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It is no secret that the San Francisco 49ers are in the market for a wide receiver. Two of the three free agents they were linked to were wideouts. After an NFL Combine that was historically athletic, let’s highlight some of the players who stood out this weekend and whether the Niners might be interested. […]
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ESPN names three potential free agent targets for 49ers|“The 49ers are a sneaky contender for some of the good free agents along the defensive line and at wide receiver,” Fowler wrote. “They want a disruptive interior rusher to pair with Nick Bosa, for example. John Franklin-Myers is the top option there. At wideout, Green Bay’s Romeo Doubs is considered a […]
From Niners Nation | 4 days ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to be more of a player in free agency this offseason in comparison to last, where they prioritized spending cash on extending their core, while letting most of their key free agents walk. The team does have a few needs, namely at wide receiver and defensive line, but also […]
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So, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line issues grew over the last week. First, it was just finding a left guard and a successor for Trent Williams. Now it could turn into finding his replacement. Nevertheless, another guard would help, and ESPN’s Aaron Schatz has the 49ers taking the services of Joel Bitonio in his […]
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Would WR Mike Evans be a ‘perfect’ free-agent signing for 49ers?“Evans made $20.5 million per year during his most recent contract with the Buccaneers, and it’s unclear if he’d want a similar deal. He’ll be 33 in August and is coming off a season in which he missed half the games due to various injuries. […]
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It’s that time again, when we look at the previous drafts of the San Francisco 49ers and reflect. We’re lucky to have video of each draft, thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll look at every year of the Kyle Shanahan era through 2025. Today it’s 2018. It’s wild to remember just how optimistic things felt in […]
From Niners Nation | 6 days ago | 1 read
The first day of the NFL league year is March 11, and Adam Schefter thinks the 49ers won’t waste any time moving on from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. “He’ll be released on the first day of the league year, I think,” Schefter said, without any delay on the answer during his appearance on the Pardon […]
From Niners Nation | 6 days ago | 1 read
49ers reportedly targeting Louisville receiver amid NFL Combine buzz“The recent word here at the combine is that Bell is back in the conversation as a potential late first-round pick,” Pauline wrote. “The teams that I’m told are targeting Bell in this area are the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers. Both teams make sense, as […]
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The NFL announced on Friday that this season’s salary cap will be $301.2 million per team this year, up from $279.2 million in 2025, as the league’s cap continues to grow at a high rate. As a result, the San Francisco 49ers are projected to have approximately $38.9 million in cap space this offseason, according […]
From Niners Nation | 7 days ago | 1 read
The San Francisco 49ers have an obvious need at pass rush, finishing with a league-low 20 sacks in 2025, showing no ability to get after the quarterback after Nick Bosa suffered his season-ending knee injury in Week 3. There won’t be a shortage of pass rushers on the market, with high-priced, big-ticket players like Maxx […]
From Niners Nation | 7 days ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers are intent on overhauling their wide receiver room. Still, when General Manager John Lynch spoke to the media at the Scouting Combine press conference, he mentioned EDGE as the other position, which is fair given the lack of pass rush in 2025. Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams will return from injury, […]
From Niners Nation | 7 days ago | 1 read
The NFLPA survey is out, and the San Francisco 49ers’ grades from players ranked 14th overall among all teams. The Niners fared relatively well across the board, except for the area most wouldn’t expect them to. Here’s a look at each grade: 49ers NFLPA:Treatment of Families: BHome Game Field: A-Dining Area: ANutritionist/Dietician: B+Locker Room: BTraining […]
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Commanders links Articles A to Z Sports How Trent Williams impacts the Commanders and Laremy Tunsil There are two possible outcomes for Williams and the 49ers, and both impact Washington differently. Williams will either receive a contract extension with the 49ers that comes at a hefty price or be released and sign a major contract […]
From Hogs Haven | 7 days ago | 1 read
New Trent Williams standoff, same story: He owns all the leverage (paywall) “For starters, the 49ers aren’t well-positioned to play take-it-or-leave-it hardball because they’ve neglected a succession plan as Williams has aged. The 49ers haven’t drafted an offensive tackle since they selected since-departed Jaylon Moore in the fifth round in 2021, meaning journeyman Austen Pleasants, 28, […]
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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is upon us for the rest of the week, as the top draft prospects will test and interview for NFL teams in hopes of hearing their names called later this offseason. But the combine isn’t only a time where teams meet with prospects. It’s also an opportunity for head coaches […]
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With the NFL Combine underway, we will hear about the different prospects the San Francisco 49ers have met with. We’ll do our best to keep the running list of players the team has met with at this week’s event and at previous All-Star Games. Plus, there is the Pro Bowl circuit in March; the 49ers […]
From Niners Nation | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Statistically, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green is on the leaderboard page for completion percentage allowed, yards per target, and finished 11th in pass breakups in 2025. For a second-year player, that’s about as good as you could ask for someone selected at the end of the second round. But something was off this past […]
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When ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted that the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans agreed to a trade on Thursday morning for pass rusher Jermaine Johnson, the first thought was, “I wonder how hard Robert Saleh pushed for Johnson during the 2025 trade deadline.” Sure enough, Connor Hughes, who covers the Jets, tweeted that the San […]
From Niners Nation | 8 days ago | 1 read
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch reiterated the organization’s stance on backup quarterback Mac Jones, who will draw interest around the league following his impressive 2025 season. “We’re really happy with what he gives us,” Lynch said, while saying it would take a considerable offer to pry the former New England and Jacksonville quarterback from […]
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What we learned from John Lynch at NFL combine: Brandon Aiyuk’s status, Mac Jones’ future (paywall)“So far, there’s been no discussion, though Lynch noted he’s been swamped with competition committee meetings during the day and prospect interviews in the evening. (Lynch was the last official from any team to take the podium Tuesday.) “Really, where […]
From Niners Nation | 8 days ago | 1 read
When it comes to offseason needs for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver is near or atop that list, with the team potentially needing to replace two starters this offseason. Jauan Jennings, a seventh-round pick back in 2020, is a free agent and could command a hefty salary on the open market after recording over […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are fully in offseason mode, with the NFL Combine starting up this week and free agency soon to follow. After a 13-win year that included a playoff win, the 49ers are in a good spot to grow this offseason, having the resources to spend in free agency, while also having seven […]
From Niners Nation | 9 days ago | 0 reads
Mike Tomlin shocked many when he stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach on Jan. 13 after 19 seasons with the team. The Steelers moved quickly by hiring Mike McCarthy, but the impact that Tomlin had on the league will last for years to come. At the 2026 NFL Combine, Behind the Steel Curtain […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 9 days ago | 1 read
As we talk about the San Francisco 49ers contract situation with left tackle Trent Williams, it only makes sense to discuss potential options at the end of the first round, or if they trade out to acquire more picks—or trade up if there’s a player they covet—to be the potential heir to their future Hall […]
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The San Francisco 49ers have been consistent this offseason in saying that they want Mac Jones back in 2026. A month ago, Kyle Shanahan said he’d be “very surprised” if Jones weren’t on the team this upcoming season. Every time either Shanahan or John Lynch speaks on the subject, it feels like the team is […]
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