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49ers LB coach K.J. Wright believes Jaden Dugger can be a ‘special player’
The San Francisco 49ers traded a linebacker they selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, as Dee Winters entered the final year of his contract. Winters looked the part last season, playing alongside Fred Warner for the first month and a half of the season. You could only point to one blemish, […]
Kyle Shanahan believes 49ers rookie RB can become asset in the passing game
The most polarizing pick for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2026 NFL Draft was third-round running back Kaelon Black, marking the fifth time in six years that the team took a back in the draft. Black was controversial for a variety of reasons. Not only did most evaluators have him as a late Day […]
Kris Kocurek can’t hide his excitement about 49ers rookie Romello Height: ‘Just the whole package’
The San Francisco 49ers took a pass rusher with the sixth pick of the third round in the 2026 NFL Draft. Romello Height enters the pros with one of the most impressive first steps in the draft class. Height doesn’t just cover ground on his first step. His ability to get off the ball, tied […]
49ers News: Welcome to the Bay, Ashytn Davis!
49ers roster moves: S Ashtyn Davis signed one one-year deal; RB waived“In 2025, Davis appeared in 15 games (12 starts) and tallied 63 tackles, four passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, and added two special teams tackles with the Dolphins. A 29-year-old native of Santa Cruz, CA, Davis attended the University of California.” Why […]
49ers add former 3rd-round safety Ashtyn Davis; waive running back
The San Francisco 49ers did not sign a safety during free agency or draft one. They signed a pair after the draft, but the closest body type to a safety that was added was Nate Hobbs this offseason. After a couple of OTA practices, the 49ers signed former third-round pick Ashtyn Davis. To make room […]
Is it fair to list the 49ers as Super Bowl contenders?
SB Nation released its power rankings after the Myles Garrett trade shocked the NFL world on Monday. The San Francisco 49ers were listed among the seven teams vying for the Super Bowl this season: Do the 49ers belong among the NFL’s elite? Process of elimination says yes. We rarely see Super Bowl champions pick up […]
49ers 90-in-90: Why Mike Evans is poised to bounce back in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are buying low on one of the best receivers in the NFL over the past decade. Last season, Mike Evans had career lows across the board. This included receiving yards, touchdowns, routes run, and percentage of passes caught, etc. Then you watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025 with Evans on […]
49ers’ Trent Williams on Myles Garrett: ‘He has no weaknesses’
The rich got richer on Monday after the Los Angeles Rams acquired the best defensive player in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers and the rest of the NFL had enough trouble slowing down Jared Verse and the Rams’ pass rush. Now, the rest of the league will have its hands full with Myles Garrett. […]
NFL Cutdown Deadline moved up for 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are going to have a hectic Week 1. We already know they are traveling to Australia to face the Los Angeles Rams. Something to note is the deadline for the final 53-man roster. Typically, the date is on Tuesday following the final preseason game. In 2026, the date has been moved […]
49ers News: This is why you extend Trent Williams
For 49ers, Rams’ Myles Garrett trade means more exhaustive game planning, less sleep (paywall)“The Rams added Garrett, who signed a four-year, $160 million extension last year, about a month after making what appeared to be a curious draft move that now could help them absorb Garrett’s contract in future seasons. The Rams used their No. […]
The 49ers won’t play A.J. Brown in ‘26 after the Eagles traded him out of the NFC
A.J. Brown’s final moments with the Philadelphia Eagles weren’t memories he’ll be fond of. He had three receptions for 25 yards and a costly drop that could’ve easily flipped the game script as well as the score. Instead, the 49ers marched on while the Eagles’ season ended. The Eagles are on the 49ers’ schedule again […]
What was the most improbable victory for the 49ers this decade?
The San Francisco 49ers have a pair of OTA practices that’ll be open to the media this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. But nothing that’ll take place in June comes close to the regular or postseason. Let’s go down memory lane today and discuss some of the team’s most improbable victories this decade. The Niners […]
The 49ers to face Myles Garrett in Week 1 after he was traded to the Rams
So much for a slow news day; the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a trade that will send Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams receive Garrett, while the Browns receive Jared Verse and a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-rounder in return. Wow. This trade comes a little […]
Could Brock Purdy be an MVP candidate this season?
