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49ers add developmental prospect in Mel Kiper's latest 2026 mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers could use the 2026 NFL Draft to secure a long-term successor to veteran left tackle Trent Williams. The question isn't whether the need exists — it's how early they're willing to address it.

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NFL Draft Positions the 49ers Will Focus on at the Combine

The NFL Combine has officially begun. This is the first step for the San Francisco 49ers to work towards improving their team. It helps them gain more information on players for the NFL draft in two months.

San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / February 24

NFL Dumps Record 38,100-Mile Schedule On 49ers As Players Call It ‘Unfair’

The San Francisco 49ers just got handed the most brutal travel schedule in NFL history. We’re talking 38,100-plus round-trip miles for the 2026 season — obliterating the Los Angeles Chargers’ 37,086-mile record from just last year.

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Christian McCaffrey Reacts After Former Teammate Announces Retirement

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had one of the best seasons of his career in 2025. He played all 17 games in the regular season for the Niners, registering 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns on 311 carries.

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How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 23

49ers’ Mac Jones trade expected to land ‘big offers’ from Vikings, others

Mac Jones might be the most valuable insurance policy in the NFL right now. After a rocky start to his career in New England, the former first-round pick has reinvented himself as a high-end backup for the San Francisco 49ers, and the trade phones are ringing off the hook.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

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.

Jake Tonges News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

How 49ers' Jake Tonges Went From Overlooked to a Top-10 Tight End

The San Francisco 49ers demonstrated multiple examples of exceptional coaching in 2025. Despite injuries on both sides of the ball all season, including devastating season-ending setbacks, the organization still made the playoffs.

Kendrick Bourne News / 49ers Webzone / February 23

49ers free agency: Kendrick Bourne's projected market value

In 2025, the San Francisco 49ers reunited with a familiar face, bringing back veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to stabilize the receiving corps amid early-season injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

49ers Would Be Unwise to Pursue This Receiver in Free Agency

It's not difficult to discern that the San Francisco 49ers are weak at the wide receiver position. Adding a player there this offseason to improve the position is a given.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 23

Signing Joey Bosa would be a costly mistake for 49ers

There seems to have been a recent push for Joey Bosa to sign with the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers linked to veteran WR with off-field concerns

49ers free agency: Is Najee Harris an ideal backup for Christian McCaffrey?

What is the 49ers' biggest need entering the NFL Scouting Combine?

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

Mike Macdonald News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

How Mike MacDonald Successfully Stifles the 49ers' Offense

Watching the Seattle Seahawks dominate the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX shouldn't have surprised the San Francisco 49ers. They experienced firsthand how tough it is to play against the Seahawks, especially their defense.

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

49ers linked to veteran WR with off-field concerns

The San Francisco 49ers are widely expected to address the wide receiver position this offseason as they reshape the roster for 2026. Brandon Aiyuk appears headed out after a rift with the organization, while Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, and Skyy Moore are all scheduled to become free agents.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

The 2026 NFL Draft Could Be the Time for the 49ers to Draft a Tackle Early

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 draft with multiple roster needs, and picking late in the first round gives them flexibility. One position quietly gaining traction in discussions is offensive tackle.

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

49ers can cross star tight end off free agency list after new report

If the San Francisco 49ers had an interest in adding a marquee tight end this offseason, they can scratch one big name off the list. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Atlanta Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts, fully guaranteeing him more than $15 million on a one-year deal.

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

49ers mock draft roundup: Receiver or defensive line at No. 27?

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week, and the San Francisco 49ers are zeroing in on several key needs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. While CBS Sports recently identified wide receiver as the team's top priority, the defensive line remains firmly in the spotlight as well.

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

What is the 49ers' biggest need entering the NFL Scouting Combine?

The San Francisco 49ers face multiple roster questions this offseason as they look to keep pace in a competitive NFC West that produced three playoff teams in 2025, including the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

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

49ers free agency: Is Najee Harris an ideal backup for Christian McCaffrey?

The San Francisco 49ers received more than many anticipated from Christian McCaffrey last season. After an injury-plagued 2024 campaign, some questioned whether the veteran running back could return to elite form.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

Why 49ers TE George Kittle’s PFF Rating Confirms What Everyone Already Knew

George Kittle's 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers has been a true mixed bag. On one hand, injuries kept Kittle off the field more this season than in any year since his NFL debut in 2017.

Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / February 23

NFL insider: 49ers expected to have interest in Mike Evans

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to be among the teams with interest in veteran wide receiver Mike Evans when NFL free agency opens in the coming weeks.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

49ers Draft Trends: How San Francisco has Attacked the NFL Combine

The 49ers have so many needs this offseason, it's hard to predict which position they'll take with their first-round pick. They could take a wide receiver, or a tight end, or an offensive lineman, or a defensive lineman, or a linebacker, or a cornerback, or a safety.

San Francisco 49ers News / UFL / February 22