Unknown 49ers backup may become household name if Trent Williams trend continues
If Trent Williams misses a few games in 2026, which he's certainly at risk of doing, 49ers fans may get to know Austen Pleasants a lot more than they'd like.
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If Trent Williams misses a few games in 2026, which he's certainly at risk of doing, 49ers fans may get to know Austen Pleasants a lot more than they'd like.
Kyle Juszczyk has one teammate, George Kittle, as a co-founder of Tight End University. Another co-founder, Travis Kelce, recently invited him to attend and speak at the TEU. That naturally raises the question: Is the 35-year-old a tight end or a fullback? When Matt Maiocco asked him exactly that at the 2026 American Century Championship […] The post “Hurts”: Kyle Juszczyk Accuses 49ers of Downgrading His Position to Save Money During Contract Talks appeared first on EssentiallySports .
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy was left off the NFL's annual preseason position rankings as voted by executives, coaches, and scouts. The post NFL Rankings Leave 49ers QB Brock Purdy on Outside Looking In appeared first on HEAVY .
Training camp is right around the corner for the San Francisco 49ers and these five dark-horse players have a chance to steal a roster spot if they impress.
Trent Taylor's NFL career has come to an end. The former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver announced his retirement on Saturday, with his wife Sarah sharing the news on Instagram alongside photos of the couple celebrating with longtime teammate George Kittle and his wife Claire. "Ended the journey w/ the same ones we started it with," she wrote. The Career Taylor, 32, was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round, 177th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. His rookie se...
Many want to see the San Francisco 49ers make a big trade to catapult the team into the Super Bowl conversation. The one name that’s consistently coming up in speculation is the Las Vegas Raiders‘ Maxx Crosby.A move for Crosby likely won’t come before the 2026 NFL season. However, if the veteran pass rusher shows […] The post 49ers Insider Issues Clear Statement on Raiders’ Maxx Crosby appeared first on HEAVY .
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS WR Trent Taylor Announces Retirement After Seven-Year NFL Career – 49ers.comTaylor spent four seasons with the 49ers before continuing his career with the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears. Chicago Bears sign TE Sam Roush to rookie contract – Bears Wire USA TodayWith Roush signing his contract, the Bears have all […]
Kyle Juszczyk raves about 49ers rookie ahead of training camp“I’ve been so impressed by Kaelon Black,” Juszczyk said. “He No. 1 is a ball of muscle. This guy is absolutely jacked and he’s explosive. That’s really what has stood out to me is how twitchy and explosive he gets through that hole….Been really impressed with […]
The San Francisco 49ers have surfaced in plenty of rumors involving veteran pass rushers, but they haven’t signed one as training camp approaches.After finishing last season with 20 sacks, the 49ers are counting on Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams to help generate more pressure this year. They also added another edge rusher by selecting Romello […] The post Packers Get Blunt Jadeveon Clowney Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
Joey Bosa and the San Francisco 49ers have been in the speculation conversation this offseason as a potential fit for the two sides. Bosa might be looking to play for a contender, while the Niners need help with their pass rush situation. Last season, the 49ers put together 20 team sacks. Still, the team is […] The post Bears Get Strong Joey Bosa Message Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
2026 will have crucial ramifications for Ricky Pearsall and his tenure with the 49ers, who'll soon have a major decision to make.
The Estate of Paul G. Allen announced on July 11 that it has agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family. Vinod Khosla, a limited partner with the San Francisco 49ers, is leading the ownership group.Moreover, the transaction will set a new benchmark for NFL franchise sales. ESPN’s Seth Wickersham and Adam Schefter […] The post Seahawks’ New Ownership Gets Blunt Devon Witherspoon Take appeared first on HEAVY .
49ers The 49ers traded three first-round picks in the 2021 draft to move up from pick No. 12 overall to acquire QB Trey Lance, the same draft in which now-backup QB Mac Jones went 15th overall. Jones reflected on the journey of ending up in San Francisco after all, saying that they could have just taken him at […] The post NFC Notes: Paris Johnson Jr., Mac Jones, Kyle Shanahan, 49ers, Cardinals appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brrock Purdy was ranked behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield in the NFL Top 100 rankings but Mike Evans may disagree.
George Kittle tore his Achilles on Jan. 11 during the San Francisco 49ers‘ Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles.Although the typical recovery timeline ranges from six to 12 months, Kittle has remained confident throughout the offseason that he’ll be ready for Week 1. Now, one of his teammates has echoed that optimism.Kyle Juszczyk Confident […] The post George Kittle Gets Encouraging Injury Update From 49ers Teammate appeared first on HEAVY .
When reporters from Kansas City caught up to legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young at the American Century Championship this week, they asked him about Patrick Mahomes. More specifically, what the Kansas City Chiefs need to do this season to return to their championship-caliber status. Young pointed to two major fixes as part of […] The post “Figure It Out”: 49ers Legend Sends Stark Warning to Chiefs on Patrick Mahomes After ACL Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Analyst predicts that the San Francisco 49ers will part ways with a Super Bowl champion WR before the 2026 season. The post 49ers Urged to Part Ways With $23 Million Super Bowl Champion WR appeared first on HEAVY .
Vinod Khosla, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems back in the 1980s, and the Khosla family agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday for a reported record-setting $9.623 billion. Khosla is also the minority owner of the San Francisco 49ers. However, that’s no longer the case after Saturday. According to a memo the NFL issued, […]
49ers training camp is almost here. Explore the five biggest storylines, from position battles to breakout candidates and key roster competitions.
The 49ers are hoping Enrique Cruz Jr. impresses enough to become a swing tackle in year one, but that'd be bad news for veteran Brandon Parker.
Former NFL WR Trent Taylor announced he has formally retired, per the San Francisco 49ers. Taylor was drafted by the 49ers, spent most of his career with the team and was most recently with the 49ers last year before going on injured reserve in June. Taylor, 32, is a former fifth-round pick of the 49ers […] The post Former NFL WR Trent Taylor Formally Retired appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The 49ers shelled out big money to Eddy Piñeiro this offseason, and his consistency will be a vital X-factor for Kyle Shanahan's squad in 2026.
If the Chicago Bears are good again, they’ll surely get some individual accolades, and 49% of our Windy City Gridiron voters believe they’ll have three or four Pro Bowlers this season. We posed the question earlier this week, and WCG member Turkeyfoot predicted six! Guard Joe Thuney, right tackle Darnell Wright, quarterback Caleb Williams, tight […]
Vinod Khosla’s wife will “serve as the controlling owner.”
49ers WR retires after seven-year NFL career“He also carved out a role as a punt returner, fielding 112 returns for 1,051 yards. His best statistical season came right out of the gate. As a rookie in 2017, Taylor hauled in 43 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as a reliable slot option […]