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The 49ers' 3 biggest concerns heading into Week 1 against the Seahawks

The 49ers should beat the Seahawks in the season opener on the road next week. Sure, the Seahawks always are tough to play in Seattle. But with the exception of Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers' stars are currently healthy.

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This might be the real reason the 49ers signed a new quarterback

The 49ers' search for a third quarterback has been a bit bizarre this offseason. First, they had Tanner Mordecai, an undrafted free agent from 2024. Then, they signed Carter Bradley, the son of assistant head coach Gus Bradley.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 30

ESPN names 49ers rookie defender an 'under-the-radar' player

The San Francisco 49ers' 2024 rookie class was solid last season. They had to play a lot of snaps, mostly due to injuries, and by and large, performed well.

Christian McCaffrey News / Niners Nation / August 30

How would you split the 49ers’ RB workload in 2025?

The San Francisco 49ers will get Christian McCaffrey in Week 1. That instantly means 2025 is better than 2024 since he was unavailable to start that season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 30

How the 49ers Measure Up with the other Contenders in the NFC

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most boom-bust teams in the NFL. The top talent on their roster says that they should compete for a Super Bowl, while the bottom of the roster says a rebuild is happening.

Brock Purdy News / Niners Nation / August 30

Rival executives “sound skeptical” that the 49ers can continue giving Brock Purdy elite talent

One more week and we get football games. Then all this speculation, overanalysis, and take-a-thon can come to an end. We can see what the San Francisco 49ers really are.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 30

Why the National Media is Sleeping on this 49ers Quarterback

While nobody wants to resort to their backup quarterback, more teams end up needing a second gun slinger for at least one game per year, so having competency behind the starter is valuable.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Ricky Pearsall News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 29

The San Francisco 49ers' season hinges on this one player

This is not only a make-or-break year for Ricky Pearsall, but whatever outcome they get from Pearsall may make-or-break the entire San Francisco 49ers season.

Micah Parsons News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 29

49ers dragged into Micah Parsons trade reaction for all the wrong reasons

Somehow, the San Francisco 49ers are being dragged into the Micah Parsons trade news. In lieu of Parsons being dealt to the Green Bay Packers, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report ranked the eight most shocking trades.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 29

Why a 49ers Day 3 rookie is already challenging to start Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers went with the quantity approach in the 2025 NFL Draft, drafting 11 players, which tied the league-high. But, that doesn’t mean they haven’t found quality.

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

The 49ers' Biggest Advantages and Concerns Heading into Week 1

A few final roster tweaks, several players are recovering from injury and returning to practice, and the Week 1 49ers are taking shape. Can they open with a win over the Seahawks?

Brock Purdy News / The Lead / August 29

How Does Purdy’s $265M Cap Hit Change the 49ers’ Future?

Dating back to 2022, Brock Purdy was the NFL version of Mr. Irrelevant. Now, he carries a $265 million price tag, which weighs down the franchise being built around him.

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

One way or another, 49ers-Jennings drama is nearing an update

The contract standoff between the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Jauan Jennings is nearing its conclusion—not because the two sides are close to a deal, but because the 2025 NFL season kicks off soon.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

49ers Announce Three Practice Squad Moves

The San Francisco 49ers announced that they signed DL Evan Anderson and OL Kilian Zierer to their practice squad and released DL William Bradley-King in

Kilian Zierer News / 49ers Webzone / August 29

49ers roster moves: Evan Anderson, Kilian Zierer added to practice squad, D-lineman released

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Evan Anderson and offensive lineman Kilian Zierer to the team's practice squad. To make room on the practice squad, the team released defensive lineman William Bradley-King.

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

Kyle Shanahan outlines 49ers' plan for Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson

The San Francisco 49ers made a key offseason move by trading for running back Brian Robinson Jr. to help manage the workload of superstar Christian McCaffrey in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers lost out on two-time Super Bowl champion he tried to recruit

Rodgers hit a roadblock this week as he tried to improve the receiver corps before Week 1.

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Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling chose 49ers over Steelers

Following his Seahawks release, Marquez Valdes-Scantling became one of the top receivers on the open market. A deal sending him to the 49ers’ active roster was quickly worked out.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28

49ers Signing WR Russell Gage Jr.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the 49ers are signing WR Russell Gage Jr. to a one-year deal. In correspondence, the 49ers are releasing S Richie Grant. Per Schefter, the 49ers are also signing QB Adrian Martinez, RB Sincere McCormick and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad.