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Quarterback Mac Jones has made a strong impression in his first season with the San Francisco 49ers. Originally expected to sit behind Brock Purdy and learn, Jones was thrust into action after Purdy suffered a turf toe injury.

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49ers' Brock Purdy shares honest perspective on 2025 performance

The 2025 season didn't unfold the way San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had envisioned. Fresh off a massive contract extension, Purdy entered the year motivated to justify the organization's belief in him and build on his previous success.

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Three 49ers Veterans with Good Chances to be Cap Casualties

Every year, there are a handful of players who enter the offseason on the roster but do not make it to Week 1. In most cases, these players are released for salary cap reasons.

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The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

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Jerry Rice reveals what the 49ers need at wide receiver to succeed

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice knows exactly what his former team needs at wide receiver to take the next step offensively. The Pro Football Hall of Famer recently sat down with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area and made it clear: the 49ers must add a true deep threat.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

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Why 49ers' Christian McCaffrey looks back on the 2025 season with pride

Some might label the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 season a failure because the team didn't achieve its ultimate goal: winning the Super Bowl. However, 31 other NFL teams share that same fate every year.

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Assessing Whether the 49ers Should Go All-In for Maxx Crosby

Jay Glazer recently reported that Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders are trending toward a split. If Crosby does become available, there will be no shortage of teams calling about the star pass rusher, and the San Francisco 49ers are a franchise that is frequently connected to him in speculation.

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49ers React to NFL's Melbourne Game Announcement Before Super Bowl LX

The San Francisco 49ers have reacted after the NFL confirmed a historic game in Australia. The NFL announced the 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne during the 2026 regular season.

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49ers could play two international games in 2026—and not everyone is happy

The NFL announced on Thursday that the San Francisco 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia.

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Mac Jones Would Welcome Another Season With 49ers

49ers QB Mac Jones is going to be a name that comes up in trade talks all offseason after his solid performance in his eight starts filling in for QB Brock Purdy. Jones signed a two-year deal before the 2025 season and specifically mentioned his desire to learn as much under Shanahan as possible.

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49ers will play Rams in first-ever NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia

The San Francisco 49ers Will Face the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground MELBOURNE — The National Football League has announced that the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams in the historic first-ever regular season game in Melbourne, Australia.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Christian McCaffrey says 49ers would welcome Deebo Samuel reunion

A reunion between Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers may seem unlikely after the wide receiver pushed for a trade last year. The 49ers ultimately sent Samuel to the Washington Commanders, where he finished the season with 802 scrimmage yards—the second-lowest total of his NFL career.

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Will Jones ask 49ers for trade amid desire for starting QB job?

Will Mac Jones ask 49ers for trade amid desire for starting QB job?

Jones helped save the Niners' 2025 campaign when starter Brock Purdy was dealing with what became a lingering toe issue.

49ers legend Roger Craig to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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The Greatest Part About the 49ers Hiring Raheem Morris

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hiring Raheem Morris to be the new defensive coordinator after Robert Saleh was a great move by the San Francisco 49ers. He's an excellent defensive mind, energetic, and won't be micromanaged by Kyle Shanahan.

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Dr. Christina Gavegnano Weighs In on 49ers Electrical Substation Theory: 'I Can’t Say for Sure'

One of the strangest story lines to emerge from the 2025 NFL season has come from the electrical substation that resides just outside of the San Francisco 49ers’ practice facility, as well as its potential contributions to the various injuries that the franchise has endured throughout the past several seasons.

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Is Skyy Moore Worth a Roster Spot for the 49ers in 2026?

One of the tougher free-agent decisions the San Francisco 49ers will face this offseason involves wide receiver Skyy Moore. After acquiring him via trade, the team now has to weigh the pros and cons of bringing him back.

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