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Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

9 teams could try to trade for 49ers QB Mac Jones this offseason

Mac Jones could be one of the most sought after players in the NFL this offseason. That's because he's under contract through 2026, he's cheap, he's good and the incoming class of college quarterbacks seems underwhelming.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

Why John Lynch expects 49ers' Ricky Pearsall to be impactful down the stretch

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to action Sunday for the first time since suffering a PCL injury in Week 4. Against the Arizona Cardinals, the second-year wideout was targeted twice, finishing with one catch for zero yards.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

Why 49ers GM John Lynch was confident about Brock Purdy's return

All eyes were on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. It marked just his third game of the season—and his first since aggravating a turf toe injury in Week 4.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

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Sincere McCormick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Cardinals Signing RB Sincere McCormick To Practice Squad

According to Aaron Wilson, the Cardinals are signing RB Sincere McCormick to their practice squad on Friday. Arizona hosted McCormick for a workout earlier today and was impressed enough to quickly sign him. McCormick, 25, was a three-year starter at UTSA and was the CUSA Offensive Player of the Year.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

Why John Lynch was 'a little bothered' during 49ers' win over Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers secured a decisive victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and hope to carry that momentum into Monday night's matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

Robert Saleh News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Robert Saleh gets linked to NFL head coach job

Robert Saleh was fired as the head coach of the New York Jets after three-plus seasons last year, and many believed he was not given a fair shot. One longtime reporter thinks it is possible that Saleh will be given a chance to redeem himself in 2026.

Robert Saleh News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Robert Saleh expected to draw HC interest

49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to draw head coaching interest during this offseason’s hiring cycle.

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The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

Christian McCaffrey reflects on how his trade to the 49ers happened

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, marking their first meeting in three years — and the first time 49ers veteran Christian McCaffrey will face his former team.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

49ers' Kyle Shanahan expects this WR to be one of the NFL's best soon

Kyle Shanahan is known for keeping it real. He won't sugarcoat things when he talks about his own players just because they're his players -- he discusses the good and not-so-good about their performances.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 21

49ers rumors: What could Mac Jones, Brandon Aiyuk fetch in trades? Insider drops hints

The injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers remain in striking distance of the division lead after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. Brock Purdy made his triumphant return to the team, seeing his first game action since Week 4.

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

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 21

Panthers vs. 49ers prediction, odds, pick for NFL Week 12

Christian McCaffrey will face his former team for the first time. He leads the San Francisco 49ers into battle when they host the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium on Monday Night Football.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Has High Praise For Carolina Panthers Rookie Tetairoa McMillan

When an offensive guru like Kyle Shanahan stops what he’s doing to talk about a rookie wide receiver, you listen. Especially when he’s about to face him on Monday Night Football.

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Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / November 20

Christian McCaffrey taking 49ers-Panthers very seriously—as he does every game

The Carolina Panthers visit Levi's Stadium on Monday night to face the San Francisco 49ers. For Christian McCaffrey, it's another matchup against his former team, but the running back emphasized there's no added emotion just because he'll be facing the team that traded him in 2022.

Matt Gay News / 49ers Webzone / November 20

Matt Gay on joining 49ers—the team he helped eliminate from the playoffs in 2022

On Thursday, kicker Matt Gay admitted that he didn't expect to land on an NFL roster so soon after the Washington Commanders released him. "Guys were having a good year, so I was prepared for my bye week—or Washington's bye week—which I was headed home for," Gay told reporters in the San Francisco 49ers locker room.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20

49ers can't escape injury bug with LB set to miss multiple games

Even the 49ers’ injury replacements are getting hurt.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 20

49ers prepare to face rookie who 'big time' caught their eye before the draft

One of the offensive weapons the San Francisco 49ers must contain on Monday night is Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who has posted 54 receptions for 748 yards and four touchdowns.

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