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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
The 49ers have a Tough Free Agency Decision at Kicker this Offseason
The San Francisco 49ers had a better season from their special teams unit in 2025 than they had in recent years. In their end-of-season press conference,
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
What the 49ers Need to Learn From the NFC Championship Game
The San Francisco 49ers had to have been rooting for both teams to lose in the NFC Championship game. Watching two division rivals duke it out for a spot in the Super Bowl has to be nauseating for them, assuming anyone watched.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
Ex-49ers LB highlights practice intensity shift after leaving San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers endured another injury-plagued campaign in 2025. Despite the setbacks, the team still won 12 games and reached the postseason, leaving many to wonder how much further it could have advanced had several key contributors remained healthy.
The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
What the 49ers Need to Learn From the AFC Championship Game
It's a bummer that the San Francisco 49ers were so close to playing in the Super Bowl at their own stadium. If they made it that far, their opponent would've been the New England Patriots, who handed the Denver Broncos a heartbreaking loss at home.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
5 Upcoming Free Agents the 49ers Should Bring Back
A total of 28 players on the San Francisco 49ers will be free agents in March. Some players will sign with another team in free agency, while others will return.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
NFL.com names 49ers tight end a 'no-brainer' offseason re-signing
The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to have 28 players hit free agency this offseason, but NFL Media contributor Kevin Patra believes one offensive playmaker stands out as a clear priority to retain given the current circumstances.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
49ers address the trenches in CBS Sports 2026 NFL mock draft
Blake Brockermeyer released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft for CBS Sports. While some projections have the San Francisco 49ers going in other directions, Brockermeyer believes head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch should prioritize one of the team's most pressing needs: the defensive line.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26
49ers rumors: Insider suggests Maxx Crosby, Trey Hendrickson, Kyle Pitts as potential splash moves
The San Francisco 49ers overcame plenty of adversity during the 2025 NFL season. San Francisco dealt with several injuries to key players throughout the season.
Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26
Would 49ers pass up Mac Jones trade offer with 3rd-round pick?
Recently, the San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 season came to an end with a road demolition at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
Steve Young Urges the 49ers to Address this Critical Weakness
A recurring theme in Kyle Shanahan’s offenses is a relative lack of investment in the offensive line. The reality is, the San Francisco 49ers need to start investing in the offensive line.
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 / January 26
49ers add receiver, running back in 3-round NFL mock draft
Alec Elijah of Pro Football and Sports Network (PFSN) released a three-round 2026 NFL mock draft projecting the San Francisco 49ers to address multiple roster needs—though notably not the offensive or defensive lines, two areas widely viewed as priorities.
Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
Projecting a Jauan Jennings Extension with 49ers Before Free Agency
The San Francisco 49ers have a tough decision to make when it comes to Jauan Jennings and his contract. The two tried to work out a deal this offseason but only came up with a revised salary for the one season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
49ers add potential George Kittle successor in Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft
George Kittle's timeline for returning in the 2026 NFL season remains uncertain, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to perform at his usual All-Pro level once he does.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
49ers roster decisions loom: These 28 players are scheduled to become free agents
NFL free agency officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, with impending free agents permitted to negotiate with other teams during the legal tampering period, which begins two days earlier.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
Six Biggest 49ers Takeaways from the NFL's Conference Championships
Two teams will face off in the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in a couple weeks, and as we know, the 49ers won't be one of them. Instead, the teams will be the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 25
How Free Agency could Reshape the 49ers' Linebacker Room
The San Francisco 49ers have some big decisions to make on the roster before the 2026 season. One position that could have a lot of personnel movement is the linebacker room.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
NFL insider predicts 49ers could trade Mac Jones to this NFC team
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that he expects backup quarterback Mac Jones to remain with the team during the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
49ers' Deommodore Lenoir, Dee Winters fined for unnecessary roughness against Seahawks
The NFL has issued fines stemming from the Divisional Round matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and two 49ers defenders were among those penalized.
Robert Saleh News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
49ers were prepared to lose assistant to Robert Saleh, Titans—but move now unlikely
The San Francisco 49ers appeared poised to lose assistant defensive line coach Greg Scruggs to newly hired Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh, the team's former defensive coordinator.
Gary Kubiak News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24
49ers OC Klay Kubiak No Longer Considering HC Jobs
Dianna Russini reports that 49ers OC Klay Kubiak has removed himself from any head coaching vacancies around the league. Russini adds that while the Steelers and Raiders requested interviews with Kubiak, he will remain in San Francisco and prefers working with HC Kyle Shanahan.
Mac Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24
49ers Don’t Expect To Trade Mac Jones
Then in the market for a capable backup to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, the 49ers brought in Mac Jones on a two-year, $7MM contract last March. The move paid off in 2025 for San Francisco, which earned a playoff berth despite turning to Jones as its starter for almost half the season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
49ers will dig deep on viral conspiracy theory about their injuries
Midway through January, a viral theory sent shockwaves through Niners Nation and NFL social media. The team didn't dismiss it out of hand.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
Teams interested in trading for 49ers QB Mac Jones get bad news
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones recently made it known he believes he is "a starter in this league." He may have to wait another year to get an opportunity to prove that.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
49ers GM John Lynch admits $120M mistake with Brandon Aiyuk update
The San Francisco 49ers clearly regret making Brandon Aiyuk one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
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