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Assessing the 49ers’ Short- and Long-Term Outlook at Wide Receiver

The San Francisco 49ers desperately need a wide receiver this offseason. Brandon Aiyuk is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Jauan Jennings could also walk out the door, as his reported valuation appears too high for the 49ers.

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Is Mike Evans or Alec Pierce the better move for the 49ers?

Roster construction in the NFL is rarely about simply finding talent, although that is the most important aspect. It's also about timing and, more importantly, juggling the financial implications.

San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / March 2

49ers Burn Through 5 Defensive Coordinators In 5 Years—Dead Last In Sacks As Power Struggle Explodes

So picture this. It’s the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, cameras everywhere, mics in faces, and John Lynch — the man running one of the most iconic franchises in football — gets asked a pretty basic question about his shiny new defensive coordinator.

San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / March 2

NFL’s Most Decorated Tackle Faces Release At 38—49ers Chose Purdy’s $53M Deal Over Hall Of Famer

John Lynch walked to the podium Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and talked like he was delivering a jersey‑retirement speech. The 49ers general

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

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Renardo Green News / Gridiron Heroics / March 1

'He Seemed To Fall Out of Favor': 49ers CB Predicted to Have 80% Chance of Getting Traded

Renardo Green’s future with the San Francisco 49ers is drawing increasing scrutiny as trade speculation intensifies across the league. NFL projections now place the cornerback at an 80 percent chance of being dealt before the 2026 season.

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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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 1

Where 49ers' Fred Warner Ranks among PFF's Highest-Graded Linebackers

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 campaign was nearly defined by injuries on both sides of the ball. When Nick Bosa went down in Week 3 with another torn ACL, it was a brutal loss.

Brock Purdy News / A to Z Sports / March 1

49ers land an offensive weapon that would make Brock Purdy's life easier in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers dealt with worse injury luck than just about anyone during the 2025 season. Yet they still found a way to make the NFC playoffs and finish the regular season with an impressive 12-5 record.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 1

ESPN names three potential free agent targets for 49ers

We are just over a week away from the start of NFL free agency, and predictions are floating around regarding what the San Francisco 49ers might do. The team has several needs, in particular at wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 1

Don't Forget what Mac Jones Previously Said About his 49ers Future

Mac Jones’ future with the San Francisco 49ers remains a hot topic, and the conversation isn’t going away anytime soon. Realistically, he won’t be moved unless a solid trade offer comes in.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 1

Packers free agent WR linked to ‘sneaky’ 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are currently looking for ways to improve their roster as the NFL free agency period approaches next week. The 49ers are coming off an injury-plagued 2025 season that saw them bow out in the second round of the playoffs against the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 1

49ers Draft Watch: Day 3 NFL Combine Risers and Fallers Shake Up Offensive Rankings

Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine featured quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers — and speed dominated the conversation inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

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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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 1

NFL Expert Links this 49ers Wide Receiver to the Seattle Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers desperately need to make some big choices this offseason at defensive end, along the offensive line, and just as importantly, at wide receiver.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

Why the 49ers Should Take a Guard in Round 1 of the NFL Draft

While most experts expect the 49ers to spend another first-round pick on a defenisve lineman this year, it's time for the 49ers to get serious about the other side of the trenches.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

One Realistic Receiver Signing the 49ers Can Make in Free Agency

It won't be surprising to see if the San Francisco 49ers sign a wide receiver in free agency. If anything, it would be shocking if they didn't. That's a position of desperate need for the 49ers, specifically a receiver that can win one-on-one matchups with speed and crisp route-running.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 28

49ers NFL Combine Watch: Defensive Backs and Tight Ends Risers and Fallers

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine continued Thursday with defensive backs and tight ends taking the field, and several performances could directly impact the San Francisco 49ers' draft plans.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

One Positive Takeaway for the 49ers From NFLPA Report Card

The San Francisco 49ers should be feeling pretty good about themselves after the NFL Players Association's 2026 report card was revealed. They received plenty of positive grades, except for two categories in which they were poor.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 28

Analyzing the 49ers cornerback options: Draft, free agency, and the Renardo Green scenario

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 off-season with a clear mandate: solidify their secondary, particularly at the cornerback position. Recent trade

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

A Bet on Upside for the San Francisco 49ers in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers are going to need to upgrade their defensive line, and they know it. Improving the front will likely require a combination of free agency and the NFL Draft.

John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

John Lynch Explains How Two International Games Will Impact the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers will face the toughest schedule in the NFL this upcoming 2026 season. The 49ers will travel to Melbourne, Australia, for Week 1 of the NFL season to face off against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 25

49ers GM admits there is a price for Mac Jones

While most NFL teams struggle to find their starting quarterback, the San Francisco 49ers may have two. They've continued to say they won't trade Jones, GM John Lynch recently admitted there is a price for Jones.

49ers reportedly could do Mac Jones a favor amid trade rumors

Signing Joey Bosa would be a costly mistake for 49ers

49ers GM shares crucial Trent Williams update

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