the sport, key starters have a high chance of getting injured at some point during the season. The San Francisco 49ers know that all too well: their 2025 season was plagued with injuries that very nearly derailed their campaign completely. The 49ers were able to handle the injuries well enough, making it to the playoffs despite playing in a highly competitive division. While they certainly hope that no more injuries come their way, it’s best to stay prepared. The 49ers are signing an intriguing undrafted prospect from the 2026 draft clas…

On paper, the San Francisco 49ers have assembled one of the most complete rosters in football yet again. Kyle Shanahan still has an offensive system capable of turning defensive coordinators into insomniacs. John Lynch spent the offseason reinforcing nearly every soft spot that emerged during last season’s uneven campaign. Of course, NFL seasons are not won on paper. The Niners must still navigate travel nightmares, brutal sequencing, and weather swings. The 49ers may have the firepower to beat anyone in the league, but if the schedule breaks the wrong way, even this loaded group could watch a…

Rookies around the league are picking their jersey numbers for their new teams, and the San Francisco 49ers just announced what De’Zhaun Stribling will be repping next season. However, his number choice does suggest that Jauan Jennings will no longer be with the club. Reports indicate that Stribling, who is 23 years old, will be wearing No. 15 with the 49ers, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. That is the number Jennings has worn for the past five seasons in San Francisco. “Rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling confirmed he will be wearing No. 15 for the 49ers,” reported Maiocco. “Jauan…

Former Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy remains a free agent and is looking for his next professional home. Is he eying taking a trip to the West Coast to play with the San Francisco 49ers? Van Noy joined host Kay Adams on her popular Up & Adams show, in which he disclosed that he would like to join the 49ers, specifically to play with Fred Warner and because, as he put it, “they got something cooking over there.” “I want to throw out a team that a lot of people may not know … I’d really like to play with my little brother Fred Warner with the Niners,” Van Noy told Adams via NB…

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse wants the 2026 NFL season to start right now. After the Rams lost the NFC Championship to the Seattle Seahawks, they have been in the headlines a lot because of their first-round pick selection last month. Verse’s defense teammate, Byron Young, recently said he is ‘all for it’ with Ty Simpson being the Rams’ first-round pick. In a recent interview between Verse and DJ Siddiqi over at Ratings, Verse talked about how the Rams ‘beat themselves’ over and over in the playoffs. He also talked about the power of the NFC West and what needs…

There are people who believe the San Francisco 49ers failed in the draft, but the team still has high hopes for their picks. And here is a 49ers player in danger of losing his starting job to a rookie after the 2026 NFL Draft. The 49ers traded out of the first round and made their first pick at No. 33 overall. And that’s the player who could push a veteran out of the starting lineup. 49ers WR Christian Kirk could lose starting spot to De’Zhaun Stribling The good news for the 49ers is they appear to be solid in the receiver room. Despite his advanced age for an NFL receiver, Mike Evans can stil…

Year in and year out, the San Francisco 49ers play like Super Bowl contenders. However, injuries have regularly been their demise. The team certainly could have won Super Bowl 58 if the injury bug hadn’t bitten. Dre Greenlaw, the pride and soul of San Francisco’s defense, tore his achilles tendon in that game. That team has regularly been ravaged by injuries in the years since, too. Had the 49ers had better depth to cover for potential injuries, it is possible that their fortune in recent years could have been different. After a 12-5 season, the 49ers got to work adding to the roster. They bro…