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49ers | No tag expected for Eddy Pineiro Thu Feb 26, 03:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent PK Eddy Pineiro is not expected to receive the franchise tag this offseason, according to general manager John Lynch.
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49ers | Mac Jones not expected to be traded Tue Feb 24, 07:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones is not expected to be traded, according to a Feb. 24 report.
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49ers | San Francisco very interested in Maxx Crosby Tue Feb 24, 07:42 PM
Las Vegas DE Maxx Crosby may be on the move, as San Francisco 49ers GM says trade talks 'have commenced,' according to a Tuesday, Feb. 24 report.
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49ers | Brandon Aiyuk's status to be determined after new league year Tue Feb 24, 07:22 PM
San Francisco WR Brandon Aiyuk's status with the team will not be determined until after the new league year.
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49ers | Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joining 49ers front office Tue Feb 24, 07:13 PM
The San Francisco 49ers hired former Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as a personnel executive on Tuesday, Feb. 24, according to general manager John Lynch.
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49ers | Jakes Tonges might draw some interest Sun Feb 22, 04:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges is a restricted free agent, and he could draw interest from teams depending on the tender he receives from the organization.
Link to story 49ers | George Kittle good to go by Week 5? Sun Feb 22, 04:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) could reasonably return by Week 5 from his torn Achilles tendon, barring any setbacks. 'George will attack it in a great way,' general manager John Lynch said last week. 'We're very hopeful to have him back. I remember when I first started playing, you had an Achilles, and everybody's like, 'Oh man, that's tough. You're never the same.' That's not the case anymore.'
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49ers | Extension for Nick Zakelj Wed Feb 18, 05:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers OT Nick Zakelj signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers Wednesday, Feb. 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Brandon Aiyuk considered a cut candidate Wed Feb 18, 03:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could be a cut candidate this offseason by the team, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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49ers | Austen Pleasants tendered offer Mon Feb 16, 07:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers exclusive rights free-agent OT Austen Pleasants was recently tendered a contract offer.
Link to story 49ers | Tag possible for Eddy Pineiro Mon Feb 16, 03:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent PK Eddy Pineiro could be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason if the two sides are not able to reach an agreement on a long-term deal, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
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49ers | Jerry Gray in line for job in San Francisco Sun Feb 15, 06:50 PM
Former Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach of defense and defensive backs coach Jerry Gray is expected to join the coaching staff of the San Francisco 49ers.
Link to story 49ers | Tag unlikely for Jauan Jennings Sat Feb 14, 06:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent WR Jauan Jennings is not expected to be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
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49ers | Niners eyeing offense in draft? Fri Feb 13, 09:06 PM
Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq could be a target for the San Francisco 49ers, who are willing to trade up and want to be 'very aggressive' in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated.
Link to story 49ers | Niners looking for receiver upgrade? Fri Feb 13, 08:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison is a player the San Franciso 49ers would like to target in a trade, according to Grant Cohn.
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49ers | Kendrick Bourne looking to return Fri Feb 13, 06:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent WR Kendrick Bourne said he wants to re-sign with the 49ers this offseason.
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49ers | Mac Jones could be on the move for the right price Tue Feb 10, 02:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones could be on the move if the team receives a 'robust' offer for him.
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49ers | Keion White injured in shooting Mon Feb 9, 07:57 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Keion White (ankle) was shot in the ankle during an incident in San Francisco Monday, Feb. 9, and is undergoing surgery on his ankle. The injury is not considered life-threatening.
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49ers | Brock Purdy delivered on key downs Mon Feb 9, 12:22 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy converted an NFL-record 58% of his passes on third and fourth down into first downs in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Purdy played well when healthy, completing 230 of 342 attempts for 2,569 yards, 22 touchdowns, and three INTs. He also ran the ball 47 times for 208 yards and three scores. Despite injuries to him and his supporting cast, Purdy's 19.9 points per game over nine games ranked sixth among all QBs. Purdy will likely be available as a tail-end QB1 in drafts this summer. |
49ers | Mac Jones expected to have trade interest Mon Feb 9, 12:20 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones is expected to receive trade interest from multiple teams this offseason, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: Nonetheless, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the 49ers have no plans to trade Jones this offseason and fully intend to bring him back as Brock Purdy's backup. Jones is under contract for another year at a salary cap number of $3.07 million. Jones got ample opportunity to show off his skills in 2025. He threw for 13 touchdowns and six interceptions while averaging 268.9 passing yards in eight starts in place of an injured Purdy. The Niners went 5-3 and stayed in the playoff mix with Jones under center. That's the kind of insurance policy teams covet. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey wins Comeback Player award Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was named the 2025 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. He led the 49ers in both rushing and receiving yardage in 2025, totaling over 2,000 scrimmage yards after playing just four games in 2024.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy players that believed in McCaffrey's ability to return to his previous high level of play (and win this award) were rewarded with the most valuable player in fantasy football in 2025. He's likely to stay in the mid first round again in 2026, but it's doubtful that anyone who took McCaffrey there in 2025 would pass on him this summer. |
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49ers | SF looking to keep Mac Jones Sat Feb 7, 12:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones is a player that the 49ers would prefer not to trade this offseason, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: There are many rumblings about Jones being a player of interest for a team like the Vikings this offseason. The 49ers have Brock Purdy as their franchise quarterback, but Jones looked good when starting for an injured Purdy this last year. They're going to say they have no intention of trading him to inflate his already somewhat high price of acquisition. Stay tuned. |
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49ers | Workload an issue for Christian McCaffrey? Fri Feb 6, 11:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey eclipsed 2,000 yards from scrimmage for the third time in his career in 2025, and in the seasons after his previous two 2,000-yard campaigns, he played in a combined seven games. 'You've got to be ready to play in the games as much as possible,' McCaffrey said. 'I'll do whatever it takes for this team.'
