San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Christian Kirk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

49ers Make Five Moves, Activate WR Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers announced Saturday that they’ve processed five roster moves for Week 7. The full list includes: 49ers signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / October 24

San Francisco 49ers Facing Very Real Possibility Of Not Having Enough Players For Week 7 vs. Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers will be without Nick Bosa again when they take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. The star defensive end hurt his calf in practice before Week 3 and has already missed four games in a row.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers Are Dominating the Red Zone on Both Sides of the Ball

The San Francisco 49ers have established themselves as one of the NFL's most efficient offenses this season, and their performance inside the red zone has been a major reason why.

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Why the 49ers Will Lose to the Falcons in Week 7

A chance at 7-0 is staring the San Francisco 49ers square in the face. All they have to do is take care of business on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers potential trade options reportedly available

The San Francisco 49ers have some decisions to make before the November 10 trade deadline, and a couple of recent reports suggest there could be some interesting players available if other teams decide to sell.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

Kyle Shanahan sees great potential in 49ers defensive linemen Romello Height, Keion White

The San Francisco 49ers are getting a lot of production from a few young defensive linemen, and Kyle Shanahan believes there's more to come from both Romello Height and Keion White.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers vs. Falcons: 5 Players to Watch in Week 7 matchup

Not the strongest second half, but a hot start and just enough defense preserved a 23-17 win for the San Francisco 49ers last Monday night, running their record to an unblemished 6-0.

Nick Bosa News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

49ers Optimistic About Post-Bye Nick Bosa Return

The 49ers could have Nick Bosa back after their bye week. There is a “high level of optimism” that the star edge rusher will be able to return against the Raiders in Week 9, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers Kyle Shanahan reveals issues with Brock Purdy's helmet communication

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't always know when quarterback Brock Purdy fails to hear a play call. Sometimes, he doesn't find out until someone on the sideline alerts him.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 24

ESPN Analytics Predicts the 49ers Will Make NFL History by the End of This Season

With a 6-0 record, the San Francisco 49ers have increasingly been starting to look like the best team in the NFL over the last few weeks. They have already defeated the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos and the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, teams that each won at least 12 games last year, despite many injuries to key players.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers ranked as NFL's scariest team ahead of Halloween

Do you like scary movies? If you're a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, you do, because your team is the scariest show on grass right now. The 49ers are undefeated through six games, and according to one recent ranking, they're also the team nobody in the NFL should want to see lining up across from them.

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers vs. Falcons: 3 Keys to Beat Atlanta in Week 7

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-0, and their undefeated season faces another challenge as they travel to Atlanta for a Week 7 matchup against the Falcons.

Mike Evans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

49ers Week 7 injury report vs. Falcons: Who will step up for SF with Mike Evans potentially out

The San Francisco 49ers have been brilliant to this point in the season and they have managed an undefeated record (6-0) as they prepare for their final game before the bye week.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 24

There Has Been One Big Key to the 49ers’ Resurgent Ground Game This Season

The San Francisco 49ers are taking a 6-0 record into this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. One thing the Falcons do well, other than leveraging the great talents of star running back Bijan Robinson, is stopping other teams from running the football.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers Have Enough to Beat the Falcons and Reach 7-0

Six games, six wins. The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from entering their bye week undefeated, something few expected given the injuries they've endured.

San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / October 24

'Unique Situation' – 49ers Dealt With Major Blow as at Least 6 Players Ruled Out Ahead of Falcons Game

The San Francisco 49ers have stormed through the first six games of the 2026 NFL season without a loss. But keeping that perfect record intact could prove difficult this Sunday, when they face the Atlanta Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 23

49ers Are Finding Success With One of the NFL's Most Unusual Offenses

The San Francisco 49ers have taken a different approach to offensive personnel than most NFL teams, and their production shows just how effective that strategy has been.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 23

49ers terminate contract of 8-year NFL veteran on Friday

The move, announced by the team, appears timed to create an opening for wide receiver Christian Kirk, who has been working his way back from injured reserve after a calf injury that kept him sidelined since training camp.

Unbeaten 49ers potentially depleted at WR with uneven Falcons looming

Rams' Sean McVay won't like what Roger Goodell said about future NFL games in Australia

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

49ers Released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo

The San Francisco 49ers announced they officially released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. Matt Barrows notes that this could be to make room for WR Christian Kirk to be activated from injured reserve. Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Rams' Sean McVay won't like what Roger Goodell said about future NFL games in Australia

"We look at the Australia game as a tremendous success on really every level," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently said, as Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk shared on Thursday.

Roger Goodell reacts to NFLPA call to investigate Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts medical situation

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Tom Brady News / Trade Talk Sports / October 22

Tom Brady Sees Something Special in the 49ers

There’s something about an undefeated football team that makes people start wondering just how far it can go. The San Francisco 49ers are 6–0 after beating Washington 23–17, and Tom Brady isn’t waiting for the perfect moment to give them some credit.