When it comes to quarterbacks in the NFL, one of the most polarizing evaluations by the media is San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy. Heading into Year 5, Purdy has a good range of supporters, but also a good amount of detractors, leaving questions about where he ranks as a quarterback. Purdy’s accuracy marks have […]
How the 49ers can save around $20 million on Brandon Aiyuk’s contract
Now that we are in June, NFL teams can cut or release players if they haven’t already made their two designations for more salary cap relief. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler spoke to a pair of rival NFL executives about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and they believe Aiyuk has become untradeable. John Lynch has […]
49ers News: Welcome to June, the month of OTAs and hype for training camp
How 49ers’ Nick Bosa got his mind right after fleeting post-injury thoughts of retirement (paywall)“He has become an avid reader, dabbled in meditation, visited the team psychologist, limited his use of social media and focused on relationships, with his family and others, that kept him grounded. On Thursday, after Bosa’s group interview, he was asked […]
Who is the most underappreciated player on the 49ers?
It’s that time of year again, when we look at what 49ers players might not be getting the full credit they are due. Now there are always the most underrated players and then the most underappreciated players—and there’s a difference. Today, let’s take a look at just who isn’t appreciated the way they probably should. […]
49ers News: It’s good having Dre Greenlaw back
After injury, free-agent exit, Dre Greenlaw has healthy appreciation for 49ers in return (paywall) “Greenlaw said it wasn’t until midway through the 2025 season that he “adjusted to the normal” post-Achilles surgery: “I kind of felt like I could go and practice and I could warm up and I could do everything, and I ain’t got […]
Nick Bosa on brother Joey joining 49ers: “I don’t think he’s thinking too much about football”
If you were still holding out hope that the San Francisco 49ers might sign free agent pass-rusher Joey Bosa, you’re in luck. He remains a free agent. Unfortunately, his brother, 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, isn’t optimistic. “I think he’s working on his golf game right now,” Bosa said when speaking with the media Thursday. […]
49ers News: Jack Bouwmeester is an all-time NFL name
Why Jack Bouwmeester hasn’t joined the 49ers for OTAs yet“According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Bouwmeester is still waiting for his work visa to be processed before he can officially join the team. “Bouwmeester ostensibly is competing with Corliss Waitman to be the 49ers’ punter this season, but cannot join OTAs until the paperwork […]
What were the 49ers best and worst moves of the offseason?
The San Francisco 49ers had quite the busy offseason, be it the work they did in free agency or the eight selections they made during the 2026 NFL Draft. As a result, many analysts have placed the 49ers back into contender status as they hope to make a push for a Super Bowl again in […]
Kyle Shanahan shares the one position on the 49ers that’s ‘open for everyone’
There aren’t many positions open for competition on the San Francisco 49ers as we head into the next phase of the offseason program. When Kyle Shanahan was asked whether Dre Greenlaw was locked in as a starter at WILL linebacker, he responded, “Yeah, definitely.” That’s no surprise after the 49ers traded Dee Winters to the […]
Kyle Shanahan talks 49ers joint practices and his frustrations with the schedule
The San Francisco 49ers will play the Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders this preseason. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is looking into joint practices against its first two preseason opponents at the podium on Thursday, saying, “Yeah, we’re most likely going to go up against Tennessee and the Chargers.” […]
Is 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy a better passer inside or out of the pocket?
Kyle Shanahan’s passing offense is about timing and rhythm. Getting the football out on time and to the correct read to maximize yards after the catch is the name of the game. However, football is never perfect, and there are times when things get off schedule or require more from the quarterback and the offense. […]
49ers News: So far so good
49ers’ Nick Bosa on track for training camp but not rushing recovery: OTA notebook (paywall)“The San Francisco 49ers defensive end said that after tearing his left ACL in 2020, he tried to push every recovery milestone as hard as he could. “And I probably dealt with some stuff that I didn’t need to deal with […]
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