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49ers News: (Officially) welcome to the Bay, Jack Bouwmeester!
49ers sign punter Jack Bouwmeester to a 3-year deal; place UDFA on Active/Non-Football Injury List“Bouwmeester joins Corliss Waitman as the other punter on the active roster. The 49ers also placed undrafted free agent Khalil Dinkins on the Active/Non-Football Injury List. If Dinkins isn’t activated or is unable to play by the final roster cutdown at […]
Brandon Aiyuk targets the NFLPA in his latest social media post. Again.
Just when you thought there was nothing new on the Brandon Aiyuk “feud”. Don’t worry, there’s good news today as well. The soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver went to social media again. This time indicating the NFLPA was going to “start a smear campaign” to hurt Aiyuk’s brand: It might not be shown in […]
49ers sign punter Jack Bouwmeester to a 3-year deal; place UDFA on Active/Non-Football Injury List
The San Francisco 49ers announced that they’ve signed punter Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year deal. Bouwmeester was a freshman way back in 2019, when he attended Michigan State before transferring after the 2021 season. Bouwmeester spent the next three seasons at Utah before ending up at Kyle Shanahan’s alma mater, Texas. The 27-year-old was undrafted […]
Former NFL executive says the 49ers should sign Stefon Diggs
The last time we discussed the 49ers and free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs was in March, before free agency began. Diggs remains a free agent, and the 49ers have quite a few players—both young and old—who will want to get onto the field. Regardless, Mike Tannenbaum, former NFL GM and now analyst for ESPN, […]
49ers News: The 2026 49ers rookies kick off their NFL careers with their first training camp today
Graziano: 49ers might be getting a rejuvenated Mike Evans in 2026“A highly productive player still, when he’s on the field, a reliable target,” Graziano said. “You know, everything everybody’s saying about what A.J. Brown can be for Drake Maye, I think applies for what Mike Evans can be for Brock Purdy, in terms of the […]
49ers waive offensive lineman they signed to a Reserve/Future contract in January
On January 21, the San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Zachary Thomas to a Reserve/Future contract. Thomas was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Chicago Bears drafted him. He’d spent time with the Bears, Rams, Patriots, and Colts. Thomas was most recently on the Texans’ practice squad before being released on […]
Mike Evans gives Kyle Shanahan the type of WR he hasn’t had since 2016
The San Francisco 49ers needed a splash at wide receiver and they got one this offseason, signing Mike Evans to a three-year, $42 million deal to pry the veteran away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans, one of the most accomplished wide receivers of the last 10 years, had his most injury-riddled campaign in 2025, […]
How many 49ers would be worth a 1st round pick in a trade?
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell went through each team in the NFL to determine how many players would be worthy of a first-round pick. This is a roster with several All-Pros and potential Hall of Fame players. But it’s 2026, and each of them has enough question marks at this stage in their career that another organization […]
Which 49ers superstar returning from injury is the most concerning for 2026?