| Footballguys view: There's always a concern about McCaffrey being able to stay healthy. He runs hard and plays with a fire that few can match. That style (and his large workload) leads to a lot of hits. We'll see what he can do next year with a sizable role, but Fantasy GMs who draft McCaffrey are already conditioned to be ready for him to miss time. |
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49ers | Mac Jones believes he can be a starter Thu Feb 5, 06:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones said he believes he has shown that he can be a starter in the NFL but is fine with remaining with the 49ers next season.
| Footballguys view: Jones was definitely one of the 32 best quarterbacks in the league this season, and he was also a relevant quarterback in fantasy leagues. Minnesota is a logical landing spot for him, but it's unclear what the asking price will be for Jones in a trade, and if he would want a new contract upon getting dealt. One way or the other, he will start again in the NFL, which should be factored into his dynasty value, especially in superflex leagues. |
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49ers | Jauan Jennings productive on third down Mon Feb 2, 03:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings caught five of his nine touchdowns on third down during the 2025 regular season.
| Footballguys view: Jennings is a free-agent-to-be, and his future with the Niners is unclear. Still, with 1,618 yards and 15 touchdowns on 122 receptions over the last two years, Jennings has been an essential piece of the team's offense. Will that translate into a big payday in San Francisco? A move to another team? We'll be watching that closely as the free-agent signing period draws near. |
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49ers | Raheem Morris hired as defensive coordinator in San Francisco Sun Feb 1, 03:53 PM
Former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris landed on his feet. The 49ers are hiring Morris to be their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Morris, who is coming off a two-year stint coaching Atlanta in which he went 16-18, will return to the NFC West, where he previously coordinated the rival Rams' defense. Morris and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan are close friends from previous coaching stops with Tampa Bay (2004-2005), Washington (2012), and, most recently, with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015-2016. This will be Morris' third professional stint as a defensive coordinator, having done the job in Atlanta in 2020 and for Los Angeles from 2021 to 2023. |
49ers | Klay Kubiak removes himself from HC consideration Sat Jan 24, 02:56 PM
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has removed himself from consideration for NFL head coaching vacancies, sources said Saturday, Jan. 24. The Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers had requested to interview him for their openings.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak wanted to stay with the 49ers. He'll continue as their OC under HC Kyle Shanahan. Even though he doesn't call plays, Kubiak is seen as a future head coach in the near future. His brother Klint Kubiak (Seahawks OC) is likely to land a head-coaching gig this offseason. |
49ers | Hayden Rucci signs future deal Thu Jan 22, 06:28 PM
Free-agent TE Hayden Rucci (49ers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Jan. 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Jake Tonges to be sidelined for a few weeks Wed Jan 21, 05:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges (foot) is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks because of a plantar fascia injury.
Link to story 49ers | Alfred Collins may need surgery Wed Jan 21, 05:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Alfred Collins (shoulder) may need surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Brandon Aiyuk likely done in San Francisco Wed Jan 21, 03:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is unlikely to play again for the team again, according to comments made by general manager John Lynch on Wednesday, Jan. 21.'I think it's safe to say he's played his last snap with the 49ers,' Lynch told reporters.
| Footballguys view: Nobody is surprised by this after the 49ers put Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list. Future guarantees in his contract are voided, and we'll see how the 49ers choose to resolve this issue with the talented yet oft-injured receiver. |
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49ers | Jauan Jennings set to become free agent Tue Jan 20, 12:29 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings is a free-agent-to-be, and he deferred to his agent when questioned about whether he would play under the projected franchise tag of $28 million for 2026.
| Footballguys view: According to USA Today's Kyle Madson, the 49ers aren't sure to tag Jennings given the inflated one-year valuation, so he's likely to test the unrestricted free agent market for the first time in his career. With 1,618 yards and 15 touchdowns on 122 receptions over the last two years, it's understandable Jennings may want to look elsewhere to see if there's a sizable payday for him. However, ESPN's Nick Wagoner also noted Jennings "got a bit emotional" while discussing his time with the 49ers, so it's tough to rule out a return if the market isn't to his liking. |
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49ers | Fred Warner was close to suiting up Mon Jan 19, 11:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) had healed up so well that he planned to suit up for the NFC Championship Game, had his team advanced past the NFC Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks.
