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What has been the 49ers’ worst free agency move?

The San Francisco 49ers have been active in free agency. They signed Mike Evans to a deal that was effectively a bet on himself. Offensive line depth was addressed by bringing in veterans with starting experience in Brett Toth and Vederian Lowe. Dre Greenlaw is back like he never left. We’ll get to the best […]

49ers news: One team to keep an eye on in a potential Mac Jones trade

A week into free agency, Mac Jones remains with the San Francisco 49ers. Most teams have filled the quarterback spot for their respective teams. The quarterback landscape is different seven days later. Justin Fields was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday morning. Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Tua […]

Chargers hosting former 49ers OG Spencer Burford

The Chargers are continuing to churn through the bargain bin section of free agency and their latest target is former 49ers offensive guard Spencer Burford. Burford spent four seasons in San Francisco, starting 38 games, and has experience in a similar offensive system that Mike McDaniel will be running in Los Angeles. Buford, a former […]

The 49ers found a creative way to structure Mike Evans’ contract

Over the Cap has the details of the new San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, Mike Evans. On the surface, Evans signed a three-year deal worth $42.5 million, with $14.3 million fully guaranteed at the signing. Evans also received a $12 million signing bonus with his 2026 salary fully guaranteed. The contract includes four void years, […]

49ers considered one of top 5 most improved teams in free agency

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t made too many moves so far in free agency, but they’ve made some impactful ones, specifically signing wide receiver Mike Evans on a three-year, $42.4 million deal that is worth up to $60 million. Additionally, San Francisco brought back Dre Greenlaw on a one-year deal, reuniting him with former running […]

Former Steelers starter signs with San Francisco 49ers

Former Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, per Tom Pelissero. Waitman had been the Steelers’ punter over the last two seasons, joining the team early in the 2024 season after Cameron Johnston suffered a season-ending knee injury injury in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. When Johnston returned from […]

What happened with Dre Greenlaw in 2025?

Very rarely does a team lose a player in free agency to a big contract and get him back a year later, much less at a fraction of the cost. That’s exactly what happened with Dre Greenlaw. The San Francisco 49ers tried to keep him, but got outbid by the Denver Broncos. Thus began a […]

Morstead out, Waitman in: 49ers signing former Steelers punter per report

The San Francisco 49ers have themselves a new punter. Saturday afternoon NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the 49ers signed former Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman. Waitman’s agent confirmed the deal shortly thereafter. Waitmann has been in the league since 2020, coming in as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers and bouncing around various […]

Seahawks free agency 2026: Seattle brings back reserve cornerback

Just one day shy of the one-year anniversary of Shemar Jean-Charles signing with the Seattle Seahawks, they’ve re-upped him for one more year.  Jean-Charles, a fifth-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2021,  also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints prior to joining the Seattle Seahawks last […]

How 49ers are gaining a salary cap advantage

Rams fans are fortunate to watch a breeding ground of football innovation with the Los Angeles Rams. Sean McVay and Les Snead are almost always at the cutting edge of trends around the NFL, which is why it is a mild surprise that other teams in the NFC West could find an advantage over them […]

49ers make Nick Bosa move that could help them sign his brother

The 49ers need to add at the defensive end position in the wake of the surprise retirement of Bryce Huff, and they have been touted as a potential destination for Joey Bosa in free agency. On Saturday, it was reported that the 49ers made a move with Nick Bosa that could help facilitate the signing […]

ESPN predicts a Bosa brother reunion in 2026

Could Nick and Joey Bosa play on the same team? This could be the year. The San Francisco 49ers have been busy in free agency this year. Not only making high-profile moves, but smart moves, addressing several positions. One position that may have taken a hit, though, is edge rusher. Bryce Huff called it a […]

Golden Nuggets: Welcome to the 49ers, Nate! 

Kawakami: Yeah, the 49ers are running it back, and more bold offseason thoughts (paywall) “Question: Will new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris stick with the 49ers’ traditional 4-3 base defense or tweak it into something more like the 3-4 schemes he’s run previously?  Answer: The 49ers gave up a valuable third-round pick for Odighizuwa, who is about […]

49ers Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings: Former Packers LT Rasheed Walker heads to the NFC South

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired five players from outside of the building so far in free agency: WR Mike EvansDT Osa OdighizuwaLB Dre GreenlawOT Vederian LoweOL Brett TothCB Nate Hobbs The team also re-signed more than a handful of in-house free agents: K Eddy PineiroLS Jon WeeksLB Garret WallowTE Jake TongesRB Patrick TaylorOT Austen […]

The 49ers will receive the second-largest salary cap adjustment in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are set to receive a massive annual adjustment for 2026 to their salary cap, according to Over the Cap. The Niners are set to receive a $20.6 million adjustment for 2026, thanks to insurance policies taken out in the event of injuries. We will see the difference reflected in the salary […]

How likely is it the 49ers will select a wide receiver with pick 27?

The goal this offseason for the San Francisco 49ers was to add speed and guys who can separate to the receiver room. The first step was adding a big-bodied outside receiver, Mike Evans, who described himself as the final piece for the 49ers and their Super Bowl chances. Ricky Pearsall and Evans form a very […]

Former TCU LB Garret Wallow signs 1-year deal with San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly bringing back former TCU linebacker Garret Wallow on a one-year deal. Wallow, who started his professional career with the Houston Texans, started two playoff games for the 49ers in 2025-26. A fifth-round pick by the Texans in 2021, Wallow spent two years in Houston before signing with the Tennessee […]

49ers News: Welcome BACK to the Bay, Dre! 

Mike Evans explains why joining 49ers in NFL free agency was a ‘no-brainer’“So I was looking at here, Buffalo Bills, teams that needed a No. 1 wide receiver,” Evans said. “I liked this place. This was my No. 1 spot on my own.” 49ers reunite with Dre Greenlaw, add linebacker on 1-year, $7.5 million deal […]