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Report: 49ers Closing in on Signing TE Logan Thomas

Looks like the San Francisco 49ers will be gaining a new face in their tight end room. Former Washington Commanders tight end and free agent Logan Thomas is reportedly close to signing a deal with the 49ers, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

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What the Justin Jefferson deal means for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the NFL world today by signing wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a reported four-year, $140 million contract extension, resetting the receiver market with an average of $35 million annually.

Larry Allen News / Pro Football Rumors / 1 hour ago

Hall of Fame G Larry Allen dies at 52

The powerful guard spent 12 years in Dallas before finishing his career with two seasons in San Francisco.

NFL world remembers Allen

Watch: One play that epitomizes the athleticism of the late Allen

Talanoa Hufanga News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

Where 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga ranked among PFF's top safeties

The San Francisco 49ers anticipate Talanoa Hufanga's return before the start of the regular season, hoping he can begin practicing sometime during training camp after a challenging recovery from the torn ACL that cut short his 2023 campaign.

Pete Rozelle News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago

49ers PR staff wins Rozelle Award

The Pro Football Writers of America has selected the 49ers public relations staff as the 2024 Pete Rozelle Award winner. The 49ers PR staff, lauded for overall professionalism with the reporters who cover the club, earned the award for the first time in the 35-year history of the award.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 19 minutes ago

Watch: One play that epitomizes the athleticism of the late Larry Allen

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys announced Larry Allen died suddenly at 52 while vacationing with his family in Mexico on Sunday. As the football world mourns and remembers the Hall of Fame lineman, one particular play has resurfaced that demonstrates his incredible athleticism.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

PFF Ranks 49ers' Charvarius Ward the Third Best Cornerback in the NFL

Pro Football Focus (PFF) announced its top 32 cornerbacks heading into the 2024 season, with the 49ers' Charvarius Ward ranked third in the league behind Pro Bowlers Sauce Gardner of the Jets and the Chiefs' Trent McDuffie.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 1 hour ago

49ers Create $18 Million in Cap Space with Post June 1 Release of Arik Armstead

Technically, the 49ers released Arik Armstead months ago. But the transaction didn't become official until June 2, because releasing him after June 1 created $18 million in salary cap space for 2024.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

The 49ers have the 11th-most cap space heading into 2024 now that Arik Armstead’s release is official

The 49ers are now over $25 million in the cap space department. Now that we are post-June-1, Arik Armstead’s release is official. With that comes more cap space.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 43 minutes ago

The 49ers Have the NFL's 9th-Best QB-Coach Combo per Sports Illustrated

This is a very interesting exercise. Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame recently ranked all the quarterback-coach combinations in the NFL, and he placed the 49ers' combination of Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan ninth among the 32 teams.

Joshua Dobbs News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 59 minutes ago

SI Ranks 49ers QB Joshua Dobbs the NFL's 13th Best Backup QB

Backup quarterback has become an increasingly important position in the NFL. Last season, a mere 9 quarterbacks started all 17 games, and only 14 quarterbacks started at least 16.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 19 minutes ago

Why Albert Breer praised 49ers' signing of Jauan Jennings

Fans are thrilled to see Jauan Jennings, the San Francisco 49ers' dynamic and spirited wide receiver, locked in for at least the next two seasons. The team has signed him to a contract extension worth up to $15.39 million over the next two years.

Larry Allen News / Larry Brown Sports / 9 minutes ago

Cowboys legend Larry Allen dies at 52

The Cowboys issued a statement on Monday sharing the news of Allen’s death.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 57 minutes ago

The 3 biggest obstacles for the 49ers in 2024

There’s always the chance of a new competitor arising in the NFC. But the 49ers still need to overcome the team in the AFC that has their number Following another deep playoff run that saw the 49ers fall short of a championship against the Kansas City Chiefs, the team enters 2024 with the best roster in the NFL and eyes on finishing the job.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 23 minutes ago

49ers' minicamp schedule: Will Brandon Aiyuk or Christian McCaffrey attend?

The San Francisco 49ers are set to conclude their offseason program with a two-day mandatory minicamp. Initially scheduled for June 4-6, the team plans to eliminate the final day of on-field work, as has been customary in recent years.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 24 minutes ago

Albert Breer: the 49ers have Waited Too Long to Extend Brandon Aiyuk

Every team that extended its star wide receiver before today must feel extremely smart right now. The 49ers are not one of those teams. They've dragged their feet when it comes to extending Brandon Aiyuk's contract, just as they do every time it's time to give a new deal to a star player.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Three WRs who are next in line for massive deals

Vikings three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Justin Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback on Monday.

Justin Jefferson agrees to record-setting contract extension with Vikings

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Playoff QBs and coaches from the 1990 NFL season' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 4 minutes ago

Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall set to reprise Tennessee-Florida rivalry at 49ers minicamp

Jauan Jennings did not participate in practices at San Francisco 49ers OTAs until last Wednesday as he negotiated over a new contract with the team. His return came after Jennings and the 49ers agreed to a two-year, $15.39 million contract with $10.54 million guaranteed and $8.435 million fully guaranteed at signing.

Deommodore Lenoir News / A to Z Sports / 39 minutes ago

San Francisco 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir wants them to bring back former teammate for unfriendly reunion

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has thrived over the last few years in part because of his physical style of play. And he is keen to remind one former teammate of his strengths in that regard.

San Francisco 49ers News / ClutchPoints / 11 hours ago

Why 49ers now has over $25 million in cap space

The San Francisco 49ers had a substantial amount of salary cap space open up on June 1, as the amount of space they had available went from $8.24 million to an estimated $25.25 million, according to 49ers Webzone, and it was due to Arik Armstead being designated as a post June 1 cut.

Jauan Jennings News / A to Z Sports / 20 hours ago

Jauan Jennings can make his new contract look like a complete bargain for the San Francisco 49ers

Jauan Jennings' new deal with the San Francisco 49ers carries an average annual value of $7.7 million. That's hardly an eye-popping number by today's standards and, per Spotrac, it ranks only 38th among wide receivers.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 1

49ers keeping competition open at key position on O-line

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of options at right guard.

Broncos' Sean Payton shares promising Bo Nix update amid competition

Former NFL GM has huge praise for Packers QB Jordan Love

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The 'Losing quarterback from every Super Bowl' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / FirstSportz / June 1

Matt Maiocco believes Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall signing will result in the 49ers opting to move on from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in the long term

The San Francisco 49ers are ensuring the team has multiple offensive weapons to work with. Despite the team’s reluctance to sign Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term extension, the team offered Jauan Jennings a two-year deal recently to keep him in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / May 31

NFL Analyst Drops Intriguing Comparison For 49ers’ Rookie Receiver

The San Francisco 49ers selected University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft last month, and it was viewed by many as a steal.

George Kittle News / Yardbarker / May 30