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The 49ers have decided on QB3
The San Francisco 49ers have made a decision on their No. 3 quarterback, as they are releasing quarterback Adrian Martinez, paving the way for 2025 seventh-round pick Kurtis Rourke to make the 53-man roster as the team’s third quarterback. Martinez, 26, had thrown for 346 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions during the preseason, seeing […]
How would you split the 49ers’ RB workload in 2026?
There are two good things: Christian McCaffrey will be available in Week 1 of 2026, and the 49ers have a nice rookie to try out in Kaelon Black. Brian Robinson Jr., the running back behind McCaffrey last year, was a significant upgrade, and Black might be even better. Behind those two, well, whoever doesn’t get […]
49ers Hall of Fame linebacker is excited for Jaden Dugger’s potential
San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger has had a bit of talk around these parts—and all of it has been positive. Most recently, he had an impressive performance on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders with 10 tackles and two quarterback hits. Yes, there was a whiffed tackle, but besides that, he’s made […]
49ers News: Roster cuts begin
49ers 53-man roster projection: Injuries cloud the picture at OL, LB and CB (paywall)“Barrows’ counterpoint: Lowe could begin the season on injured reserve, which would put Pleasants in the swing tackle role he had last year and free up another roster spot. Toth’s lingering concussion symptoms, meanwhile, create concern at backup center. If he can’t […]
Is Kyle Shanahan’s most infamous draft tradition finally about to bear fruit?
It is one of the more frustrating patterns of the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era — the 49ers spend a relatively high pick on a running back, they struggle for playing time and they inevitably move on. However, entering the 2026 season, there is reason for optimism that this could be the year that […]
Who was the biggest surprise of the preseason for the 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers’ preseason is officially over. The team will make roster decisions. The coaching staff should know by now who will make the team. Realistically, we’re talking about 3-5 spots up for grabs. Kyle Shanahan said he likes when players make it easy on him. Jacob Cowing did that with an 80+ yard […]
4 Winners and 2 losers: Is the 49ers’ defensive line depth good enough?
The San Francisco 49ers’ preseason finale didn’t have a touchdown scored. The special teams showed out, while the rookies continued to learn on the fly as the coaching staff evaluated the roster. Let’s get into the final winners and losers from August. Winners Eddy Pineiro Kyle Shanahan said he was “pissed” at Pineiro for deferring […]
3 stars from the 49ers preseason finale: The depth at running back looks better than ever
The third preseason game is usually the dress rehearsal for the regular season, but with a trip across the world looming, Kyle Shanahan decided to see what roster spots 23-53 look like to close the preseason. While the Las Vegas Raiders went with their starters, Thursday turned into a kicking battle, with Eddy Pineiro outdueling […]
49ers News: Moving forward from the preseason win against the Raiders, roster cuts loom
Eddy Pineiro caps off the 49ers’ preseason with a perfect performance“Black benefitted from good blocking on a 14-yard run on the ensuing drive. His decisiveness shown on a 3rd & 1 run last week ended up being a mistake Jordan James made in his first action. Black gave way to James in the second quarter. […]
49ers waiver wire: What position are the 49ers in, and what players are subject to the process?
The San Francisco 49ers just finished up their final preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders and now will be scrambling to make final roster cuts to the 53-man roster. We say scrambling because the team needs to get on a plane to Melbourne, Australia, to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. With […]
Eddy Pineiro caps off the 49ers’ preseason with a perfect performance
Mac Jones quarterbacked the San Francisco 49ers for the first two drives of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jones didn’t complete a pass on the first drive after there was miscommunication with rookie running back Kaelon Black on a second down. Reading coverages in the passing game on option routes will be something […]
49ers-Raiders game thread: Will anybody win a job tonight?
