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Golden Nuggets: 35 days until the 49ers make their draft pick
49ers pledged to study injury woes. Then they signed several oft-sidelined free agents (Paywall)“From a financial perspective, they are each low-risk moves. But the collective risk is significant. It appears all four players could have important roles. And they have joined a roster loaded with key players who are bad bets to play 17 games […]
The Bucs made a ‘significantly higher offer’ than the 49ers for Mike Evans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht spoke to the media on Wednesday, and the topic of Mike Evans came up. The San Francisco 49ers were fortunate to sign Mike Evans to the deal that they did, considering the caliber of player they are getting. When asked about losing Evans, Licht said, “That one’s really […]
Previewing the 49ers offense in 2026
It has been nine days since the legal tampering period began in the NFL, and the San Francisco 49ers have taken full advantage of adding to their roster with offensive and defensive help. Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Vederian Lowe, and Brett Toth have been the new faces in the wide receiver room and offensive line […]
Richard Sherman says the 49ers must find a veteran at this position who has played good football
Former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman shared his thoughts on his podcast about the safety position. Sherman said, “Safety first. You got to find a safety, a veteran safety who’s played good football.” There are plenty of veteran safeties available, but how many would be substantial upgrades to what the 49ers have on […]
Time for y’all to roast my 2026 NCAA tournament bracket
Free agency continues and we’re all hoping something gets worked out with Trent Williams sooner than later. There’s plenty to keep us all occupied as 49ers fans, but let’s not forget the first round of the NCAA Tournament starts tomorrow! While I remain a diehard 49ers fan, my college basketball fandom has sort of gone […]
49ers TE George Kittle believes a previous injury led to his Achilles tear
The San Francisco 49ers played a playoff game against the Super Bowl champions without a player who is arguably the most critical to their offensive success. George Kittle tore his Achilles tendon the week prior against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle made an appearance on an episode of the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast on Tuesday, […]
ESPN analyst lays out potential 49ers-Trent Williams compromise
The 49ers have, overall, done an impressive job of plugging gaps in their roster during free agency, but there are still several issues that remain for San Francisco this offseason. And there is no problem more pressing than the issue of Trent Williams’ contract. It was reported early this offseason that the 49ers were open […]
49ers News: Good luck to Spencer Burford
Raiders sign former 49ers OL Spencer Burford“Across four NFL seasons, Burford has appeared in 56 games with 38 starts.” The reality for the 49ers at Pick No. 27 (paywall)“WR: If Concepcion is still there, take him. I’m not certain he’s a definite, first-round-worthy player, but he’s undeniably a special talent with the ball in his […]
Former 49ers OL Spencer Burford gets a fresh start in Las Vegas
NFL Insider Aaron Wilson reported that former San Francisco 49ers free agent offensive lineman signed a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Burford, who started 38 games at both guard spots since 2022, gets a fresh start in the AFC West with the Raiders. The Niners elected to go a different route than they […]
49ers need to focus on one hole after busy start to free agency
The San Francisco 49ers made one of the early splashes in free agency, signing Mike Evans to a cleverly-structured three-year deal to make him the team’s No. 1 wide receiver in 2026. With the move, the 49ers addressed one of their biggest holes, adding a proven veteran at the position at a very reasonable price. […]
Which 49ers signing was ‘under the radar’
The San Francisco 49ers have been busy during free agency. Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Osa Odighizuwa have joined the team as immediate contributors. The 49ers also added secondary and offensive line depth ahead of the NFL Draft. But which signing was deemed “under the radar” by Pro Football Focus? Dalton Wasserman of PFF chose […]
The 49ers game in Melbourne reportedly has a date
The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Melbourne, Australia, to open the regular season and face the Los Angeles Rams. The NFL has historically had the first game of the season on Thursday night. That game, reserved for the Super Bowl champions, will take place on Wednesday night on NBC, according to Joe Flint of […]
None of the picks from the 49ers’ Trey Lance trade are with their teams anymore
A splash trade on Tuesday morning sent Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Miami sent a fourth, while Denver sent their first-round pick, as well as the 94th and 130th overall picks in the draft. Five years ago, the San Francisco 49ers made a franchise-altering trade in March, too. Fast forward […]
Several of the 49ers unrestricted free agents remain unsigned
We’re a week and a day into free agency, and several of the San Francisco 49ers’ unrestricted free agents remain unsigned. Is it all that surprising? A couple of the offensive linemen took visits within the past couple of days. The Detroit Lions hosted Ben Bartch, who had yet another season where he was banged […]
49ers news: What’s been the best move in free agency so far?
On Monday, we asked which move in free agency so far by the San Francisco 49ers was the worst to date. Answers varied. Today, we’re expecting more of the same, but are turning around and asking the opposite. There will always be different points of view. For example, ESPN looked at which teams improved the […]
Golden Nuggets: Welcome to the 49ers, Christian!
49ers signing WR Christian Kirk to a one-year, $6 million deal“Over eight NFL seasons, Kirk has appeared in 106 games, totaling 432 receptions for 5,415 yards and 30 touchdowns. He has also contributed 22 rushing attempts for 159 yards and returned 57 punts for 382 yards. Kirk was named to the Pro Football Writers of […]
49ers news: Christian Kirk brings a much-needed speed element to the wide receiver room
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk to a one-year deal for $6 million. Kirk, 29, spent 2025 with the Houston Texans. The former second-round pick caught 28 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown. Looking at Kirk’s injury history, he missed two games during the […]
How would you grade the 49ers offseason so far?
The San Francisco 49ers are into Week 2 of free agency with the NFL Draft just down the line next month. The 49ers added future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa in a trade with Dallas, reunited with linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and added CB Nate Hobbs. The real way to grade the […]
Luke Gifford plans to give Dre Greenlaw his old jersey number back
The San Francisco 49ers shored up their linebacking group by re-signing Luke Gifford and bringing back Dre Greenlaw. The Niners posted a photo of Gifford wearing No. 57 on their Instagram. Fans couldn’t help but wonder if Gifford would give Dre back his number. Fret not, as Gifford replied on social media, saying, “Guys don’t […]
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 […]
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, […]
Golden Nuggets: It’s looking like a beautiful week for the 49ers to sign Joey Bosa
49ers rumors grow as Nick Bosa’s mom sparks Joey Bosa reunion buzz“Of course, the post may simply be Cheryl campaigning for the 49ers to sign Joey Bosa. It wouldn’t be the first time she has done so. She publicly pushed for San Francisco to sign the veteran pass rusher last year, but Joey ultimately signed […]
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 […]
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 […]