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49ers, Kyle Shanahan lose another top assistant to Titans

As expected, the Tennessee Titans have made a move to hire San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley, bringing him on as their new defensive coordinator.

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CBS Sports links 49ers to Joey Bosa, other key NFL free agents

After finishing the 2025 season with a league-low 20 sacks, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to prioritize pass-rush help this offseason, whether through NFL free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What the 49ers Should Do with Free Agent Kendrick Bourne

The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make when it comes to Kendrick Bourne this offseason. The veteran is due to hit free agency and while the 49ers can afford to bring him back, the question is whether they should or not. If it were up to Bourne, he would likely be back on the 49ers next year.

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49ers go in unexpected direction in latest NFL.com 2026 mock draft

Respected NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein released his first 2026 NFL mock draft, and he has the San Francisco 49ers going in an unexpected direction with their first-round selection.

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How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

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49ers defensive assistant expected to join Packers

The mystery surrounding the removal of defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks from the San Francisco 49ers' official coaching staff page may have been solved.

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Which 49ers are finalists for major NFL awards?

NFL award season has arrived, and several members of the San Francisco 49ers are in the spotlight for league-wide honors. In January, it was announced that multiple 49ers were named finalists across several major NFL awards, with winners set to be revealed at NFL Honors on Thursday, February 5, in San Francisco.

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The Worst Free-Agent Signing the 49ers Made this Season

During last year’s NFL free agency, the San Francisco 49ers signed 11 players in preparation for the 2025 season. It was part of a mini-rebuild. Multiple key veterans departed for other franchises.

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49ers owner Jed York announces promotion to take over his CEO job

Since 2010, San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has been operating as the franchise’s chief executive officer. But now, York has done a bit of restructuring.

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The Pros and Cons of the 49ers Hiring Raheem Morris as Their DC

The San Francisco 49ers hired Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator. The announcement came almost immediately after the Arizona Cardinals passed on Morris for their head coaching position, so it appears that Morris was the favorite all along; the 49ers just had to make sure he was available.

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How Raheem Morris Impacts the 49ers' Shopping List on Defense

The 49ers have hired former Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator. Morris has run multiple fronts and prefers versatile players in hybrid roles.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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This 49ers Free Agent Cannot be in Their Plans Anymore

The San Francisco 49ers decided to go into the 2025 season with Ben Bartch projected to start at left guard despite 598 snaps on the field from 2022-24.

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NFL insider: 49ers could lose top assistant after Raheem Morris hire

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly found their new defensive coordinator on Sunday, hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. The team also interviewed two other candidates: 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley and Las Vegas Raiders pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Joe Woods.

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The 49ers Must Monitor the Status of this Pending Free Agent

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to address the left guard position this offseason, and one positive factor is the number of viable options currently available.

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49ers add big, physical wide receiver in 2026 NFL mock draft

CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to address a major offensive need in the first round.