The San Francisco 49ers add veteran wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to their practice squad after DT Naquan Jones departs for Houston. Hodge, 31, has bounced around the league since going undrafted in 2018, with stints at the Rams, Browns, Lions and a two‑year, $6 million extension with the Falcons before being released in 2026. He’s appeared in three games this season, recording one catch for 18 yards. The move bolsters the 49ers’ depth as the season heads into its final stretch.
The 49ers have signed veteran wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to their practice squad, adding a familiar face after his release earlier this season.
After going awfully cold, there may be a trade market for the 49ers' Mac Jones, particularly after Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's injury.
The 49ers should be careful with trade-deadline rentals, Jack Stewart argues, explaining why DeForest Buckner was worth the pick but other deals may not be.
Matt Barrows discusses Nick Bosa’s potential return after the bye & how his availability could change the 49ers’ pass rush and defensive approach.
Seattle’s 2026 offensive line overhaul continues as the Seahawks trade promising O‑linemen for star talent. After a dominant ground game that topped 150 yards at Lumen and a strong return from injury by Anthony Bradford, the team added Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to solidify the run. Yet the push for perfection forced the loss of Bryce Cabeldue to the Raiders and veteran guard Christian Haynes, who now dons a Dolphins jersey. Former players like Matt Hasselbeck and Ray Roberts weigh in, praising Nelson’s impact and questioning the fit of the departed linemen. With upcoming matchups against the 49ers and Rams, Seattle aims to turn “good” into “great.”
The 49ers could make another defensive line move after acquiring DeForest Buckner. Insider Matt Maiocco explains what it might take to land Khalil Mack.
The Los Angeles Chargers sit 0-7 in November, with quarterback Justin Herbert starting every loss. With three primetime slots left—Monday Night Football vs. a quarterback‑starved Ravens, Sunday Night Football against the Patriots, and Thursday Night Football versus the 49ers—the NFL faces a dilemma: flex those games out or expose viewers to low‑stakes matchups. Flex rules limit changes before Week 12, and Thanksgiving week offers few viable alternatives. The article outlines why the Chargers have become an unwelcome primetime fixture and whether scheduling flexes can salvage the broadcast lineup.
Jauan Jennings apparently doesn't want to return to the 49ers so they should try to swing a trade for one of these other options.
The Houston Texans add defensive tackle Naquan Jones to the active roster from the 49ers’ practice squad, while waiving DT Jaden Crumedy. Houston also signs RB Joshua Pitsenberger to the practice squad and releases RB Deuce Vaughn. Jones, a 28‑year‑old Michigan State undrafted free agent, has bounced among the Titans, Cardinals, Dolphins, Chargers, Vikings and 49ers, playing three games this season with two tackles before rejoining Houston.
The Baltimore Ravens face a quarterback crisis after Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury and Tyler Huntley’s turf‑toe ailment leave them with only a third‑string QB. GM Eric DeCosta is weighing trade options, from backup Tyson Bagent to former Cardinals starter Jacoby Brissett, but few appealing choices exist. Mac Jones, whose contract expires this season, emerges as a potential stopgap despite no direct ties to Baltimore. While the 49ers could benefit from his experience—recalling a heavy reliance on a backup in 2025—trading him might aid a rival playoff contender. Consequently, Jones likely remains with New England, leaving Ravens to explore limited alternatives.
The Las Vegas Raiders head to Levi's Stadium for Week 9, facing a 6‑1 San Francisco 49ers after the Bay‑area club returns from a bye. The 49ers, who have won five of the last six matchups dating back to 2002, beat the Raiders 37‑34 in overtime on New Year’s Day 2023, when rookie Jarrett Stidham replaced Derek Carr. Kickoff is Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT, marking the Raiders’ first regular‑season game in the Bay Area since leaving Oakland.
The 49ers' DeForest Buckner is reclaiming No. 99 after returning to San Francisco, leaving second-year defensive tackle C.J. West needing a new jersey number.
