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Another year, another 49ers contract dispute. And for the second time in three years, there is an impasse involving arguably the most important player on the San Francisco offense, All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers are struggling to find a “contractual solution” to address the fact that Williams is set […]
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Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the 49ers. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season that […]
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49ers, Trent Williams locked in contract dispute that reportedly could end in his release (paywall)“The 49ers have little financial incentive to part with Williams. The 49ers would earn $4.69 million in salary cap space by releasing Williams, but such a move would trigger a $34.15 million dead-money charge. In addition, the 49ers don’t have a […]
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams are struggling to find a contract solution that could potentially lead to Williams’ release this offseason. The timing comes as the NFL Combine is underway, and that’s generally when we hear about free agency rumors like this one. […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are welcoming back an old friend to the front office. No, it’s not Trent Baalke. Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will be back in the fold as a personnel executive, according to general manager John Lynch. Adofo-Mensah has been in the building and around; the 49ers are just waiting […]
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Free agency is just a couple of weeks away, and there could be an unexpected name joining the group: San Francisco 49ers star left tackle Trent Williams. Williams has been a bookend left tackle in San Francisco for the past six seasons, earning five Pro Bowl honors, three First-Team All-Pro selections, and one Second-Team All-Pro […]
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ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released his latest mock draft, and the San Francisco 49ers invested in the offensive line for the first time in the first round since Mike McGlinchey. It’s something we can expect to be popular in every mock draft cycle, but it’s 49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster who is on record […]
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch takes the podium at 5:30 PM EST in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine to address media members. Coming off a very successful 12-win season, especially considering the injury circumstances, Lynch should have a sizable crowd and will have to answer some difficult questions. What are some of […]
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Following a 12-win season and a Wild Card round victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in an arms race with the Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Seattle may lose a piece or two, but it has shown how quickly it can retool in the draft, and […]
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Just two years ago, it felt like the San Francisco 49ers were set at wide receiver for the foreseeable future with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel locked into long-term contracts. Well, the foreseeable future has already passed, and now it seems the 49ers are due for a hard reset at the position. Jauan Jennings, Kendrick […]
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The 49ers approach a significant offseason in a decent position in terms of the salary cap as they aim to build on a largely encouraging 2025. San Francisco, per Over The Cap, is projected to have $41.2 million in cap space, the 11th-most in the NFL. In other words, they have some room to make […]
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NFL insider: 49ers expected to have interest in Mike Evans“According to NFL insider Jason La Canfora, the 49ers are viewed as a logical suitor—and the interest could be mutual. Evans is reportedly taking a selective approach to his next destination, evaluating quarterback play, offensive scheme, system fit, and Super Bowl contention.” 49ers combine priorities: […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine is almost upon us, and the San Francisco 49ers will be highly invested as they look to bolster the roster for the upcoming season. The 49ers had an impressive season this year and have a good opportunity to re-establish themselves as a contender with a strong draft and free agency this […]
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Last offseason, the San Francisco 49ers’ objective was to get younger. When you draft fifth-year seniors, they kinda are who they are. The team heads into this offseason with questions at wide receiver and zero veterans set to return. Pending free agents Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne are likely headed elsewhere, while Brandon Aiyuk’s return […]
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The NFL’s offseason doesn’t pick up until the start of the NFL Scouting Combine, which takes place this week. We should begin to hear more rumors about the San Francisco 49ers’ free agency or draft plans with the Combine underway. Some of those rumors we hear might be a little scary. What we’ll do today […]
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Now that we’ve gone through the offensive side of the ball, it’s time to turn the page and look at the season that was for the San Francisco 49ers defense. Today, we’ll look at the edge rushing depth and how they performed in 2025, with a look ahead to 2026. You could see the plan […]
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We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year, where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Niners Nation readers? We don’t want or need your address or any personal […]
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49ers free agency: Jauan Jennings’ projected market value“According to Spotrac, Jennings’ projected market value sits at $22.6 million annually, which would rank 18th among NFL wide receivers. The salary cap tracking site estimates he could command a three-year, $67.8 million contract on the open market.” The 49ers must race to find Christian McCaffrey help before […]
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Both offensive and defensive lines have some questions for the San Francisco 49ers. This latest mock draft from NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice has them addressing the former not for the offensive line now, but for what the offensive line in the future will be. Filice has the 49ers taking Georgia left tackle Monroe Freeling. Freeling has […]
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KC Concepcion, Zion Young and who else the 49ers could be eyeing at the NFL combine (paywall)“At 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Concepcion profiles as an NFL slot receiver, and his quickness allowed him to create separation against man-to-man coverage — an area in which the 49ers have been lacking — in a three-season career that […]
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When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers, the offensive line has long been a topic of conversation, with many being unhappy with the investment at the position in the draft. Still, the position group has done well and posted a quality season in 2025, with several starters performing at or above their contracts. Trent […]
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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 2017. Wow. Nine years. Nine years since Kyle Shanahan and John […]
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San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is back to being at the top of the rankings after injuries held him back a year ago. In 2024, Williams played in just 10 games before becoming inactive in Week 12 due to injury. To say that made him drop as one of the best tackles in […]
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49ers find Trent Williams replacement in NFL.com 2026 mock draft “Freeling (6-7, 315) earned an 85.7 pass-blocking grade from PFF in 2025, allowing just three sacks and nine pressures across 469 pass-blocking snaps. He played more than 82 percent of his collegiate snaps at left tackle, making him a natural fit behind Williams. Filice also highlighted […]
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Fox Sports released an updated top-100 free agents in the 2026 free agent class that includes recent cap casualties like Tyreek Hill. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings checked in at No. 18 on the list. They have him re-signing with the Niners. A year after the 49ers struggled to generate much of a […]
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