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49ers | George Kittle optimistic about return Mon Jan 19, 04:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) said be believes he will return to the lineup before November and hopes to be able play closer to the start of the 2026 regular season.
| Footballguys view: Kittle's optimism comes after he had surgery performed last week in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team physician for the Rams and Dodgers. Kittle said ElAttrache termed it a "best-case scenario" because he suffered a "clean tear" near his soleus, higher on his Achilles tendon. Asked about his timeline, Kittle told reporters that he'd keep it a "surprise." However, he later said privately that he expected to be playing again well before November. We'll continue to monitor. |
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49ers | Mykel Williams may be ready for camp Mon Jan 19, 04:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Mykel Williams (knee) said he believes he will be ready to return to the field around training camp.
Link to story 49ers | No surgery for Brock Purdy Mon Jan 19, 03:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) said he will not need surgery on the toe injury he dealt with during the season.
| Footballguys view: Purdy suffered a turf toe and AC joint sprain in his left shoulder in Week 1 that sidelined him for two games. He aggravated the toe injury in his Week 4 return and missed six more games. Purdy played well when healthy, completing 230 of 342 attempts for 2,569 yards, 22 touchdowns, and three INTs. He also ran the ball 47 times for 208 yards and three scores. Despite injuries to him and being shorthanded, Purdy's 19.9 points per game over nine games ranked sixth among all QBs. |
49ers | Brock Purdy struggled against good teams Sun Jan 18, 01:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had four wins in seven games against playoff teams in 2025, posting a 79.6 passer rating with 18.9 points per game (PPG) on offense, while going 4-0 with a 123.9 passer rating and 38.0 PPG against non-playoff teams.
| Footballguys view: It's not fair to put all of this on Purdy. Health was an issue throughout the 49ers' 2025 season. Purdy was one of many 49ers who missed time due to injury. Purdy, George Kittle, offensive tackle Trent Williams, and wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings all got banged up during the year. Kittle, in particular, missed six regular-season contests and left San Francisco's wild-card win with a torn Achilles. The injury bug also bit the defense. The good news? The pieces are in place for a turnaround, and there's plenty of fantasy production possible with better health. |
49ers | San Francisco eliminated in emphatic fashion Sat Jan 17, 11:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 15 of his 27 passes for 140 yards and an interception and rushed five times for 37 yards and lost a fumble in a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round. RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) dealt with a stinger but managed 11 carries for 35 yards and caught five passes for 39 yards, and RB Jordan James added six carries for 28 yards and caught a seven-yard pass. TE Jake Tonges (foot) caught five passes for a team-high 59 yards before exiting with a foot injury, and WR Jauan Jennings had two grabs for 23 yards. WR Ricky Pearsall and WR Kendrick Bourne were both targeted twice, but neither caught a pass, and WR Demarcus Robinson gained a yard on his only catch. LB Dee Winters tied for the team lead with nine tackles, including three tackles for loss, and LB Eric Kendricks also had nine stops. S Malik Mustapha chipped in eight tackles and a sack.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense came in shorthanded due to injuries and then lost Jake Tonges during the game and also didn't have Christian McCaffrey for part of the game. It was just too much for them to overcome against a great and balanced team like Seattle. The 49ers overachieved when you consider what they lost to injury, but the team needs to figure out what they seem to have such bad injury luck. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey able to return Sat Jan 17, 10:24 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) returned to the Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks after exiting with a stinger.
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49ers | Foot injury for Jake Tonges Sat Jan 17, 10:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges (foot) is questionable to return to the Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks after exiting with a foot injury. Tonges had five catches for 59 yards prior to exiting.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey banged up Sat Jan 17, 10:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) did not start the second half of the Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks after being checked out by trainers at the end of the second quarter.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall ready to play Sat Jan 17, 06:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Divisional Playoffs San Francisco 49ers inactives Sat Jan 17, 06:40 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared DL Robert Beal Jr., DT Sebastian Valdez, OT Brandon Parker, S Ji'Ayir Brown, WR Jordan Watkins, RB Isaac Guerendo and DT Kevin Givens inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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49ers | Jacob Cowing to miss playoff game Sat Jan 17, 04:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey facing tough test Fri Jan 16, 10:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey faces the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, and McCaffrey gained 92 rushing yards on 30 carries in two meetings with Seattle in the regular season.
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49ers | Divisional Round injury report for 49ers Thu Jan 15, 05:01 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Fred Warner (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. OG Dominick Puni (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall questionable for playoff game Thu Jan 15, 04:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Saturday in Seattle. There's no telling about Pearsall's status right now, but it's all hands on deck in the Divisional Round. Pearsall will play if he can. |
49ers | Fred Warner not ready to play Thu Jan 15, 04:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Wednesday practice report for 49ers Wed Jan 14, 06:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OG Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall remains sidelined Wed Jan 14, 06:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall missed the Wild Card Round, but he's possibly going to suit up in the Divisional Round. This knee problem has hampered him all season long. |