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Baldy names 49ers' top offseason priority to close the NFC gap

Much was made of Robert Saleh's return to the San Francisco 49ers last season and the potential impact it could have on the defense. Instead, injuries ravaged the unit, and the results reflected it.

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Why Alijah Vera-Tucker is a Risk the 49ers Could Take in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers have a tough decision to make on the offensive line this offseason. They need to upgrade at left guard, and there are plenty of free agents with the capability to make it happen.

Spencer Burford News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 3

Why the San Francisco 49ers Could Prioritize this In-House Free Agent

The San Francisco 49ers do not have a long list of free agents that they should be bringing back this offseason. The majority of them are depth players or players who did not live up to their past deals.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers' Fred Warner settles the debate: Where does Brock Purdy rank among NFL QBs?

The debate over where Brock Purdy ranks among the NFL's elite passers remains a hot topic. However, for San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, there is no debate—Purdy is the gold standard in the league.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers' Fred Warner shares exciting recovery update

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner was on the verge of returning for the playoffs. Had the team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, Warner is confident he would have been ready for the NFC Championship Game.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 3

How the 49ers Helped the Seahawks be Prepared for the Super Bowl

SAN JOSE -- A significant factor in the Seattle Seahawks being in the Super Bowl is thanks to the San Francisco 49ers. Losing to Seattle the last two times benefited them greatly.

Jed York News / The SportsRush / February 3

49ers Owner Jed York Breaks Silence on the Viral Electrical Substation Theory

After the San Francisco 49ers’ season came to a brutal end in the Divisional Round with a 41-6 blowout loss to the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks, a familiar feeling set in for the fans.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers owner: Shanahan a 'no-brainer' for Coach of the Year, expectations for 2026

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York spoke with Kay Adams on Tuesday, making it clear who he believes deserves NFL Coach of the Year—and the answer is no surprise: head coach Kyle Shanahan.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 3

Jerry Rice Wants to Have a 49ers Statue at Levi's Stadium

Jerry Rice is a San Francisco 49ers legend. The word “legend” is thrown around a lot in sports, but if it were measured by simple criteria of greatness, longevity, and loyalty, Rice fits the description perfectly.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers owner open to honoring Jerry Rice with statue at Levi's Stadium

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice recently shared that he would be emotional if the team chose to honor him with a statue at Levi's Stadium. "I would love that, to be honest with you," Rice, who is preparing to coach the Pro Bowl flag football game, said on Monday.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers offseason priority: Bolster the wide receiver room

The San Francisco 49ers face multiple roster needs heading into the 2026 offseason. Kevin Patra of NFL.com recently highlighted one key move every NFC team should make, and for the 49ers, he believes the focus should be on adding depth to the wide receiver room.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers do-over: Who should have been selected at No. 11 in the 2025 NFL Draft?

The San Francisco 49ers used the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft—along with two additional selections later in the draft—to reinforce the defensive trenches.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers reflection: Best and worst free-agent signings from 2025

Pro Football Focus (PFF) contributor Bradley Locker recently revisited the 2025 offseason, highlighting the best and worst free-agent signings across the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

John Lynch's 49ers draft record: Analyzing early misses vs. Day 3 gems

San Francisco 49ers beat writer Grant Cohn recently wrote an article on how poor general manager John Lynch is in drafting. Cohn looks at the first three rounds, and though he makes a counting error (he says Lynch has taken 41 players when it is 30), he is not wrong that Lynch has not been stellar and has made some notable misses.