Latest news and updates about the 49ers
Earlier in the week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on Twitter, “With teams considering the upcoming free-agent and draft classes to be subpar, there could be an uptick in trade activity this offseason.” Popular names in the free agent class include 32-year-old Trey Hendrickson, 33-year-old Mike Evans, 33-year-old All-Pro Kevin Byard, and the rights to overpay […]
From Niners Nation | 21 days ago | 3 reads
It was fun while it lasted. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted on Friday morning that the NFL informed all 32 teams in a memo that it prevailed in its grievance against the NFLPA and its “team report cards.” An arbitrator determined that the NFLPA’s conduct violated the CBA and ordered it to stop making public any […]
From Niners Nation | 21 days ago | 5 reads
With only a few exceptions since 2004, the Super Bowl champion has the honor of hosting the opening Thursday night game of the following NFL regular season. The Seattle Seahawks could be one of those exceptions for 2026. According to John Ourand of Puck, the NFL is looking at making the Los Angeles Rams vs. […]
From Field Gulls | 21 days ago | 1 read
Potential date for 49ers historic Australia game revealed per report“Puck sports correspondent John Ourand reported the 49ers and Rams will either play Wednesday, Sept. 9 or Thursday, Sept. 10.” Fred Warner’s guarantee caps off busy Super Bowl week for 49ers players, coach (paywall)“I put it away completely because it didn’t go well, and it is so personal,” Shanahan said […]
From Niners Nation | 21 days ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers had one of the deepest draft classes in the NFL last offseason, taking 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, as they looked to get younger and add depth at key positions. Defense was the name of the game early, as the 49ers took defensive players with their first five picks […]
From Niners Nation | 22 days ago | 4 reads
It was an eventful season for the San Francisco 49ers’ tight ends. George Kittle looked well on his way to another All-Pro year after four catches, a couple of first downs, and a touchdown against the eventual Super Bowl champions in the opening quarter of the season. We would not see Kittle again until Week […]
From Niners Nation | 22 days ago | 2 reads
When you read that the San Francisco 49ers can create over $43 million in cap space with simple restructures, which is just turning salaries or roster bonuses into signing bonuses that can stretch over the lifetime of a player’s current contract, you’re probably thinking the team is in business and will be able to have […]
From Niners Nation | 22 days ago | 2 reads
The San Francisco 49ers need to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason. An easy argument could be made that multiple upgrades are necessary. We’ll end up talking through potential draft picks, but with free agency around the corner, let’s start with some pending unrestricted free agents. One free agent the 49ers must decide on is […]
From Niners Nation | 22 days ago | 4 reads
As we get deeper into the offseason and talk about the San Francisco 49ers’ team needs, we’d be remiss if we ignored the draft picks that didn’t work out. Even in hindsight, there’s no shame in moving multiple first-round picks for a quarterback you identified to be franchise worthy. It didn’t pan out, but the […]
From Niners Nation | 22 days ago | 2 reads
Report: 49ers confirmed to host Mexico City game in 2026“According to ESPN’s John Sutcliffe, the 49ers will serve as the designated home team for a regular-season game at Estadio Banorte—formerly known as Estadio Azteca—during the 2026 NFL season. The opponent has not yet been announced.” The War Room: Welcome to the Thunderdome (draft season)“3 prospects […]
From Niners Nation | 22 days ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers made one of the best quarterback signings in free agency last offseason when they inked Mac Jones to a two-year, $8.4 million deal to back up Brock Purdy. Of course, at the time, the 49ers were just looking for an upgrade and stability at the position after having Joshua Dobbs and […]
From Niners Nation | 23 days ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are set to become the first two teams in NFL history to play in Australia. The first reaction when that news came out was when the game would take place, considering how difficult it would be to schedule around the 14.5-hour flight. There is still no official date or […]
From Niners Nation | 23 days ago | 2 reads