The San Francisco 49ers were ravaged by injuries to their cornerstone players in 2025. Even rookies and contributors went down, but it is extremely difficult to carry on with your two best defensive players and the heartbeat of your offense out with injuries. As of now, the 49ers are relatively healthy heading into training camp […]
The 3 offensive players under the most pressure to perform in 2026
The 49er offense is going to deliver efficient production. That has simply become a fact of life in the Kyle Shanahan era, and it was a point evidenced by the fact San Francisco finished sixth in Expected Points Added per play on offense last season despite injuries at quarterback and at the pass-catching positions. Still, […]
49ers News: Can’t wait to see the offense this season
Former 49ers safety makes bold prediction about Kyle Shanahan’s offense in 2026“You have an All-Pro to the left (Evans) that demands double coverage,” Whitner said. “You have [TE] George Kittle—demands double coverage over the middle. You have to play the run with [RB] Christian McCaffrey, and he can catch the ball out of the backfield. […]
49ers roster preview: It’s now or never for Jacob Cowing
We haven’t seen Jacob Cowing catch a pass since 2024. The 41-yard pass against the Chiefs in Week 7 of his rookie year feels like an eon ago. He was on the field for 175 snaps that season, mixed between wide receiver and returner. He was a good one. One kickoff return was 32 yards. […]
The 49ers had the highest total in this metric dating back to 2017: It’s better to be lucky than good
Even when the San Francisco 49ers had a historic 2023 season offensively, they ranked 25th in DVOA in special teams. They were bottom-three in net kickoff and punt returns. You didn’t notice the poor field position or sloppy returns because you knew the offense would make up for it and get to midfield in a […]
The best and worst contracts on the 49ers in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers head into the 2026 season with nearly $72 million in available cap space. The idea is to roll over as much of that figure into next season, as some of the recently signed contracts will toll moving forward. The 49ers are loaded with high-end talent, and as such, they are rewarded […]
49ers News: The closer we get to the season, the farther it feels
Former teammate says best is yet to come for 49ers QB Brock Purdy“Yeah, I don’t see why not,” [Xavier] Hutchinson answered. “You have to prove it every single season, in every single game, and I think that’s exactly what he’s done. I’m super excited for him because I don’t even think this is the best […]
Former 49ers DC reveals ‘biggest surprise’ from 2025 draft class
The San Francisco 49ers got early contributions from their 2025 draft class, which heavily focused on the defensive side of the ball. After letting several veterans walk in free agency last offseason, the 49ers gave key roles to their top draft picks early in the season. Rookie defensive linemen Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins became […]
49ers roster preview: Is it realistic to expect a 2nd-year jump for Connor Colby?
The San Francisco 49ers drafted Connor Colby in the seventh round. By Week 2, he was starting at left guard due to a couple of injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. Welcome to the Niners, Connor. Colby came into the NFL with experience at multiple positions as a 4-year starter out of Iowa. […]
Which 49ers training camp battle are you looking forward to the most?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Francisco 49ers rookies are a couple of days away from reporting to training camp. […]
Adam Schefter on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk: ‘I honestly believe he’s scared off teams like Washington’
The question of “when” Brandon Aiyuk plays again in the NFL has turned into an “if”. The soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been quiet over the last few days, but that hasn’t stopped speculation on what specifically will happen to him. On his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter dedicated a segment to what was going on […]
49ers News: Halfway through July, the last football-free month of the calendar year
Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Mike Evans, 49ers rookies ahead of training camp (paywall)“The expectations we had for Mike were already high … he’s a Hall of Famer … and he blew us all away,” Juszczyk said. “He was unguardable in practice, especially in the red zone. And he fits in so well.” As far as […]
Who is the best player under 25 for the 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the most top-heavy rosters in the NFL. At the same time, the cornerstone players are all over 30, with a few exceptions. The experience of the roster is invaluable. The team has been battle-tested, but the draft from last year and drafts moving forward will dictate the direction […]
Is Kyle Shanahan now the 3rd best coach in the NFC West?
For years, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been lauded as one of the best coaches in the NFL. But there have been two accomplishments that have eluded him: A Super Bowl and a Coach of the Year Award. Shanahan and the 49ers have been regular playoff contenders throughout his tenure, making four […]
2 undrafted free agents who can make the 49ers roster
On Monday, we discussed a couple of potential surprise cuts on the San Francisco 49ers. I went in-depth with Rob Lowder on the same topic. Where I had Demarcus Robinson falling victim to a numbers game, he believes the same could be true for wide receiver Christian Kirk. Today we’ll spin it to surprise makes. […]
One NFL exec ranked 49ers LB Fred Warner 5th in ESPN’s positional rankings
The San Francisco 49ers defense lost their star player, Nick Bosa, after a few games, and the pass rush never recovered. That unit fell off a cliff once Fred Warner dislocated his ankle. That Tampa Bay Buccaneers game is a perfect example of the respect Warner commands. Baker Mayfield didn’t think about throwing the ball […]
49ers News These Aaron Donald rumors are unideal :
49ers may not like Adam Schefter’s latest Aaron Donald update“He told the team that he wanted to go there, work out, see how he felt, see how he reacted, see everything that went along with being back in pads, on the football field, and seeing how it made him feel,” Schefter said. “Now, I don’t […]
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