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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 […]
Nick Bosa ‘pretty far along’ in rehab, taking things slow
The San Francisco 49ers are back on the practice field for their organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and they still have quite a few rehabbing players. Among the group is star defensive end Nick Bosa, who tore his ACL early last season and is looking to be back by the start of the 2026 […]
Isaac Guerendo tore pec one month ago, expected back at end of 49ers’ training camp
Now we know why the San Francisco 49ers signed a couple of running backs. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Thursday that running back Isaac Guerendo tore his pectoralis muscle a month ago while lifting weights. Shanahan says Guerendo could be ready at the end of training camp. Guerendo has had flashes of being […]
George Kittle reveals factor that could complicate his injury return timeline
George Kittle knows his target of being ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is ambitious. The 49ers’ star tight end suffered a torn Achilles in their wild-card round win over the Philadelphia Eagles in January, leaving him in a very difficult position for the 2026 season given a typical timeline of nine […]
49ers waive Sincere McCormick after signing Jordan Mims and Jemar Jefferson
ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers signed running backs Jordan Mims and Jemar Jefferson. The team also released running back Sincere McCormick and placed safety Darrick Forrest on the Injured Reserve. McCormick has had multiple stints on the 49ers roster and practice squad. Mims was an undrafted free agent in 2023 out […]
49ers fans share the one moment they’d change in franchise history
It’s a topic that will bring up painful, emotional, and downright no-good memories. We asked San Francisco 49ers fans what one moment in history they would change for the franchise. Depending on your age range, the answer is easy. As randywildman pointed out, if you’re over the age of 40, the first thing that comes […]
5 things to watch during 49ers OTAs
The San Francisco 49ers take the field this week for Phase 3 of the offseason program. The closer we get to summer, the closer we get to real football. It’s spring, which means we’ll need to settle for OTAs There’s generally a 10-practice schedule over a three-week period, which kicked off on Wednesday. Practice is […]
49ers adjust Jake Brendel’s contract; clear more than $2 million in cap space
Mac Jones wasn’t the only contract the San Francisco 49ers toyed with. The team converted $3.02 million of center Jake Brendel’s 2026 compensation into a signing bonus, per Spotrac. That cleared $2.265 million of cap space. This may be the last season we see Brendel in a 49ers uniform. His contract is void after the […]
49ers News: Every Thursday I think about the Australia game getting closer
49ers backup QB Mac Jones would have preferred a trade. He got a raise instead (paywall)“The 49ers have rewarded Mac Jones for last season’s stellar fill-in work by giving him a $300,000 roster bonus, according to multiple reports. Jones, 27, who signed a two-year, $7 million contract in 2025, will now earn $3.55 million this […]
Where we can expect the 49ers defense to be different under Raheem Morris
The San Francisco 49ers’ defense sat at the bottom of the league in pressure rate and sack totals in 2025. Losing Nick Bosa and others throughout the season didn’t help. Try as they may, the 49ers’ defense tried to keep the team in games, but the bottom fell out against Seattle in the divisional round. […]
Kyle Shanahan shares why the 49ers’ defense was lucky they weren’t ‘exposed’ even more than they were in 2025
Injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner gutted a star-driven San Francisco 49ers defense in 2025. They’ve been the driving force in what’s been one of the best defenses in the league dating back to 2019. Losing Mykel Williams for the season didn’t help. Neither did fielding multiple rookies and journeymen along the way. Despite […]
Josh Sweat trade rumors: Expect playoff teams to be interested
The Arizona Cardinals have received trade calls on edge rusher Josh Sweat, per Jordan Schultz. This is the second time this year a report about Sweat and a trade has surfaced. The first report was in March after the Cardinals fired Jonathon Gannon. A week ago, Sweat was absent from OTAs despite being healthy. Local reporters […]
The 49ers have added a roster bonus and incentives to Mac Jones’ contract
The San Francisco 49ers have more experience than they’d like when it comes to valuing backup quarterbacks. They made it clear that they weren’t bluffing when it came to wanting premium draft capital in return for Mac Jones. Mac Jones showed that he could operate almost as well as the starter in Kyle Shanahan’s offense […]
3 Players Who Are Sneakily Important to the 49ers in 2026
The 49ers’ on-field preparations for the 2026 season start to take shape this week with the opening of OTAs. In relation to what actually happens in the regular season, OTAs don’t carry much importance, though they provide a look at rookies and free agent additions and a potential insight into the situation with position battles. […]
49ers News: Finally! A tease of football
49ers’ Fred Warner wanted a quick rehab from a devastating injury. So he learned how to swim (paywall)“If you’d asked Fred Warner six months ago whether he knew how to swim, the answer would have been: sort of. The San Francisco 49ers’ middle linebacker moved through the water like a lot of people who have […]
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