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Which offseason acquisition will have a bigger impact in 2026?

The San Francisco 49ers made two of the biggest acquisitions in the NFL this offseason during free agency. They signed wide receiver Mike Evans and then traded for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa two days later. Just like that, the 49ers addressed two of their biggest weaknesses during the first window of free agency. Today’s question […]

4 breakout candidates for the 49ers in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers roster is looking set after an eventful 2026 NFL Draft, where they made several trades and had one of the more polarizing draft classes in the NFL. That came after a quality free agency, where San Francisco addressed depth at wide receiver, linebacker, cornerback, and offensive line, rounding out their roster […]

How much better is the 49ers’ roster heading into 2026 than 2025?

The San Francisco 49ers made the playoffs in 2025, were among the best teams in the strongest conference and division, but still felt like they were a tier below the Seahawks and the Rams. The gap is primarily due to the rosters. The 49ers’ top-heavy approach didn’t work out last year because their stars went […]

49ers ranked last in draft value chart for 2026 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers have received quite a bit of criticism for their 2026 NFL Draft, notably for taking several players higher than the consensus boards have them. After the draft, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan were quite confident in their process, pointing out their own consensus board within the organization, […]

49ers News: Schedule releasing this week

49ers minicamp takeaways (paywall)“This was not necessarily a surprise. But when Romello Height ran the hoop/bend drill, it looked distinct. For those somehow unaware, Height was the 49ers’ 70th overall pick, an edge rusher out of Texas Tech.  As I said with Dieter, my first impression of Height was misunderstanding which Texas Tech edge rusher […]

Carver Willis isn’t an NFL tackle—they told him that in college

Don’t be shocked that San Francisco 49ers fourth-round pick offensive tackle Carver Willis may be kept far away from the position in the pros. He isn’t. He’s known since college. “Any talks about the NFL have never involved tackle,” Willis said when meeting with the media during the 49ers’ rookie minicamp. “Ever. Even with coaches […]

49ers News: Happy Mothers Day y’all  

Five Major Takeaways from 49ers Rookie Minicamp“You can tell he played left tackle for six years in college. He’s built like a left tackle, which means he carries his weight effortlessly. In fact, he wears no. 74 — Joe Staley’s old number — and even moves a bit like him.  Willis is moving to guard […]

There will be no replacement refs

Maybe the NFL did learn from the mistake that was the Fail Mary. The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement. The deal dodges a work stoppage and ends the anticipation dread of replacement refs getting their second crack at the pro leagues. Based on the media reports, the […]

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Don’t expect any compensatory picks to 49ers for Jauan Jennings

The wait is over. Well, it is for Jauan Jennings, who signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings for $8 million, with a chance to hit $13 million in incentives. There will not be a compensatory pick going to the San Francisco 49ers for this. For two reasons pointed out by Jason Hurley. The […]

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49ers News: Start up the rookie hype machine  

How Raheem Morris plans to bring more ‘multiplicity’ to 49ers’ defensive line (paywall)“League rules prevented the 49ers’ rookies from working on site until Thursday. Stribling, however, has been training all week in nearby Los Gatos, which is where he prepared for the combine.” Kawakami: Big plays, no drama? De’Zhaun Stribling and the 49ers’ WR dreams […]

NFL schedule release: Do you want the 49ers to play on the holidays?

The date for the NFL schedule release has been set, and the league has turned it into an event. May 14th is the day fans will find out when their team will face their opponent list. As far as the San Francisco 49ers go, they already have two international games, including the season opener in […]

Updated jersey numbers from the 49ers rookie class

The San Francisco 49ers announced that they’ve signed six of their rookie draft picks on Friday afternoon: De’Zhaun StriblingKaelon BlackCarver WillisEphesians PrysockEnrique Cruz Jr. That means the rookie defensive linemen, Romello Height and Gracen Halton, remain unsigned. With rookie minicamp underway, each rookie from the draft class was assigned a number: Stribling: 15Height: 94Black: 26Halton: […]

49ers GM John Lynch’s approval poll: Is he the right man for the job?

This time last year, we asked how you felt about the job John Lynch was doing as the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers. Lynch took over a roster that was arguably the worst in the NFL back in 2017. Lynch had an opportunity to draft two potential franchise quarterbacks that year, but, like […]

Raheem Morris shares why choosing the 49ers was ‘an easy choice for me’

New San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris spoke to the media for the first time on Thursday. Most know about Morris’s prior relationship with head coach Kyle Shanahan. But some may not realize that Morris coached Lynch during his early days in Tampa Bay. Morris said that he was close to Shanahan and Lynch […]

What’s your favorite Jauan Jennings moment with the 49ers?

Jauan Jennings won’t go down as a legend for a storied franchise like the San Francisco 49ers, but he had some incredible moments during his tenure with the Niners. “Third and Jauan” came through when the team needed him most. We’re going to look back on some of Jennings most memorable plays as a pro […]

49ers News: Salute to Jauan Jennings

Former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings signs one-year deal with Vikings“The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly signed former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings to a one-year deal worth up to $13 million.”  What the 49ers saw in De’Zhaun Stribling to select him No. 33 overall“OK, let’s go back to 2024 when Stribling was at Oklahoma […]

Former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings lands with the Vikings

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. The deal is worth $8 million. If Jennings hits all of his incentives, he’ll have an opportunity to earn up to $13 million. Jennings has earned over $18.5 million in his career. He’s been living on one-year deals for […]

What the 49ers saw in De’Zhaun Stribling to select him No. 33 overall

Who is De’Zhaun Stribling? John Lynch and the San Francisco 49ers believe he’s “the total package.” Lynch threw out cliches after the draft, calling Stribling a “Big, strong guy, plays with tremendous physicality and has legit speed for his size that shows up on tape.” From an athletic perspective, it’s easy to see why the […]

Vikings requested an interview with 49ers’ assistant GM RJ Gillen

The Minnesota Vikings just went through the NFL Draft without a general manager. Their former GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, rejoined the San Francisco 49ers in late February. The 49ers are no strangers to having members from their front office interviewed or outright poached. We’re talking about one of the most successful franchises this decade. In a […]

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Who still makes sense for the 49ers in free agency?

The San Francisco 49ers are well-equipped with cap space, holding over $70 million currently, according to OverTheCap, easily the most of any team in the NFL. That’s a good sign because the 49ers can now be players in the final wave of free agency, with teams no longer being penalized by the compensatory formula for […]

49ers News: Can De’Zhaun Stribling’s Judgement Index predict NFL success?

The 49ers see something special in De’Zhaun Stribling. So does this little-known test (paywall)“Smithmier, 71, has been administering something called a Judgment Index to Ole Miss players for the past three years. It’s not a personality test like Myers-Briggs or an intelligence test like the Wonderlic. Instead, it seeks to get inside a person’s head […]

Veteran could be the odd man out in 49ers WR room

The 49ers unsurprisingly placed an emphasis on revamping their wide receiver room this offseason. While the selection of De’Zhaun Stribling with their top pick in the draft may have raised some eyebrows, it is a position group where the Niners look to be set up well for the present and the future. But the crowded […]