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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5
49ers Want More Than A Second-Rounder For Mac Jones; Latest On Trent Williams
The 49ers landed backup quarterback Mac Jones on a two-year, $7MM contract in free agency last March. The team wound up turning to Jones far more than it planned to in the first year of the deal.
San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 5
What the San Francisco 49ers Gain by Replacing Gus Bradley With Matt Eberflus
The San Francisco 49ers have filled a key defensive staff vacancy, hiring Matt Eberflus as their new assistant head coach of defense. Eberflus steps into the role that Gus Bradley held last season before Bradley left to join the Tennessee Titans as defensive coordinator under new head coach Robert Saleh in early February.
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
Three Defensive Free Agents the 49ers Should Target This Offseason
Defense has long been the identity of the San Francisco 49ers. From dominant pass rushers to opportunistic secondaries, the formula has remained consistent: pressure quarterbacks, control the line of scrimmage, and force turnovers.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Trey Hendrickson News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
Report: 49ers 'monitoring' Trey Hendrickson situation
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to monitor every situation involving a potential pass-rushing addition this offseason. That includes the status of veteran edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who appears set to hit the open market after five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
49ers named potential landing spot for pass rusher with 132 career sacks
The San Francisco 49ers are likely to be connected to several pass rushers this offseason. The team desperately needs reinforcements after finishing the 2025 season with just 20 sacks—the fewest in the NFL by a wide margin.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5
49ers Hire Matt Eberflus As Assistant HC
The 49ers are hiring Matt Eberflus as their assistant head coach of defense, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Eberflus will replace Gus Bradley, who left to become the Titans’ defensive coordinator.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Matt Eberflus News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
49ers hire Matt Eberflus as assistant head coach of defense
According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the San Francisco 49ers have reportedly hired Matt Eberflus to serve as the team's new assistant head coach of defense.
Trey Hendrickson News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5
Pursuing Trey Hendrickson Would be a Mistake by the 49ers
Addressing the defensive front is a main goal for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. John Lynch acknowledged that at the NFL scouting combine. But he didn’t need to do that.
Matt Eberflus News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
49ers Adding Matt Eberflus To Coaching Staff
According to Tom Pelissero, the 49ers are adding former Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus to their coaching staff. His title will be assistant head coach of defense and he’ll work with DC Raheem Morris and HC Kyle Shanahan.
Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
49ers rumors: Reporter suggests San Francisco could consider trading Fred Warner
The San Francisco 49ers signed star linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million contract extension in 2025. However, one reporter recently suggested the team might at least consider trading the All-Pro defender—a scenario that wouldn't sit well with the fanbase.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5
This NFL Combine Riser Makes Sense for the 49ers in the Draft
The San Francisco 49ers are going to be looking to add a pass-rushing threat in the 2026 NFL draft this offseason. One of the big winners of the NFL combine was Dani Dennis-Sutton from Penn State.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5
49ers’ Fred Warner confesses how Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford give him nightmares
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to stay much healthier in 2026 after injuries largely did them in during the 2025 season. Although the 49ers were able to power their way through to the divisional round of the playoffs, they ultimately fell apart when they got there, getting blown out by the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Jon Weeks News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
Details emerge on 49ers long snapper Jon Weeks' contract extension
Details have emerged on the San Francisco 49ers contract extension for long snapper Jon Weeks. General manager John Lynch first revealed the signing last week during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 5
Why the 49ers Should Extend Trent Williams: Protecting Brock Purdy and their Super Bowl Window
The San Francisco 49ers are approaching a critical offseason, and while there will be plenty of discussion about draft picks, free agents, and roster reshaping, one decision should be crystal clear.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5
Ranking Every 49ers Free Agent by Importance of Re-Signing
The San Francisco 49ers do have some free agents that they should not bother re-signing, such as Yetur Gross-Matos, Jason Pinnock, Ben Bartch, Kevin Givens, Kalia Davis, Trent Taylor, and Patrick Taylor. However, that now leaves 14 49ers players who are worth negotiating with in free agency.
Robert Nkemdiche News / 5 GOATs / March 4
Report: Former NFL player Robert Nkemdiche taken to jail after trying to smuggle groceries
Former NFL player Robert Nkemdiche was taken to jail after trying to smuggle groceries, TMZ reported Wednesday. The store did not want to press charges, but police found multiple warrants.
Trent Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4
No Progress Between 49ers & Trent Williams
Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, there has been no progress on a revised deal between the 49ers and LT Trent Williams. Garafolo says San Francisco previously
Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / March 3
49ers' Mac Jones gets bad news about possibly receiving a starting QB job
Will Jones have to wait another year for an opportunity to be a starting QB?
Kalia Davis News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2
49ers Unlikely To Tender RFA Kalia Davis
Kalia Davis has seen notable year-over-year jumps in playing time during his 49ers tenure. A change of scenery may soon be taking place, though. The 49ers are not expected to place an RFA tender on Davis, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.
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