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49ers hope to adjust Christian McCaffrey plan in 2026

After an injury-plagued 2025 season, Christian McCaffrey responded with a remarkable bounce-back 2026 campaign for the San Francisco 49ers, totaling 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns on a league-high 413 touches en route to NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors.

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When Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch Knew Brock Purdy was 49ers’ Starting QB

Brock Purdy’s remarkable rise to becoming the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers is still something special. Last pick of the draft, and then, as fate would have it, he was given an opportunity after season-ending injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo in 2022.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26

1 49ers player in danger of losing starting job after OTAs

The San Francisco 49ers have a bright mind leading the way, even though head coach Kyle Shanahan overused his star player last season. And the team has high hopes for 2026, along with an interesting preseason position battle.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 26

49ers rookie Kaelon Black aims to change draft narrative

The San Francisco 49ers faced immediate scrutiny after selecting running back Kaelon Black with the No. 90 overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft—far earlier than many projections suggested.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 26

49ers Could Be Nearing a Brandon Aiyuk Release Deadline

The San Francisco 49ers are about to attend OTAs this week and turn their attention to the next season. However, most media attention is still on one lingering issue from last year.

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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.

Jed York News / 49ers Webzone / May 26

49ers owner Jed York reveals the only NFL Draft pick he ever pushed for

There's often a different energy when Jed York discusses players from his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame. For the most part, the San Francisco 49ers owner has stayed hands-off when it comes to draft decisions.

George Kittle News / NFL Analysis Network / May 26

George Kittle’s recovery timeline is already shaping San Francisco’s summer

George Kittle saying he plans to return well before November is encouraging. The larger issue for San Francisco is everything that happens before that.

Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / May 26

49ers' Fred Warner reveals secret behind remarkable rehab recovery

The San Francisco 49ers roster was hit hard by injuries last season, but few losses proved more significant than that of linebacker Fred Warner. The defensive star suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6, abruptly ending what had been a promising 2026 campaign.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 26

Kyle Shanahan makes worrisome Christian McCaffrey admission

McCaffrey led the team with 413 touches last season.

What does the future hold for Mac Jones, 49ers?

Why 49ers' Brock Purdy is glad he feels more pressure after Mike Evans signing

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

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26

49ers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The San Francisco 49ers face a huge task again this season. They are competing in the NFC West against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the explosive Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 26

49ers Begin Offseason OTAs with Open Roster Spots

The San Francisco 49ers will hit the field for the first time in the 2026 offseason during OTAs. The 49ers have completed most of their offseason transactions, and with training camp approaching, these practices will shape expectations for the team’s outlook.

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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

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 26

This Would Constitute a Successful Season for 49ers QB Brock Purdy

There is no doubt that Brock Purdy is capable of great things as the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. He’s consistently shown it. With him at the helm, the 49ers have reached the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl.

George Kittle News / Football Analysis / May 26

PETA Slams 49ers Star George Kittle — Says a 250-Pound NFL Player Had No Excuse

Four in the morning. Lights off, bathroom tile cold, and somewhere near the baseboard, something moved. Claire Kittle spotted it first and did what roughly half the population would do when confronted with eight legs in the dark: she woke up the biggest person in the house.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 25

49ers Give Brock Purdy One of NFL’s Best Supporting Casts

Brock Purdy is in one of the best situations in the NFL to be in. The San Francisco 49ers supporting cast ranks seventh best according to Ralph Vacciano of Fox Sports. San Francisco has always had one of the best groups of players around the quarterback, and this year it might be as strong as ever on paper.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 25

49ers' Lynch and Shanahan detail how Brock Purdy won them over early in 2022

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan recently appeared on the Tom Tolbert Show. They revisited how quarterback Brock Purdy quickly earned the organization's trust during his rookie season in 2022.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 25

49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk Details What Makes Kyle Shanahan Elite

It’s undeniable that Kyle Shanahan is one of the best NFL head coaches. That’s been the case for the last several years. And it’s only been amplified after the miraculous 12-win season he led the 49ers to last year.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / May 25

49ers' Kyle Shanahan details frustration with Australia game vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers will play two international games during the 2026 NFL season. While the trip to Mexico City is relatively manageable—shorter than some of their East Coast road games—the same cannot be said for their matchup in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 25