San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Fred Warner News / A to Z Sports / July 14

NFL just proved that even an injury can’t stop 49ers’ Fred Warner from being the best inside linebacker in the league

Fred Warner may have missed significant time in 2025, but the NFL still views him as the best of the best at the inside linebacker position. Fred Warner missed significant time for the San Francisco 49ers for the first time in his career during the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 14

Multiple 49ers DL Expected To Return For Training Camp

The 49ers were ravaged with injuries last year, particularly on defense, but several key players are on track to return early in, if not at the beginning of, training camp later this month.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 14

49ers Full 90-Man Roster Entering Training Camp and Who's on the Bubble

As the San Francisco 49ers get ready for training camp, it is a good time to review the 90-man roster and see where the team stands. What positions are deeper than others, and where are the training camp battles?

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Robert Saleh News / 49ers Webzone / July 14

Robert Saleh names 49ers' biggest rookie surprise from last season

The San Francisco 49ers invested heavily in their defense during the 2025 NFL Draft, using six of their 11 selections on defensive players, including each of their first five picks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 14

Where the 49ers landed in CBS Sports' NFL 'Triplets' rankings

Where does the San Francisco 49ers' offensive trio of quarterback, running back, and pass-catcher rank among the NFL's best? Jared Dubin of CBS Sports released his annual "Triplets" rankings, evaluating every team's top quarterback, running back, and pass-catcher to determine the league's strongest offensive trios.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / July 14

Writer urges 49ers to consider trading one player—at the right price

There was plenty of speculation surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones this offseason. Many believed the team could trade Brock Purdy's backup before or during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / July 14

49ers' Fred Warner tops ESPN's off-ball linebacker rankings despite coming off injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner remains one of the NFL's most respected defensive players. Although he missed 11 games last season after suffering a dislocated and fractured right ankle, the All-Pro linebacker still earned the top spot in a prominent offseason ranking.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 14

How 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan has Limited Brock Purdy the Past Two Years

Every time a 49ers quarterback does well, Kyle Shanahan gets most of the credit. And he deserves it, some of the time. NFL coaches and executives recently

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 14

6 Critical Questions the 49ers Face Entering Training Camp

The San Francisco 49ers face numerous questions as they get set to begin training camp on July 25. Every question is a fair and valid one, but not all of them are as critical as these six that they face entering camp.

NFL News / HITC / July 14

Can Vinod Khosla own both Seahawks and 49ers? What NFL ownership rules say

San Francisco 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla partook in the biggest purchase in NFL history for the Seattle Seahawks. Khosla and a group of investors reached the $9.6 billion deal last weekend.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

Analyst: 49ers offense the 'most dangerous' in the NFC West

Few are picking the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC West in 2026. After all, the Los Angeles Rams enter the season as Super Bowl favorites, while the Seattle Seahawks are the defending NFC West champions.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Lead / July 13

Who Are the Players to Watch During 49ers Training Camp?

During the NFL offseason, fans and media around the league finally get the opportunity to see how teams will operate in the upcoming season. That process starts during each team’s training camp.

Adam Schefter News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers may not like Adam Schefter's latest Aaron Donald update

As if Myles Garrett joining the Los Angeles Rams wasn't troubling enough for the San Francisco 49ers, speculation about Aaron Donald returning from retirement continues to gain momentum.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers' Kyle Shanahan falls just short of AP's top 3 NFL head coaches

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the NFL's brightest offensive minds. His performance last season—leading an injury-riddled roster to a 12-win campaign and a playoff berth—only strengthened that reputation.

Kyle Juszczyk News / Total Pro Sports / July 13

Kyle Juszczyk Upset Over How He’s Being Treated By The 49ers – Doesn’t Hold Back

A longtime San Francisco 49ers contributor recently shared his honest thoughts on a long-standing issue. Kyle Juszczyk made it clear that his classification works against him financially.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

Former 49ers star says 'rest in peace' to Brandon Aiyuk's NFL career

Brandon Aiyuk has targeted just about everyone on social media this offseason—the San Francisco 49ers, his former agent, the NFL Players Association, and even his friend, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers QB Brock Purdy lands surprising spot in 2026 fantasy football rankings

Where does San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy rank among the NFL's top fantasy football quarterbacks entering the 2026 season? NFL Media's Dan Parr released his fantasy football quarterback rankings for NFL.com, organizing the league's top signal-callers into draft tiers while offering analysis for each player.

Fred Warner News / Pro Football Rumors / July 13

49ers LB Fred Warner Fully Healthy

Optimism remains high with respect to the 49ers’ defense being much healthier to begin this season than it was at the end of the 2025 campaign. That includes the anticipated return of Fred Warner.

Trent Taylor News / Total Pro Sports / July 12

49ers Wide Receiver Announces Shocking Retirement Out Of Nowhere

Trent Taylor announced his retirement suddenly. The news shocked 49ers fans. He ended a seven-year NFL career. Taylor shared it on social media. He celebrated with George Kittle.

Trent Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 12

Former NFL WR Trent Taylor Formally Retired

Former NFL WR Trent Taylor announced he has formally retired, per the San Francisco 49ers. Taylor was drafted by the 49ers, spent most of his career with the team and was most recently with the 49ers last year before going on injured reserve in June. Taylor, 32, is a former fifth-round pick of the 49ers back in 2017 out of Louisiana Tech.

Jaden Dugger News / Pro Football Rumors / July 11

49ers LB Jaden Dugger ‘Dark Horse’ For Early Playing Time

The 49ers have seen injuries take a large toll in recent years, so building quality depth across the roster has become a necessity. Some good news has

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 12

Agreement in place to sell Seahawks for NFL record price

The long-anticipated sale of the Seattle Seahawks is finally in the process of going through.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Aiyuk sends new message to Daniels, interested teams

Brandon Aiyuk sends new message to Jayden Daniels, interested teams

Multiple noteworthy members of the NFL community have voiced concerns about Aiyuk's behavior and about the numerous videos he has posted on social media over the past couple of months.

49ers insider shares more bad news for Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

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