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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 22

One Prospect the 49ers Must Avoid in the 2026 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers have positioned themselves well to go in a lot of different directions in the 2026 NFL Draft. One player that seemed like a fit early into the draft season but no longer makes sense is Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 22

Explosive playmaker falls to 49ers in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers could target an offensive playmaker in the 2026 NFL Draft, and T.J. Randall of Pro Football & Sports Network projects the team landing a high-impact weapon for quarterback Brock Purdy.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 22

This Concerning Stat Highlights a Problem for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers still need to learn their lessons from previous seasons. Injuries on both sides of the ball were a frequent recurrence, a revolving door in fact, and while some of those issues may point to the training staff, part of the problem ultimately comes down to age too.

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Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 22

Mike Evans Could Become First 49ers Player in 25 Years to Hit this Stat

Mike Evans choosing to join the San Francisco 49ers is one of the biggest moves in this season's free agency. The 49ers agreed on a three-year, $42.4 million contract with $16.3 million guaranteed.

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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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 22

49ers Draft Strategy: Three Needs, Two Choices—What San Francisco Will (and Should) Do

Mock drafts are coming fast and furious. The Combine numbers are in. Big deals have been signed in free agency, and trades have been consummated, adding valuable picks to some teams and pushing others out of the first round.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Jauan Jennings saga might be down to two teams

Jennings may have priced himself out of multiple teams.

49ers have made a decision about Trent Williams

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 22

Hall of Famer Admits He'd Love to Play With 49ers Current Offense

The San Francisco 49ers' offensive scheme is once again drawing praise from Hall of Famers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the best offensive-minded coaches in the league, consistently designing creative schemes that maximize the strengths of his roster.

Trent Williams News / NHANFL / March 22

49ers Call Trent Williams’ Bluff, Eat $47 Million Cap Hit to Force New Deal

SANTA CLARA, CA — The San Francisco 49ers just flipped the script on the Trent Williams contract negotiations. General Manager John Lynch and the front office explicitly declined the All-Pro left tackle’s $10 million option bonus ahead of Friday’s deadline.

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

The Age-Old Question: Are the 49ers Actually Aged and Old?

Just one month out from the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers are poised to take on their next phase of roster revamping ahead of the 2026 season. After

Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21

Former 49ers DC Robert Saleh Loves to See this Free Agency Signing

Even if Robert Saleh isn't with the San Francisco 49ers anymore, he's still happy to see the organization thrive. The 49ers front office has wasted no time bringing in key names to address roster holes.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21

The Biggest Question the 49ers Still Haven't Answered in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers still haven't answered their biggest question even after free agency opened. To be fair to the front office, they addressed several areas of need.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21

Why R Mason Thomas is a Draft Fit for the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are projected by many to take a pass rusher early in the 2026 NFL Draft. One name that is gaining traction is R. Mason Thomas. What does his fit with the 49ers look like and at what point would the 49ers have to take him?

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21

4 Low-Cost Free Agents the 49ers Should Sign

The San Francisco 49ers have made solid additions to their roster, but there are still a few moves that they could make. We are at the point in free agency where every addition should be a value signing, so who should the 49ers be looking to sign to a modest deal?

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

49ers named as one of the best fits for two free agent defenders

The San Francisco 49ers have made several moves this offseason, improving the 2026 roster over what the team fielded in 2025. Whether or not any of these moves benefit the team beyond this coming season remains to be seen.

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

Details emerge on 49ers one-year deals with WR Christian Kirk, P Corliss Waitman

The San Francisco 49ers added to their wide receiver room on Monday, agreeing to sign former Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk. The 29-year-old from Texas A & M will be entering his ninth NFL season this fall.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21

49ers Post Free Agency WR Depth Chart: This Unit Has to Get Younger

Now that the San Francisco 49ers are nearly two weeks into free agency, they do not have many more moves to make before the 2026 NFL draft. So, what does their receiver room look like right now, and will they still draft at the position?

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21

The Perfect Word to Describe the 49ers' Offseason

The San Francisco 49ers' offseason has had one theme, and it is clear that everyone sees it. San Francisco sees a particular window closing, and they are moving fast to try to capitalize on a Super Bowl before that happens.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 21

49ers have made a decision about Trent Williams

There were rumblings about the Niners potentially trading or releasing their All-Pro left tackle if he didn't agree to a restructured contract. That's why, with the deadline arriving and no imminent deal, they had to make a decision.

49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit

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Jake Tonges News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21