San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 6

49ers might not be done adding WRs after Deebo Samuel's return

New year, same old issues for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. The season hasn't even started, yet they're already dealing with multiple injuries at wide receiver.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel's one-year contract includes intriguing incentive details

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

49ers CB Upton Stout embracing training camp challenge ahead of 2026 season

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 6

49ers underperform in latest 2026 season prediction

While the San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with Super Bowl aspirations, they'll have to navigate one of the NFL's toughest divisions. The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl LXI favorite Los Angeles Rams stand in the way of an NFC West title.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 6

How Veteran Teammates Are Helping 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling Develop

There are plenty of eyes on San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling this season. The 49ers selected Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick after trading out of the first round.

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The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the players with the most career touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / August 6

San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Crisis Deepens: 3 Trade Targets San Francisco Must Pursue Now

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers are dropping like flies. Assumed breakout star Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season after a nagging PCL injury failed to heal.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 6

The 49ers Player with the Most to Gain in the Preseason

One of the most important players to watch throughout the San Francisco 49ers' preseason is going to be second-year quarterback Kurtis Rourke. Considering

San Francisco 49ers News / EasySportz / August 6

The 49ers Already Have a Major Problem

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t even played a preseason game yet, and somehow their injury report already looks like something you’d expect to see in December.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Aiyuk gets expected bad news following Commanders' Diggs decision

49ers' Brandon Aiyuk gets expected bad news following Commanders' Stefon Diggs decision

The Commanders have been linked with Aiyuk during the summer.

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Commanders signing Stefon Diggs makes sense for multiple reasons

Did Commanders land one of the biggest steals of NFL offseason with Stefon Diggs addition?

The '2023 NFL 1K-yard receivers' quiz

Brandon Aiyuk News / HITC / August 6

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL future remains uncertain without eligibility to play, unless he takes one step

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s status as an ineligible player has continued for over eight months, and he can’t attempt an NFL return unless he takes one step.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

49ers already dealing with staggering injury totals during training camp

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most injured teams in the league in recent years, and training camp has continued that trend. Their offense has been crushed, with Ricky Pearsall out for the year and Mike Evans already on the shelf.

Deebo Samuel News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 5

Why the 49ers Have Pulled Off a Masterclass With Deebo Samuel's Contract

The San Francisco 49ers bringing back Deebo Samuel wasn't a surprise. It was going to happen eventually. But the 49ers had no other choice after the news that Ricky Pearsall was still dealing with his PCL injury, forcing him to undergo surgery and miss the entire upcoming season.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Two San Francisco 49ers Crack Top 99 Defenders List for 2026

The San Francisco 49ers have several star players on the roster. You can't talk about the best tight ends or running backs in the league without mentioning George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 5

49ers training camp: Brock Purdy dances, Romello Height shines, other practice notes

The San Francisco 49ers held their seventh full training camp practice on Wednesday as they continued preparations for the 2026 NFL season. Defensive end Cameron Sample has not been practicing due to a knee injury.

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Christian McCaffrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey gets pivotal training camp update

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey isn’t concerned with the discussions surrounding his upcoming 30th birthday. During training camp, ESPN’s Nick Wagoner reported that McCaffrey dismissed outside commentary about the longevity of running backs, emphasizing that age is just a number.

Upton Stout News / 49ers Webzone / August 5

49ers CB Upton Stout embracing training camp challenge ahead of 2026 season

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Upton Stout appears poised to lock down the nickel role heading into the 2026 season. The second-year defensive back says this training camp has been a valuable opportunity to build on his rookie campaign by competing against an upgraded group of receivers.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / August 5

The 49ers Had 20 Injuries At Practice on Wednesday

The 49ers have been one of the NFL's most injury-riddled teams in recent years. San Francisco has had to deal with injuries to key players like Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy and others.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 5

49ers training camp day 7: Injuries continue to pile up, Brock Purdy shines, more quick hits

The San Francisco 49ers' injury list somehow got even longer on Wednesday, forcing another round of roster moves while creating opportunities for players lower on the depth chart.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 5

49ers Continue Shuffling Roster with Three More Moves on Wednesday

The San Francisco 49ers have been busy on Wednesday. The team is practicing once again, but that doesn't mean the roster is being shuffled around at the bottom.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Commanders seemingly make decision on Diggs, Aiyuk

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Diggs and Aiyuk are two big-name wide receivers who had repeatedly been linked with a Commanders team that could use some help at the position since this past spring.

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 5

49ers Make Multiple Roster Moves

Defensive end Cameron Sample signed with the 49ers in April, but he is already on his way out of the organization four months later. The 49ers released Sample on Wednesday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

49ers Made Two Corresponding Cuts To This Morning’s Moves

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have waived DT Kevin Givens and DE Cameron Sample. Those transactions make room for DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and WR KhaDarel Hodge, signed this morning. Hodge, 31, wound up going undrafted out of Prairie View A&M back in 2018.