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49ers offseason priority: Bolster the wide receiver room

The San Francisco 49ers face multiple roster needs heading into the 2026 offseason. Kevin Patra of NFL.com recently highlighted one key move every NFC team should make, and for the 49ers, he believes the focus should be on adding depth to the wide receiver room.

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49ers do-over: Who should have been selected at No. 11 in the 2025 NFL Draft?

The San Francisco 49ers used the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft—along with two additional selections later in the draft—to reinforce the defensive trenches.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers reflection: Best and worst free-agent signings from 2025

Pro Football Focus (PFF) contributor Bradley Locker recently revisited the 2025 offseason, highlighting the best and worst free-agent signings across the NFL.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 3

Three Games that Prove 49ers' Kyle Shanahan Deserves Coach of the Year

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is a finalist for the AP Coach of the Year award. The decision will be made on Thursday, February 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

John Lynch's 49ers draft record: Analyzing early misses vs. Day 3 gems

San Francisco 49ers beat writer Grant Cohn recently wrote an article on how poor general manager John Lynch is in drafting. Cohn looks at the first three rounds, and though he makes a counting error (he says Lynch has taken 41 players when it is 30), he is not wrong that Lynch has not been stellar and has made some notable misses.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 3

There's Only One 49ers Player who Deserves to Win Comeback of the Year

The San Francisco 49ers are heavy favorites to take home at least one award at Thursday’s NFL Honors. The award in question is Comeback Player of the Year, and Christian McCaffrey is the clear favorite.

Mack Hollins News / The SportsRush / February 3

49ers Electric Substation Theory: Mack Hollins Questions EMF Effects on Humans Even as NFL Debunks Theory

A viral theory linking the San Francisco 49ers’ injury struggles to an electrical substation near the team’s practice facility has resurfaced this season, even as the NFL insists there is no evidence to support it.

Jed York News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

49ers owner Jed York hints San Francisco could lose home game to Mexico

The NFL is coming back to Mexico! NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has already announced that the league will once again be playing games in Mexico City.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

Why These Two 49ers Plays Should be Considered for Moment of the Year

On Thursday, February 5th, the 15th NFL Honors will take place at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The 49ers currently have a player or coach in contention for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and the Salute to Service Award.

Raheem Morris News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

Three 49ers Who Will Benefit Most from Playing Under Raheem Morris

For the first time since 2019, the 49ers defense will undergo significant schematic changes this offseason. In 2019, the 49ers hired defensive line coach Kris Kocurek who helped install their four-man Wide 9 front.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

49ers expect to give up home game to play internationally in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers could be headed outside the United States during the 2026 NFL season. Team owner Jed York recently told Imagen Sports that he fully expects the 49ers to give up a home game to play internationally, with Mexico once again a likely destination.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

49ers, Kyle Shanahan lose another top assistant to Titans

As expected, the Tennessee Titans have made a move to hire San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley, bringing him on as their new defensive coordinator.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

CBS Sports links 49ers to Joey Bosa, other key NFL free agents

After finishing the 2025 season with a league-low 20 sacks, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to prioritize pass-rush help this offseason, whether through NFL free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

Kendrick Bourne News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

What the 49ers Should Do with Free Agent Kendrick Bourne

The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make when it comes to Kendrick Bourne this offseason. The veteran is due to hit free agency and while the 49ers can afford to bring him back, the question is whether they should or not. If it were up to Bourne, he would likely be back on the 49ers next year.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

49ers go in unexpected direction in latest NFL.com 2026 mock draft

Respected NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein released his first 2026 NFL mock draft, and he has the San Francisco 49ers going in an unexpected direction with their first-round selection.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

49ers defensive assistant expected to join Packers

The mystery surrounding the removal of defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks from the San Francisco 49ers' official coaching staff page may have been solved.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

Which 49ers are finalists for major NFL awards?

NFL award season has arrived, and several members of the San Francisco 49ers are in the spotlight for league-wide honors. In January, it was announced that multiple 49ers were named finalists across several major NFL awards, with winners set to be revealed at NFL Honors on Thursday, February 5, in San Francisco.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

The Worst Free-Agent Signing the 49ers Made this Season

During last year’s NFL free agency, the San Francisco 49ers signed 11 players in preparation for the 2025 season. It was part of a mini-rebuild. Multiple key veterans departed for other franchises.

Jed York News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

49ers owner Jed York announces promotion to take over his CEO job

Since 2010, San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has been operating as the franchise’s chief executive officer. But now, York has done a bit of restructuring.

Raheem Morris News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

The Pros and Cons of the 49ers Hiring Raheem Morris as Their DC

The San Francisco 49ers hired Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator. The announcement came almost immediately after the Arizona Cardinals passed on Morris for their head coaching position, so it appears that Morris was the favorite all along; the 49ers just had to make sure he was available.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 1

How Raheem Morris Impacts the 49ers' Shopping List on Defense

The 49ers have hired former Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator. Morris has run multiple fronts and prefers versatile players in hybrid roles.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2