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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 'NFL rookie TD reception leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most receiving touchdowns in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

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The 'Five or more 4 touchdown, 0 interception games by NFL quarterbacks' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

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

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 7

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.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / July 7

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 7

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 7

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.

Deommodore Lenoir News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 7

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.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

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The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

Bryce Huff News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

49ers news: Bryce Huff hints at just how disastrous Eagles tenure was

The San Francisco 49ers may have gotten more than just pass-rushing help when they acquired Bryce Huff. It seems like they also picked up a player who’s finally ready to speak his truth.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

49ers’ Bryce Huff reveals why he’s excited about Robert Saleh reunion

Defensive end Bryce Huff will have a new zip code once again after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers by the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft pick.

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / July 6

49ers' Christian McCaffrey-Led Run Game Benefits From Best 'Building Block' Lineman

The San Francisco 49ers had the 12th-best run game and fourth-best pass game in the NFL last season. However, the team's record tanked due in part to detrimental injuries to multiple offensive weapons.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 6

NFC Notes: George Kittle, Fred Warner, Brock Purdy, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

The 49ers had a busy offseason where they gave extensions to TE George Kittle, QB Brock Purdy and LB Fred Warner. Kittle expressed how important it’s been

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Inside 49ers' Must-Watch Training Camp Battles

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 6-11 season that failed to meet the team's Super Bowl expectations from the season before. Last year was plagued by injury just as much as the disappointing results, so this offseason's focus has been on rehabilitation and retainment of the franchise's brightest stars.

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / June 30