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Only two 49ers make NFL.com's dream roster built under the 2025 salary cap

NFL.com's Tom Blair took a creative approach to building a dream-team-style roster for the 2025 season. Instead of simply selecting the league's biggest names, Blair constructed a 53-man squad while staying under the NFL's current salary cap of $279.2 million.

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49ers Have NFL's 12th-Best Offensive Line per Pro Football Focus

This seems generous. When the 49ers lose and Brock Purdy struggles, the offensive line usually takes the blame. And that's because it's Trent Williams, Dominick Puni and not much else.

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San Francisco 49ers Underrepresented on NFC West All-Star Offense

Bleacher Report recently released its NFC West division all-star team, selecting the top offensive player at each position across the division. The San Francisco 49ers were represented by two obvious choices, but arguably snubbed on two others.

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49ers legend compares Ricky Pearsall to this rising NFL star

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is poised for a breakout year in 2025. With Deebo Samuel traded to the Washington Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk expected to begin the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, Pearsall is slated for a significantly larger workload.

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San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Review: Is a Backup Battle Brewing?

For the past few summers, the main question surrounding the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback room was clear: how high are they on Brock Purdy, and do they truly view him as an elite quarterback?

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No surprise: Christian McCaffrey is 49ers' top Comeback Player of the Year candidate

Just a year ago, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was preparing for another standout season after earning NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors.

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The 49ers' Top Five Critical Question Marks Entering 2025

There are handful of question marks on the San Francisco 49ers. However, there are five critical ones that will determine whether or not they are successful.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 7

CBS Sports imagines 49ers QB shakeup in wild NBA-style trade

The San Francisco 49ers made it clear that Brock Purdy is their quarterback of the future, signing him to a five-year, $265 million contract extension this offseason.

Jason Pinnock News / 49ers Webzone / July 7

49ers' new ball hawk? Jason Pinnock aims for starting role and takeaways

The San Francisco 49ers' signing of safety Jason Pinnock may have flown under the radar this offseason, but it could prove to be a valuable move, especially with second-year safety Malik Mustapha not expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season as he continues to recover from an ACL injury.

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The San Francisco 49ers’ Weak 2025 Schedule: What It Means for the Rams

After an off-season of questionable roster moves, strange draft picks, and hesitant contract negotiations, the NFL has awarded the San Francisco 49ers the weakest schedule in 2025. General Manager John Lynch faced the inevitable last offseason, finally paying up for quarterback Brock Purdy’s lucrative 5-year/$265M contract extension.

Jason Pinnock News / 49ers Webzone / July 7

49ers' Jason Pinnock reveals offensive teammate who is a 'headache' to face

San Francisco 49ers safety Jason Pinnock is gearing up for a potential starting role in the Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran defensive

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Why Pro Football Focus Still Ranks 49ers' Weapons Top 5 in 2025

The San Francisco 49ers have been known for fielding some of the NFL’s most dangerous offensive weapons for quite some time now, and 2025 is expected to be no different.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey: ESPN pinpoints his biggest challenge

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently unveiled his ranking of the top 10 NFL running backs based on input from league executives, coaches, and scouts. San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey landed at No.

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49ers offensive line: A top-12 unit for 2025 despite criticisms?

Many have criticized the San Francisco 49ers for failing to sufficiently bolster their offensive line, a unit that has drawn heavy scrutiny and was widely viewed as needing an upgrade.

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49ers' new edge: Bryce Huff on Nick Bosa, outlook for Mykel Williams, facing Trent Williams

Bryce Huff is determined to rejuvenate his NFL career after a disappointing one-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. Traded to the San Francisco 49ers during the offseason program, Huff looks to complement All-Pro Nick Bosa and bolster a defensive front that struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks consistently in 2024.

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The 49ers Defense Should Keep Deommodore Lenoir in the Slot

Robert Saleh is one of the best defensive coordinators in the NFL, but he's not infallible. He's entering his second stint as the 49ers defensive coordinator, and one of his first decisions this time around is to move Deommodore Lenoir from the slot to the outside full-time.