We’re beyond the Super Bowl but in between the NFL Combine, so it’s a quiet time in the NFL. So, here’s an offseason discussion topic as the weekend approaches. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a San Francisco 49ers player, and who was it? You could always tell us about any experience you’ve […]
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When the San Francisco 49ers drafted George Kittle from Iowa in the fifth round, the team believed they snagged a great player very late in the NFL Draft. I doubt they could have imagined they had drafted a player who would catch more passes than every 49er not named Jerry Rice. That’s right. Kittle has […]
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49ers returning to Mexico City for second international game of 2026 NFL season“The 49ers are designated the home team for the game in Mexico City, while the Rams are the home team for the game in Melbourne, Australia. San Francisco will play eight games at Levi’s Stadium, seven true road games and two international games […]
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The 49ers have made their first move of the offseason to keep hold of an in-house free agent. The team announced on Wednesday that it has signed offensive lineman Nick Zakelj to a one-year extension. Zakelj was a sixth-round pick in 2022 but has started just two games in his four-year career with the 49ers. […]
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The San Francisco 49ers had an injury-riddled season this year, but they still managed to win 13 games and impress many with a trip to the NFC Divisional Round. While certain players were on the sidelines, others stood out, with Christian McCaffrey earning a Pro Bowl appearance, First Team All-Pro honors, and the Comeback Player […]
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We’re under three weeks away from free agency. The San Francisco 49ers’ list of free agents suggests they’ll need to sign at least one guard in March, with Ben Bartch and Spencer Burford set to hit the open market. Bartch’s inability to stay healthy led to a revolving door at left guard this past season. […]
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Discipline wasn’t an issue for the San Francisco 49ers this past season. The Niners were the least penalized team as far as penalties counted against them, and only two teams had fewer yards against them than San Francisco. However, according to The Action Network, the 49ers were fined $715,875 during the 2025 season, which was […]
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The free agency pool is expected to grow over the next couple of weeks as teams reshape their rosters by releasing cap casualties. These cut candidates should pique the San Francisco 49ers’ interest. We are going to go over some players who were recently listed as potential cap casualties that the Niners should pursue. Steelers […]
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Add another international game to the list for the San Francisco 49ers in 2026, as they will host a regular-season game this upcoming season in Mexico City at Estadio Banorte. The opponent has yet to be announced. This might not be the only year the 49ers play in Mexico City, as there is a multi-year […]
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49ers continue D-line rebuild in Daniel Jeremiah’s 2026 NFL mock draft“”Hunter can hold the point against the run, and he showed flashes of his upside as a pass rusher at the Senior Bowl,” Jeremiah wrote. “Recent Super Bowl winners have featured waves of defensive linemen they can rotate. Hunter joins 2025 draft picks Alfred Collins […]
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When it comes to the offseason, much of the talk so far has been around where the San Francisco 49ers need to improve. Positions like wide receiver and defensive line have often been talked about, with the 49ers needing more production in both areas. But where is the team looking strong heading into 2026? Of […]
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The evergreen question for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason: Can the team find George Kittle some help? It’s an ideal free-agent and draft class to do it in. Kittle suffered an Achilles injury in the playoffs, but is optimistic he’ll return to full form. Kittle will be 33 next season. While there are no […]
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Welcome to the offseason, where we talk about what a player posts on their social media. In this instance, it’s not just any player. It’s one of the very best in the NFL. Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby. In his story, there are multiple references to Crosby missing the Bay Area. Here’s one: […]
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The 49ers’ 2025 draft was defined by a commitment to getting *a lot* bigger on the defensive side of the trenches, with the selections of two behemoths in Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins in the first two rounds supplemented by that of the, slightly, less formidable figure of CJ West in the fourth round. It […]
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The San Francisco 49ers could stand to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason after what feels like an inevitable release of Brandon Aiyuk. The team will need a new left guard and perhaps a backup running back, depending on how they feel about Jordan James’s progress. Defensively, the secondary could stand to get faster, while […]
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The San Francisco 49ers have a few holes to plug in the draft and free agency. With the way the season ended in Seattle, the 49ers’ offense needs speed at the receiver position and help up front on the offensive line. Defensively, the secondary, particularly the safety position, and the defensive line need additions. George […]
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Barnwell proposes Mac Jones trade the 49ers might not be able to refuse“Vikings get: QB Mac Jones, 2027 third-round pick. 49ers get: 2026 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick (conditional), 2028 third-round pick (conditional). “The 2027 conditional pick would trigger based on Jones’ playing time with the Vikings,” Barnwell explained. “If he starts four games in […]
There’s this idea that the San Francisco 49ers should hold on to Mac Jones for another year for multiple reasons. One is in case of an injury to starter Brock Purdy. The Niners benefited tremendously from having a quality backup in 2025. Jones played about as well as any backup in recent memory, especially given […]
49ers reportedly hiring Jerry Gray for key defensive coach role “Gray brings decades of NFL experience as both a player and coach. A first-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 1985, he spent six seasons with the franchise before closing his playing career with the Houston Oilers in 1992 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring veteran defensive backs coach Jerry Gray to their coaching staff, according to CBS Sports’s Matt Zenitz. Gray, 63, was the assistant head coach of the defense for the Atlanta Falcons since 2023, but it was initially unclear if he’d remain on staff under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. Ultimately, […]
The San Francisco 49ers are losing another assistant as tight ends coach Brian Fleury is headed to the Seattle Seahawks to serve as their offensive coordinator, a day after interviewing for the position. Fluery joined the 49ers in 2019 as a defensive quality control coach, before flipping to the offensive side for the same position. […]
Those of you wanting a new general manager for the San Francisco 49ers may have a rumor contributing to that wish. Niners Nation alum Rob Guerrera hosts The Gold Standard podcast and had Bay Area sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach as a guest. The topic turned to the 49ers front office with Guerrera saying, “Let somebody […]
49ers have reportedly discussed making significant front office hire“Kurtenbach said the 49ers have discussed hiring someone in the front office to serve as a de facto GM, and if they make a move like this, it could happen in the next two weeks. “There has been conversation about that,” Kurtenbach told Guerrera, regarding potential changes […]
So is it offensive or defensive line? The Athletic’s Matt Barrows has the defensive line getting the priority in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with a couple of wide receivers. In his recent mock, Barrows did a rundown of the 49ers’ seven selections in the draft. He didn’t just stop with the first or second […]
The Seattle Seahawks need a new offensive coordinator after Klint Kubiak took the head coaching job with the Las Vegas Raiders. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury is interviewing Saturday for the Seahawks’ vacant offensive coordinator position. Fleury has long ties to Kyle Shanahan: the two originally worked […]