One of the most intriguing parts about training camp is seeing how the rookies perform. This is where their development and opportunities arise. It’ll be emphasized for the San Francisco 49ers since they had a scrutinized draft.
The San Francisco 49ers arguably have one of the NFL's strongest quarterback rooms, with Brock Purdy entrenched as the starter and Mac Jones serving as one of the league's most proven backups.
All signs continue to point toward San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle achieving his goal of returning for Week 1 of the 2026 season, when the 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
So far, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has played 137 total games in the NFL. This will be his 10th year representing the City by the Bay, making him a new name to feature on the 49ers' ten-year wall after being drafted in the fifth round.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
As the San Francisco 49ers get ready for training camp, it is a good time to see which positions are lacking compared to others on the depth chart. What does a ranking of the position groups look like with an emphasis on the depth at the position?
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had a stellar comeback last season after playing just four games in 2024 due to a knee injury. There were concerns that he might have lost his explosiveness and agility, but he quickly put them to bed.
Training camp is always a time of excitement and new beginnings! There's an electric atmosphere where every player feels sensational, every rookie is making waves, and every assistant coach has a fresh strategy they believe could be a game-changer.
The San Francisco 49ers are widely regarded as one of the NFL's most talented teams. However, questions remain about the aging core of the roster and the team's recent injury history.
There will be plenty of talking points surrounding the San Francisco 49ers as training camp gets underway on Saturday, July 26. I love training camp. It's one of the best times of the year because teams gain a clearer understanding of their roster before the inevitable 53-man selection at the end of August.
The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk and tight end George Kittle are both open to Deebo Samuel returning to the San Francisco 49ers. Samuel shared an Instagram post reading, "Let the chips fall where they may," and the two All-Pros said they have guest rooms available if needed.
Many questioned the San Francisco 49ers' decision to use their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft—No. 33 overall—on former Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, with some viewing the pick as a reach.
49ers cornerback Renardo Green was a full-time starter in 2025, but as he enters his third season, his spot may not be secure. Green will go into training camp “on the hot seat,” per Cam Inman of the Mercury News.
While the Los Angeles Rams are viewed by many as the favorites to win Super Bowl LXI, Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr believes several talented teams have a legitimate chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at SoFi Stadium in February 2027—including the San Francisco 49ers.
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains a free agent, fueling speculation about a possible return to the team. Two of his former teammates—tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk—have already made it clear they would welcome a reunion.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is entering his fifth NFL season. His former college teammate, Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, recently said Purdy has yet to reach his full potential.
The San Francisco 49ers are less than two months away from kicking off their 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Among the many marquee games on the schedule for the 49ers this year is a mid-November game on the road against the Dallas Cowboys in a matchup of historical NFC powerhouses.
The San Francisco 49ers have unveiled their uniform schedule for the 2026 season, giving fans an early look at what the team will wear each week. In addition
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping for much better luck on the injury front this season after they were ravaged in that department in 2025. Among the many 49ers players who missed significant time due to injury was Fred Warner, who missed the second half of the season and the playoffs due to an ankle injury but is healthy heading into this year.
The absence of defensive end Nick Bosa had a devastating impact on the San Francisco 49ers defense last season. With the team's premier pass rusher sidelined by a torn ACL, the defense managed just 20 sacks—the fewest in the NFL.
Training camp will be critical for 49ers pass rushers Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams on the health front. Full clearance in both cases in time for Week 1 would not come as a surprise, although there is still progress to be made regarding ACL recoveries for that to take place.
George Kittle pleaded his grass-related case one last time before the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on U.S. soil. The San Francisco 49ers tight end attended Sunday’s championship match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jack Bouwmeester was originally set to join the 49ers as an undrafted free agent this spring. His arrival with the team has been delayed, but it is now official.