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49ers Hire Matt Eberflus As Assistant HC

The 49ers are hiring Matt Eberflus as their assistant head coach of defense, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Eberflus will replace Gus Bradley, who left to become the Titans’ defensive coordinator.

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49ers hire Matt Eberflus as assistant head coach of defense

According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the San Francisco 49ers have reportedly hired Matt Eberflus to serve as the team's new assistant head coach of defense.

Trey Hendrickson News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5

Pursuing Trey Hendrickson Would be a Mistake by the 49ers

Addressing the defensive front is a main goal for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. John Lynch acknowledged that at the NFL scouting combine. But he didn’t need to do that.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?

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Matt Eberflus News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5

49ers Adding Matt Eberflus To Coaching Staff

According to Tom Pelissero, the 49ers are adding former Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus to their coaching staff. His title will be assistant head coach of defense and he’ll work with DC Raheem Morris and HC Kyle Shanahan.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / March 5

49ers rumors: Reporter suggests San Francisco could consider trading Fred Warner

The San Francisco 49ers signed star linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million contract extension in 2025. However, one reporter recently suggested the team might at least consider trading the All-Pro defender—a scenario that wouldn't sit well with the fanbase.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5

This NFL Combine Riser Makes Sense for the 49ers in the Draft

The San Francisco 49ers are going to be looking to add a pass-rushing threat in the 2026 NFL draft this offseason. One of the big winners of the NFL combine was Dani Dennis-Sutton from Penn State.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5

49ers’ Fred Warner confesses how Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford give him nightmares

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to stay much healthier in 2026 after injuries largely did them in during the 2025 season. Although the 49ers were able to power their way through to the divisional round of the playoffs, they ultimately fell apart when they got there, getting blown out by the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

Jon Weeks News / 49ers Webzone / March 5

Details emerge on 49ers long snapper Jon Weeks' contract extension

Details have emerged on the San Francisco 49ers contract extension for long snapper Jon Weeks. General manager John Lynch first revealed the signing last week during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 5

Why the 49ers Should Extend Trent Williams: Protecting Brock Purdy and their Super Bowl Window

The San Francisco 49ers are approaching a critical offseason, and while there will be plenty of discussion about draft picks, free agents, and roster reshaping, one decision should be crystal clear.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5

Ranking Every 49ers Free Agent by Importance of Re-Signing

The San Francisco 49ers do have some free agents that they should not bother re-signing, such as Yetur Gross-Matos, Jason Pinnock, Ben Bartch, Kevin Givens, Kalia Davis, Trent Taylor, and Patrick Taylor. However, that now leaves 14 49ers players who are worth negotiating with in free agency.

Robert Nkemdiche News / 5 GOATs / March 4

Report: Former NFL player Robert Nkemdiche taken to jail after trying to smuggle groceries

Former NFL player Robert Nkemdiche was taken to jail after trying to smuggle groceries, TMZ reported Wednesday. The store did not want to press charges, but police found multiple warrants.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 4

49ers' Trent Williams Details Kyle Shanahan's Coaching Philosophy

Kyle Shanahan’s 2025 season as the San Francisco 49ers head coach arguably still doesn’t get the credit it deserves. He should have won the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year award, an honor he has yet to claim.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 4

49ers linked to free agent linebacker with 20.5 career sacks

One of the NFL's more underrated linebackers is set to hit free agency, and an NFL Media contributor believes he would be an ideal fit for the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 4

49ers fill tight ends coach vacancy with internal promotion

The San Francisco 49ers are filling their tight ends coach vacancy with an internal promotion. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have promoted Cameron Clemmons from assistant offensive line coach to tight ends coach.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 4

49ers bolster offense with first two picks in ESPN mock draft

With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, and he has the San Francisco 49ers addressing two key offensive needs in the first two rounds.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 4

The Complete List of Players the 49ers Should and Should Not Re-Sign

The San Francisco 49ers have a long list of free agents and plenty of decisions to make when it comes to their own free agents before they even begin to think about other teams.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 4

49ers face tougher NFC West as Rams land All-Pro CB

The San Francisco 49ers were already bracing for another demanding NFC West race after sharing the division with two playoff teams from this past season — including the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

Trent Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4

No Progress Between 49ers & Trent Williams

Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, there has been no progress on a revised deal between the 49ers and LT Trent Williams. Garafolo says San Francisco previously

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 4

49ers ’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Combine

For years, the San Francisco 49ers operated as one of the NFL’s deepest and most complete rosters. A grueling 2025 campaign, though, was marked by injuries, contract decisions, and free-agency departures.

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / March 3

49ers' Mac Jones gets bad news about possibly receiving a starting QB job

Will Jones have to wait another year for an opportunity to be a starting QB?

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Kalia Davis News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2

49ers Unlikely To Tender RFA Kalia Davis

Kalia Davis has seen notable year-over-year jumps in playing time during his 49ers tenure. A change of scenery may soon be taking place, though. The 49ers are not expected to place an RFA tender on Davis, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.