Monday Night Football pits the Chicago Bears against the Seattle Seahawks, and a Bears win could indirectly help the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC playoff race. A Seattle loss would drop the Seahawks to 4-4, tying them with the Rams in the NFC West behind the 6-1 49ers. With the NFC North tightly packed—Vikings at 6-1, Bears and Lions at 5-2, Packers 5-3—the Bears' result also impacts non‑divisional wild‑card berths. The Rams, now 4-4, still have winnable games against Washington and an upcoming rematch with Arizona, which is juggling its quarterback situation.
49ers received a major boost in the NFC playoff race after the Lions handed the Vikings their first loss, putting San Francisco atop the NFC standings.
The Vikings reportedly had a trade ready to send WR3 Jauan Jennings back to the 49ers, but Jennings refused, choosing to stay in Minnesota. Sources including Ari Meirov, Jay Glazer, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirm the deal fell apart after Jennings declined a Zoom call with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. With the Vikings at 6-1 after a Week 8 loss, their passing game is struggling; Jennings has only six catches for 54 yards this season. The team now heads into a Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Minnesota WR Jauan Jennings preferred to remain with the Vikings when his former team, the 49ers, attempted to trade for him, per reports.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has slipped in the MVP race, and it's no secret as to why.
The Houston Texans add defensive tackle Naquan Jones to their active roster, signing him off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad. The 28‑year‑old Michigan State alum went undrafted in 2021, bounced between the Titans, Cardinals, Dolphins, Chargers and Vikings, and appeared in three games for the 49ers this season with two tackles. Houston re‑signed Jones to a one‑year deal earlier in 2026 before cutting him in August, and now brings him back to bolster the defensive line.
A trade that would have sent wide receiver Jauan Jennings back to the San Francisco 49ers collapses after Jennings refuses to return to the team that drafted him. According to Jay Glazer, the 49ers had worked out terms with Minnesota, contingent on a FaceTime call with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, but the player chose to stay in Minnesota, praising the Vikings' direction on Instagram. Jennings, who has four receptions for 43 yards this season, was seen as a gritty blocker for the 49ers amid a wide‑receiver shortage, but his decision leaves the Niners to rely on the return of injured players like De’Zhaun Stribling.
Week 9 NFL defense rankings recap the top performers from Week 8, highlighting the Minnesota Vikings as the league’s best unit after four first‑half sacks on Jared Goff and limiting Detroit to 19 points. The Seattle Seahawks sit second, holding the Bears to just 89.4 rushing yards per game and the fewest tight‑end receiving yards (34.4). Denver’s Broncos climb to third with a goal‑line stand that stifled the Chiefs, while Tampa Bay’s Buccaneers rise to fifth after two straight games allowing under 260 total yards and only three red‑zone trips in 22 drives. The article also previews upcoming matchups and provides fantasy defense rankings for Week 9.
Fantasy owners looking to stream defenses for Week 9 get five under‑used options. The Chiefs (15th, 5.4 pts/game) face a low‑scoring Jets unit; the 49ers (10th, 7.0 pts) host a high‑powered Raiders offense; the Giants (20th, 5.1 pts) return from a bye against struggling Eagles; the Lions (25th, 4.0 pts) meet a 31st‑ranked Dolphins attack; and the Saints (23rd, 4.1 pts) tackle a 29th‑ranked Browns. All are owned in less than 55% of ESPN leagues, making them potential waiver‑wire steals.
The Houston Texans have signed veteran defensive tackle Naquan Jones off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad. Jones, who played three games for the 49ers before they opted to keep returning starters James Thompson and Mykel Williams, spent training camp with Houston, was cut in August, and then joined the Vikings before the 49ers grabbed him last month. His move frees a practice‑squad slot for San Francisco as they prepare for the Las Vegas Raiders, with DT CJ West and linebacker Sebastian Valdez looming as possible returns.
The NFL playoff picture is beginning to take shape as the league approaches the midway point of the 2026 season, with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers standing tall over their respective conferences, while other expected playoff contenders have struggled.
Fred Warner leads the 49ers with 72 tackles and four forced fumbles at the bye, forcing a conversation that's long overdue.