San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jauan Jennings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Disgruntled 49ers WR has deleted his social media accounts

Disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings seemingly sent a message to the team with the NFL trade deadline looming. Jennings abruptly deleted his Instagram account this week, even though it had been active all season up to this point.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 29

Shanahan breaks down 49ers' new additions: Keion White and Clelin Ferrell

The San Francisco 49ers made two key roster moves this week — acquiring defensive end Keion White from the New England Patriots via trade and signing Clelin Ferrell to the practice squad.

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It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 29

49ers' Kyle Shanahan sends a clear message on Jauan Jennings' future amid trade speculation

As the November 4 NFL trade deadline nears, speculation continues to swirl around the San Francisco 49ers and their next move following this week's trade for New England Patriots defensive end Keion White.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 29

49ers injury updates: Pearsall, Winters won't practice; Purdy remains limited

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice—the team's first session as it prepares for its Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Keion White News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 29

Why DE Keion White Perfectly Fits What the 49ers Want

Reinforcement has arrived. The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Keion White from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth and seventh-round pick.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 29

49ers announce roster moves ahead of first Week 9 practice

The San Francisco 49ers have waived offensive lineman Drew Moss and signed defensive end Clelin Ferrell to the team's practice squad. News of Ferrell's signing was first reported on Tuesday.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 29

Power Ranking Roundup: Is it an overreaction to say the 49ers are cooked after a loss to the Texans?

Although the 49ers lost in Houston, the optimism around the team is growing following a trade for Keion White to help the defensive line, with more moves likely to be in the works.

Deommodore Lenoir News / 49ers Webzone / October 29

49ers' Deommodore Lenoir emerging as one of the NFL's top shutdown corners

The Next Gen Stats Analytics team recently ranked the top 10 shutdown cornerbacks of the 2025 NFL season, and San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir earned a spot among the league's elite.

Jauan Jennings News / Niners Nation / October 29

ESPN hints at the 49ers trading one of their wide receivers

A headline that makes little sense, given the current state of the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room. Against the Houston Texans in Week 8, out of 29 total targets, only one wide receiver was targeted more than five times.

San Francisco 49ers News / Sporting News / October 29

ESPN insiders report 49ers are still 'aggressive' in trade talks

John Lynch is still active after acquiring Keion White.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 29

49ers trade for a former 2nd round pick to address a major position of need ahead of Week 9

The San Francisco 49ers have been rumored to be scouring the edge rusher trade market for multiple weeks. The team lost star pass rusher Nick Bosa to a season-ending injury early in the year.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 29

49ers could continue adding pass rushers even after Keion White trade

The San Francisco 49ers' edge rusher depth chart was so thin that they had to do something. So, it is no shock that they pulled off a trade for Keion White.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

49ers rumors: San Francisco predicted to make another trade after Patriots move

With Nick Bosa out for the season, San Francisco moved quickly for pass-rush help, acquiring Keion White from the Patriots for a late pick swap. White flashed with five sacks in 2024 and a strong pressure grade, and the 49ers, sitting 5-3 and near the bottom of the league in sacks, are betting a change of scenery can unlock that version again.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

George Kittle reveals how 49ers responded to disappointing loss to Texans

The 49ers lost to what was previously a 2-4 Texans team in Week 8.

49ers get needed help by trading for Patriots' Keion White

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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

49ers signing former top-5 pick

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to patch together a workable roster amid a slew of injuries. The Niners on Tuesday signed defensive end Clelin Ferrell to the team’s practice squad, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 28

49ers sign 2 former first-rounders to practice squad amid injuries

Although the San Francisco 49ers are 5-3, it is hard for fans to feel too optimistic about the team’s chances this season following yet another avalanche of injuries.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

49ers get needed help by trading for Patriots' Keion White

The NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4) is a week away, and teams are starting to make moves to fix their biggest weaknesses.

Patriots continue trade activity, deal former second-round pick Kyle Dugger

Steelers make a surprising move after their recent trade

Steelers reunite Aaron Rodgers with his former wide receiver

Could Packers swing for the fences at the NFL trade deadline?

Are Cowboys preparing to part ways with George Pickens before trade deadline?

Alfred Collins News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 28

The 49ers' rookie who has improved most in the first half of the season

The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 draft class has had a rocky road to date. However, as some players have hit a rookie wall, one player who has done nothing but ascend is Alfred Collins.

Andre Dillard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

49ers Sign OT Andre Dillard To Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed OT Andre Dillard to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team cut OT Brandon Parker. Dillard, 29, was drafted by the Eagles in the first round out of Washington State in 2019.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 28

San Francisco 49ers give Brock Purdy a dynamic new weapon, find heir apparent for Trent Williams in latest 7-round NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are an interesting case of a talented football team that could be nearing the end of their winning window. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has proven to be one of the very best in the league, and as long as he is leading the 49ers, they are going to have a chance to make a run.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28