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One Positive Takeaway for the 49ers From NFLPA Report Card

The San Francisco 49ers should be feeling pretty good about themselves after the NFL Players Association's 2026 report card was revealed. They received plenty of positive grades, except for two categories in which they were poor.

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Analyzing the 49ers cornerback options: Draft, free agency, and the Renardo Green scenario

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 off-season with a clear mandate: solidify their secondary, particularly at the cornerback position. Recent trade

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

A Bet on Upside for the San Francisco 49ers in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers are going to need to upgrade their defensive line, and they know it. Improving the front will likely require a combination of free agency and the NFL Draft.

John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

John Lynch Explains How Two International Games Will Impact the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers will face the toughest schedule in the NFL this upcoming 2026 season. The 49ers will travel to Melbourne, Australia, for Week 1 of the NFL season to face off against the Los Angeles Rams.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

NFL Combine Winners on D-Line that 49ers Must Target in 2026 NFL Draft

One of the biggest needs for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason is the defensive line. With the defensive line being the first group to go through the entire NFL combine process, the team should now have some serious targets as they head back to their headquarters and begin their draft preparation.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 28

Why improvement in the 49ers secondary is imperative next season

The San Francisco 49ers' defense, under the guidance of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, demonstrated resilience and flashes of brilliance throughout last season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 27

NFC Notes: Trent Williams, Malik Willis, 49ers, Cardinals, Panthers

49ers GM John Lynch said he’s met with LT Trent Williams‘ representatives and he’s committed to find a solution that would keep him in the Bay Area. “What I’ll tell you is that in recent weeks I’ve met with both Trent and with his agent, Vincent Taylor, and had really good and substantive meetings,” Lynch said, via Around The NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 27

John Lynch Confirms the 49ers Want to Bring Back This Linebacker

2025 proved that the San Francisco 49ers need as much depth as possible on both sides of the ball. The organization was plagued by injuries all year. One of the hardest-hit positions was linebacker — they fielded nine different players at the position throughout the season, and all of them suffered injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

Jones-Drew surprisingly names 49ers as trade fit for former first-round QB

Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts appear to be headed toward a split, and one NFL analyst believes the San Francisco 49ers could be an ideal landing spot for the former first-round quarterback.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 27

What the 49ers Want to See Out of Their Wide Receivers

Improving the wide receiver position this offseason will be a priority for the San Francisco 49ers. However, the position can improve aside from adding a player in free agency or the draft.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Jauan Jennings News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

49ers fans won't like ESPN's ideal landing spot for Jauan Jennings

ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz recently identified ideal landing spots for several NFL free agents and paired San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings with a familiar — and unwelcome — destination: the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

49ers reportedly targeting Louisville receiver amid NFL Combine buzz

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to prioritize wide receiver reinforcements in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. The team is widely anticipated to move on from Brandon Aiyuk, while Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, and Skyy Moore are also set to hit free agency.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 27

2 Categories the 49ers Graded Poorly on the NFLPA Report Card

The 2026 NFL Players Association's report card has been released at the courtesy of ESPN. This is where players get to anonymously grade a bunch of categories on their respective team.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

49ers NFL Combine Watch: Defensive Linemen and Linebackers Risers and Fallers

The NFL Scouting Combine always reshapes draft boards, and this year's defensive line and linebacker workouts created clear movement among prospects. Athletic testing, positional drills, and movement efficiency helped several defenders elevate their stock, while others left Indianapolis with new questions surrounding their projection.

Chase Lucas News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

Report: 49ers special teams contributor expected to draw interest from others

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas is set to become a restricted free agent, and he could draw interest from other teams if San Francisco declines to tender him, according to NFL Media insider Mike Garafolo.

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Why the 49ers Should Steal this Divisional Rival in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to prioritize defensive line help throughout the offseason, and one intriguing name to monitor in free agency is former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

49ers linked to 7-time Pro Bowl guard in ESPN free agency outlook

As has been the case for several years, strengthening the offensive line remains one of the San Francisco 49ers' top offseason priorities. If contract negotiations with Trent Williams take a turn for the worse, left tackle would immediately become a major concern entering the 2026 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

49ers offseason: Adam Schefter predicts likely outcome of Brandon Aiyuk saga

Brandon Aiyuk's time with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be nearing its end, with both sides expected to part ways in the coming weeks following a deteriorated relationship between the wide receiver and the organization.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 27

A Savvy Move the San Francisco 49ers Should Make in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers will be considering changes at wide receiver this offseason. Brandon Aiyuk is almost certainly going to be gone, and Jauan Jennings may also leave in free agency.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

49ers meet with dynamic receiver at NFL Combine

According to Chase Senior of Chat Sports, the San Francisco 49ers met with former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 27

Addressing the San Francisco 49ers' left guard dilemma

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 offseason with a glaring need at left guard, a position that undermined their offensive line stability throughout the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

49ers Holding Out Hope For Brandon Aiyuk Trade, In Talks With Jauan Jennings

Brandon Aiyuk will not be a 49er in 2026. John Lynch confirmed that last month. For now, though, the former All-Pro wide receiver remains on San Francisco’s roster and will be part of it for a bit longer.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 25

49ers GM admits there is a price for Mac Jones

While most NFL teams struggle to find their starting quarterback, the San Francisco 49ers may have two. They've continued to say they won't trade Jones, GM John Lynch recently admitted there is a price for Jones.

49ers reportedly could do Mac Jones a favor amid trade rumors

Signing Joey Bosa would be a costly mistake for 49ers

49ers GM shares crucial Trent Williams update

The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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