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49ers' Brock Purdy did manage to end one Patrick Mahomes run with his spectacular 2023 season

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Why the 49ers ultimately landed on S Malik Mustapha in the fourth round

The 49ers addressed the safety position with their first fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers addressed safety in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha, adding depth to the position.

Deebo Samuel News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

49ers WR Deebo Samuel teases 'big news' in NFL UK social media post

In a post shared by the official "NFL UK & Ireland" social media account, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel recently hinted at something noteworthy on the horizon.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 0 minutes ago

Rival executive believes San Francisco 49ers see Ricky Pearsall as their version of Puka Nacua

The San Francisco 49ers taking Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick in the first round was viewed as one of the more surprising selections of the 2024 NFL Draft, and at least one NFL executive believes it may have been motivated by the success of a player in the Niners' own division.

Talanoa Hufanga News / FanNation All 49ers / 40 minutes ago

Why Talanoa Hufanga is the 49ers' Most Important Addition of 2024

The 49ers added and released lots of players this offseason, but none of those moves truly improved the roster in a significant way for 2024. Leonard Floyd was a solid signing, and Maliek Collins was a nice trade acquisition.

San Francisco 49ers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

The story behind Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk 49ers trade buzz

The San Francisco 49ers were one team that were constantly in the headlines throughout the draft cycle, but not for the reasons one would hope for. The 49ers were the subject of endless trade rumors surrounding both starting wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 58 minutes ago

Have the 49ers Improved their Run Defense?

One of the 49ers' only weaknesses last season was their run defense. Have the 49ers made it better? In 2023, the 49ers gave up 4.1 yards per carry, which ranked 14th out of 32 teams.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 12 minutes ago

Is there an opportunity for a new third leading wide receiver for the 49ers in 2024?

There’s some new blood on the roster, and there will be opportunities for all. But who will take advantage? After the 49ers selected two wide receivers in the 2024 NFL draft, speculation has run rampant about a shift to a more pass-heavy offensive plan and one of the rookies seizing more playing time.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

Would you want the 49ers to play on a holiday again?

They did last year. Twice. Tell us about that experience. Last season, the San Francisco 49ers played the maximum number of primetime games. That’ll likely be the case as long as the organization continues to make deep annual playoff runs.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 43 minutes ago

How the 49ers Can Make Their Offense More Explosive

The 49ers had one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL last season. They had 75 passes that gained at least 20 yards last season -- tops in the NFL, which is impressive, considering their starting quarterback, Brock Purdy, doesn't exactly have a strong arm.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

5 San Francisco 49ers players who are candidates to be traded following the 2024 NFL Draft

For the San Francisco 49ers, the pressure to finally deliver a sixth Super Bowl title will be ratcheted up during a 2024 season that is likely to serve as quarterback Brock Purdy's final cheap year.

Deebo Samuel News / 49ers Webzone / 14 minutes ago

When the 49ers reportedly ceased entertaining Deebo Samuel trade offers

Last week, general manager John Lynch acknowledged that trade discussions often occur before and during the draft. Such talks reportedly included discussions about wide receiver Deebo Samuel, particularly after the San Francisco 49ers selected Ricky Pearsall with the No.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / 27 minutes ago

AFC executive believes 49ers envision using Ricky Pearsall like this rival receiver

While Ricky Pearsall might not have been available by the time the San Francisco 49ers' second-round pick rolled around, initially at No. 63 overall, questions linger about whether he warranted the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 59 minutes ago

Where the 49ers' strength of schedule for the 2024 season ranks

We'll have to wait a little longer for the official release of the 2024 NFL schedule. However, each team's opponents have been known for some time. NFL.com writer Kevin Patra recently ranked each team's strength of schedule based on those opponents.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 13 minutes ago

49ers roster: Is safety position already locked in?

The 49ers will enter their offseason with question marks all over their roster. There’ll be position battles for starting jobs at some spots, but mostly the club will be looking to sort out how its depth is going to look.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 6 minutes ago

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel teases big news on the horizon while meeting F1 star Lando Norris

The San Francisco 49ers have not played a game in the United Kingdom since 2013, but wide receiver Deebo Samuel dropped a hint that could be about to change.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 59 minutes ago

How 49ers 2023 draft class can make up for holes in 2024 class

The 49ers didn’t address a couple needs in this year’s draft, most notably at tight end and on the defensive line. San Francisco has quality starters at both of those spots, but depth is a big enough issue that both positions landed on our list of the team’s priorities for the 2024 draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

San Francisco 49ers' selection of Ricky Pearsall could make life much easier for Christian McCaffrey

One of the big questions following the San Francisco 49ers' selection of Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft surrounded how he would fit into an offense already featuring Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 13 hours ago

Terrell Owens reacts to 49ers' handling of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel

Rumors swirled around the statuses of San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. In the end, both players remained on the roster, and the speculation surrounding the two star players dwindled.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Ex-GM: 49ers can avoid breaking the bank on Purdy extension

Ex-GM confident 49ers can avoid breaking the bank on Brock Purdy extension

There’s no question the San Francisco 49ers are reaping the benefits of having quarterback Brock Purdy still on a rookie contract. But it's time for brass to start planning for that deal to expire.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / 17 hours ago