Teams will drive themselves crazy attempting to replicate the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl run. All you need is an elite defense and special teams unit paired with an offense that boasts one of the best wide receivers in the game. Good luck with that. The San Francisco 49ers won 12 games in the regular season, […]
From Niners Nation | 23 days ago | 5 reads
The Chargers are not in dire need of more wide receivers for Justin Herbert, but the chance to add a bonafide playmaker might be too much to pass up for new offensive Mike McDaniel and his vision for the 2026 offense. In a new piece from CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani, the analyst wrote up 10 […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 23 days ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers bringing Deebo Samuel back a year after he requested a trade would feel like a “vibes” move. The San Francisco 49ers bringing in Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs this offseason would feel like a move to address some of the issues the offense had in 2025. The 49ers need […]
From Niners Nation | 23 days ago | 3 reads
During the weekend of the Super Bowl, there were clips of former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel hanging out with Trent Williams. Earlier in the week, when he was being interviewed, Christian McCaffrey said, “Deebo’s one of my favorite guys I’ve ever played with. We all love Deebo. Our whole staff loves Deebo. […]
From Niners Nation | 23 days ago | 2 reads
Why Bad Bunny wore No. 64 during his Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium (paywall)“The number 64 marks the birth year of his late uncle, Cutito, from whom he learned much of what he knows about the NFL and who first shared with him a love for the San Francisco 49ers,” Bad Bunny’s representatives told […]
From Niners Nation | 23 days ago | 1 read
The Seattle Seahawks started their regular season by losing to the San Francisco 49ers, ended their regular season by winning the NFC West and top seed over the 49ers in Santa Clara, started their postseason by vanquishing the 49ers at Lumen Field, and ending it with a Super Bowl triumph over the New England Patriots… […]
From Field Gulls | 23 days ago | 4 reads
The San Francisco 49ers had another solid season, winning 13 games for the fourth time under head coach Kyle Shanahan, and advanced to the divisional round before being bounced by the eventual Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. It was an impressive year for a 49ers team that was battered by injuries once again, as […]
From Niners Nation | 24 days ago | 3 reads
The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of moving parts on offense during 2025. Trent Williams began the season playing next to Ben Bartch, but that only lasted a game and nine snaps. From Connor Colby back to Bartch, splitting time with Spencer Burford, the Niners couldn’t find any consistency at left guard until the final […]
From Niners Nation | 24 days ago | 2 reads
I can hear an audible groan from readers after reading that headline. First, don’t yell at me. The mock draft we will discuss is from The Athletic. Let’s make sure we direct our anger to the proper channels or the substation. Having said that, Nick Baumgardner did great work with a post-Super Bowl three-round mock. […]
From Niners Nation | 24 days ago | 2 reads
It’s the offseason, which means the San Francisco 49ers will be looking for a sidekick for George Kittle. Jake Tonges is a restricted free agent, while Luke Farrell is under contract through the 2027 season. The 49ers hoped Farrell could serve as an in-line blocker, play in heavy personnel on offense, and contribute on special […]
From Niners Nation | 24 days ago | 3 reads
With the 2025 NFL season officially in the books and the Seattle Seahawks celebrating at Levi’s Stadium with a Super Bowl win, the legal tampering period for free agents is exactly one month away. The San Francisco 49ers head into the offseason following a 12-win season, which came against all odds with all the roster […]
From Niners Nation | 24 days ago | 2 reads
49ers’ Keion White victim of non-life-threatening shooting in San Francisco“White underwent a “successful surgery,” a 49ers spokesman said in an update Monday night. The team is not placing a timetable on White’s recovery.” Kawakami: Challenging Seattle, Shanahan’s TV star turn, and more 49ers/Super Bowl thoughts (paywall)“Did the Seahawks’ physical domination of the Patriots’ receivers look […]
From Niners Nation | 24 days ago | 5 reads
According to a couple of the primary beat reporters for the San Francisco 49ers, defensive lineman Keion White was shot in the ankle during an event in San Francisco early on Monday morning. The Athletic’s Matt Barrows tweeted that there was an altercation at an event on Mission Street that White was not a part […]
From Niners Nation | 25 days ago | 4 reads