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their preseason finale. We won’t see many, if any, of the starters. The opposite is true for the last two draft classes. However, it does not sound like we’ll see De’Zhaun Stribling. That’s a good thing, and a sign the coaching staff has […]
49ers listed among the least watchable teams heading into 2026
The San Francisco 49ers won in 2025, but they weren’t what’d you call a sight for sore eyes. It was worse in 2024. We’re two years removed from a 2023 season that was one of the most aesthetically pleasing years of any team in the NFL. Everything came easy offensively. Kyle Shanahan is hoping that’s […]
49ers sign Jah Joyner; place Victor Dimukeje on the Injured Reserve
The 49ers had a tryout for edge rusher Jah Joyner, according to the transaction wire. Joyner previously played for the Las Vegas Raiders after going undrafted in 2025. He never stepped onto the field during the 2025 regular season, but played 52 snaps during the preseason. Listed at 6’5″, 265 pounds, Joyner lined up exclusively […]
Brock Purdy labeled as ‘supporting cast dependent’ in latest QB tier rankings
When it comes to quarterback rankings, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy hasn’t always gotten the respect he deserves. Entering the fifth year of his NFL career, Purdy remains a fringe top-10 quarterback who has continued to elevate his game with his athleticism and propensity for extending plays. He remains a high-quality anticipator, his efficiency […]
49ers 53-man rundown: Will there be any bold moves on cutdown day?
The San Francisco 49ers’ final roster cuts will be here in the blink of an eye. Most roster spots are locked up. However, there are still positions that need weeding out for the preseason finale. The Niners will use Thursday night’s game to determine whether any of the players fighting for a roster spot can […]
NFL and NFLPA just handed refs a loaded three-strike rule
NFL officiating crews now have even more (subjective) power to determine game outcomes and—to a greater extent—a season. The NFL and NFLPA made a joint statement Wednesday, saying players who commit three of the violations below in a season will be suspended one game: This is not a combination, from what it says. Basically, a […]
49ers News: The San Francisco 49ers take on the Las Vegas Raiders today
Four under-the-radar players, one position to watch for 49ers“The team has played it safe with [CJ] West this preseason (he sat out of the first exhibition game), but he suffered a concussion in a practice last week before returning Sunday. The injury opened the door for an undrafted rookie such as James Thompson Jr. or […]
49ers’ wide receiver Mike Evans plans to play Week 1 despite a recent injury
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweeted that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans and the team are preparing as if he’s going to suit up in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Evans missed practice this week with a groin injury. Kyle Shanahan said he expected Evans to be back for next week’s practice. Fowler […]
3 position battles to watch in the 49ers preseason finale: The second safety spot remains up for grabs
As the preseason winds down for the San Francisco 49ers, the roster decisions are starting to become clear for certain positions. Some positions aren’t as clear, as injuries might force the team’s hand. Obviously, nailing down the left guard spot is the biggest need, but what other position battles are in focus on Thursday night […]
Why the 49ers are taking a different approach than the Rams with their Week 1 travel
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have some unique circumstances for their Week 1 showdown in two weeks, as the two teams are traveling across the world to Australia. The game is set to be played on the morning of September 11th local time, with it being televised in the United States at […]
49ers roster battles: Kyle Shanahan says left guard is ‘close to being decided’
Are we in for another season of musical chairs at left guard for the San Francisco 49ers? We’re a year removed from Ben Bartch starting the season, but not making it out of October before getting hurt. Because Spencer Burford was banged up early in the year, it meant Connor Colby would fill in as […]
Will the 49ers starters play in Week 3 of the preseason?
The San Francisco 49ers are just one day away from their final game of the preseason before switching gears to their regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Health has been a big question for the 49ers this Fall, with over 20 players dealing with injuries. That group has included Mike Evans, […]
49ers News: This Raiders preseason game will be a roster bubble showcase
The Good and Not So Good from Day 17 of 49ers Camp: Stribling Keeps Dominating“Today, he lost his one-on-one matchup against Jack Jones, who broke up the pass when Stribling was running deep. After that rep, Shanahan called Stribling over to him and gave him some coaching points. Whatever Shanahan said worked, because Stribling went […]
As new details emerge in Jed York’s case, Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media
As the San Francisco 49ers deal with the fallout from owner Jed York’s arrest in Ohio in connection with a prostitution sting, new details have been revealed by 49ers insider Matt Barrows. York pleaded no contest Monday morning to two misdemeanor charges and spent two days in jail. Barrows reported in his latest for the […]
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