San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / May 19

NFL insider offers blunt advice to 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk

The Brandon Aiyuk saga has been a frustrating one for the San Francisco 49ers—and for fans following the situation closely. While the wide receiver was rehabbing ACL and MCL injuries, in a bizarre twist, he unexpectedly cut off communication with the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

Why the 49ers' Mid-Season Schedule is Perfect

Whenever an injured player returns, teams will typically begin a ramp-up period for them. They don't want that player to suffer a setback by going 100 percent immediately.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 19

49ers projected to return to playoffs in two NFL.com predictions

Following last week's NFL schedule release, analysts have begun projecting how the 2026 season could unfold, including whether the San Francisco 49ers will return to the postseason.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

One Big Question for the San Francisco 49ers at Each Position

The San Francisco roster appears to be set as they get ready for OTAs and training camp. What are the biggest questions for each position room as the offseason moves have ended?

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 19

49ers urged to sign 'perfect fill-in' while Mykel Williams recovers

The San Francisco 49ers battled through several key injuries last season, including losses to defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams. The injuries contributed to a pass rush that struggled to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

Why this 49ers TE is their ‘Best-Kept Secret’ Entering the 2026 Season

One of the biggest talking points of the offseason is whether George Kittle will be available for Week 1 for the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle anticipates

Osa Odighizuwa News / 49ers Webzone / May 19

49ers DT Osa Odighizuwa feels 'handcuffs' are off in new defensive role

New San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is excited about the opportunity ahead after being acquired this offseason in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

Predicting Every 49ers Game Score Even Though It's Way Too Early

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 NFL schedule is finally out for the world to see, so naturally it is time for the annual way-too-early game-by-game predictions before OTAs and training camp have even begun.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / May 19

Why 2026 is Brock Purdy's Biggest Season Yet

Nobody on the San Francisco 49ers roster enters 2026 under a bigger spotlight than Brock Purdy. Not because he hasn't proved he can win. Not because he hasn't delivered in big moments.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

NFL Expert Believes 49ers Will Never Fire Kyle Shanahan or John Lynch

The San Francisco 49ers are now entering their 10th year with Kyle Shanahan as head coach and John Lynch as general manager. The duo have taken the 49ers from a struggling franchise to two Super Bowl appearances, four NFC Championship Game appearances, and last year’s divisional-round playoff berth.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19

The 49ers' Roster is Surprisingly Complete After Offseason Moves

The San Francisco 49ers' offseason was not about shaking things up or making sweeping changes. It was much more centered around finalizing a roster that can get over the hump with the core pieces that they already had.

San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / May 19

49ers Sit On $67.4M In Cap Space And Still Won’t Pay Joey Bosa

Somewhere in the 49ers’ front office, a phone keeps not ringing. Joey Bosa, one of the best edge rushers still available in 2026 free agency, sits without a contract.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 18

These Two Notable Free Agents Make Sense for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are considered Super Bowl contenders with one of the best rosters in the NFL. The team might just have fine-tuned the back end of their depth chart to turn this into a Super Bowl roster.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 18

Pelissero can't imagine the 49ers ever firing John Lynch or Kyle Shanahan

The San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed sustained success since John Lynch took over as general manager and Kyle Shanahan became head coach. Still, critics have frequently pointed to the duo's struggles to consistently find impact contributors in the NFL Draft, particularly in the early rounds.

Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 18

San Francisco 49ers' Expectations for Marques Sigle in Year 2

Marques Sigle looked like a revelation when he first came onto the scene for the San Francisco 49ers last season. He started the first seven games of the season, which is hard to do considering he was a fifth-round pick.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 18

49ers Face Brutal 6-Week Stretch That Will Determine Their Season

Week 1 in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams is arguably the toughest game the San Francisco 49ers will play in 2026. Having to travel so far and deal with the drastic 17-hour time change will weigh on them.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / May 18

ESPN wants the 49ers to make a free agent move that will kill two birds with one stone as offseason activities are beginning

The San Francisco 49ers found a way to weather the storm in 2025, battling through injury after injury to make the playoffs and ultimately come up short when it mattered most.