After injuries limited him to just four games in 2024, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey fell off Pro Football Focus' (PFF) Top 101 list.
Jones became the subject of trade rumors as far back as this past fall after he went 5-3 across eight starts when San Francisco QB1 Brock Purdy was sidelined with a toe issue.
Championship windows narrow gradually. They are tightened by contracts, age curves, and the unforgiving math of the salary cap. The San Francisco 49ers will see and feel all of those in the 2026 offseason.
It's been a month since the San Francisco 49ers had their 2025 season come to an end. They're still in the early stages of the offseason with the NFL Scouting Combine marking their first significant event.
As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.
The San Francisco 49ers are widely expected to address their offensive line this offseason, with many analysts projecting the team to invest a premium draft pick in the unit.
It's been an impressive tenure for Jauan Jennings with the San Francisco 49ers. He's been a solid contributor since 2021. Jennings' efforts early on earned him the nickname "Third and Jauan" from fans.
Mac Jones was one of the top performers on the San Francisco 49ers in 2026. To win five games with him, a backup quarterback, is extraordinary and nothing short of impressive.
The quarterback position is always the most interesting in the NFL. You need to have your guy, and even when you do, the question of how strong the backup is and how much you are looking into the future will always linger.
What a difference a season made for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz. The veteran offensive lineman made his debut on Pro Football Focus' (PFF) list of the top 101 players of the 2025 NFL season, checking in at No.
The Miami Dolphins recently announced they will be releasing veteran wide receiver Tyreek Hill. With wide receiver ranking among the San Francisco 49ers’ biggest offseason needs, it is only natural to question whether they should explore signing him.
The secondary could be one of several position groups the San Francisco 49ers target this offseason, particularly if they hope to keep pace with the offensive firepower of NFC West rivals like the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his second 2026 NFL mock draft for NFL.com, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to continue investing in their defensive line.
The end of the 2025 NFL season brings rankings across a wide range of metrics, and perhaps surprisingly, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy finished 81st on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 NFL players list.
The San Francisco 49ers are one of the teams that should be considered close to a Super Bowl. They were playing the Seattle Seahawks in a game that would decide the one seed, and Seattle rode the one seed all the way to the Super Bowl.
Days after winning Super Bowl LX with a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots on February 8, the Seattle Seahawks lost offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Las Vegas Raiders.
The San Francisco 49ers need to look to find an upgrade at left guard this offseason. Fortunately for them, there appears to be a strong list of available options set to hit free agency.
The San Francisco 49ers are in a difficult position when it comes to Jauan Jennings and his upcoming contract. Jennings has developed into a reliable starting wide receiver and has earned a raise.
Brock Purdy was the catalyst behind the San Francisco 49ers' late-season run, before the loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the finale, accounting for 19 touchdowns (three rushing) in that six-game win streak.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers have no intentions to trade quarterback Mac Jones. Yet, his name keeps coming up in trade speculation.
One area of improvement for the San Francisco 49ers is with their pass rush. With Nick Bosa suffering a season-ending injury, their pass rush was completely obsolete.
The San Francisco 49ers have lost an asset to an NFC West rival, and tight end George Kittle isn’t happy about it. On Sunday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported that the Seattle Seahawks are bringing in 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury to be their offensive coordinator.
Per Over the Cap, the 49ers are extending an Exclusive Rights tender to OT Austen Pleasants. Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.
Kendrick Bourne returned to the 49ers in 2025. The veteran wideout is set to reach the open market next month, but his preference would be to continue his second San Francisco stint.