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49ers insider drops truth bomb about trade rumors involving Crosby

49ers insider drops truth bomb about trade rumors involving Raiders' Maxx Crosby

The Baltimore Ravens backed out of acquiring Crosby in March due to concerns related to the meniscus repair the 28-year-old underwent this past winter.

49ers might shake up the Maxx Crosby trade market

Two teams are 'nuclear hot' in potential Maxx Crosby trade

Update for when 49ers will make expected Brandon Aiyuk decision emerges

The 'NFL active completions leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 17

49ers 2026 roster ranking: No. 67 can sneak onto 53-man roster

The San Francisco 49ers' focus for the offseason was to improve the depth of their roster entering 2026. The ranking of their 90-man roster should show how much deeper they are.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 17

49ers Praised for Making One of the Best Offseason Moves

The San Francisco 49ers made quite a few additions earlier in the offseason. Signing Mike Evans is the one move most fans gravitate toward as the best one they made.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Maxx Crosby News / The Spun / June 17

Report: 49ers Are Pursuing Blockbuster Maxx Crosby Trade

The San Francisco 49ers could make a huge splash on the trade market before the start of the 2026 season. San Francisco has already made a few notable additions this offseason, signing future Hall of Fame wideout Mike Evans and acquiring defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 17

49ers Continue to be Vindicated for Drafting De'Zhaun Stribling

Drafting Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling felt like a massive hit to the San Francisco 49ers. They wanted him in the first round when they first traded down.

Christian McCaffrey News / A to Z Sports / June 17

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey just received one of the biggest compliments you can get in the NFL

Christian McCaffrey has long been one of the best running backs in the league, and a recent article has him receiving the attention he deserves among an elite group of talents across the National Football League.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 17

The Precedent the 49ers Would Set if They Release Brandon Aiyuk Now

Technically, the 49ers could have released Brandon Aiyuk weeks ago, but they didn't. John Lynch has said that Aiyuk never will play another snap for the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Rival exec loves sneaky good 49ers trade with Cowboys

The San Francisco 49ers are ready to go on a revenge tour in 2026. San Francisco made the most of a bad situation in 2025, getting a surprising playoff victory despite dealing with several major injuries.

Darrell Luter News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 17

49ers 2026 Roster Ranking: No. 68 is a Forgotten Former Draft Pick

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to have a deeper roster than in years past. That is why a player like Darrell Luter will come in at number 68 on the 49ers roster ranking in 2026. Luter is entering his fourth season with the 49ers.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Tay Martin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 17

Lions Also Signing WR Tay Martin

According to Justin Rogers, the Lions are signing WR Tay Martin to a contract. This is in addition to the two other receivers the Lions are signing: Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson. Martin, 28, was a second-team All-Big 12 selection and led Oklahoma State in receiving during the 2021 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 17

Stefon Diggs, Brandon Aiyuk get good news amid Commanders rumors

Could Diggs or Aiyuk find a resolution to their current situations sooner than later?

NFC West unanswered questions: How will Brandon Aiyuk saga play out?

Stefon Diggs breaks silence about uncertain future amid Commanders rumors

Two teams are 'nuclear hot' in potential Maxx Crosby trade

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 17

49ers' most important second-year player might surprise you

Who is the most important second-year player on the San Francisco 49ers roster? A player's sophomore NFL season is often a pivotal stage in their development.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 17

49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk Gives Positive Update on George Kittle's Rehab

Kyle Juszczyk's update on San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's recovery is about as positive as anyone could have hoped for. One would imagine suffering a torn Achilles in the playoffs would set Kittle back significantly heading into the new season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / June 17

3 Biggest Offseason Questions Still Looming for the San Francisco 49ers

With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.

Brandon Aiyuk News / The Spun / June 16

NFL Community Is Deeply Worried About 49ers Star Brandon Aiyuk

Have we seen the last of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the NFL? In 2023, Aiyuk proved he's a legitimate No. 1 wideout by hauling in 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns.

Maxx Crosby News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

Rumor: 49ers among teams still interested in trading for Maxx Crosby

Could the San Francisco 49ers make a move for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby? The Las Vegas Raiders attempted to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this offseason, but the deal ultimately fell apart after Baltimore backed out.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 16

The 49ers Are Closer to an Elite Defense Than Many Think

The defense held the San Francisco 49ers back last season, but if they are healthy, they have the star power to be one of the best units in the NFL. That is why the defense's triplets ranked seventh overall according to Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated. The triplets featured one defensive line player, one linebacker, and one secondary member.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 16

The Moment I Knew 49ers Legend Aldon Smith was Special

I'll never forget the first time I saw Aldon Smith play football on the 49ers' practice field. This was 2011, his rookie year, and my first season covering the team.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

49ers Set to Release Brandon Aiyuk Ahead of Training Camp

The San Francisco 49ers plan to release former star wide receiver Aiyuk in the coming weeks, ending a bitter standoff, according to reports. The San Francisco 49ers are ready to move on from Brandon Aiyuk.

Nick Bosa News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

49ers star Nick Bosa's contract ranked among NFL's worst

When healthy, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa remains one of the NFL's premier edge rushers. After a dominant 2022 campaign in which he led the league with 18.5 sacks, Bosa earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors and was rewarded with a five-year, $170 million contract extension.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 16