San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What are the trade values of 49ers' Mac Jones, Raiders' Maxx Crosby?

The San Francisco 49ers could be in the market for pass-rush help this offseason, and the Las Vegas Raiders' relationship with star defensive end Maxx Crosby appears increasingly uncertain.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

Why a 49ers Reunion With This Player Doesn’t Make Sense

The San Francisco 49ers are desperate for a proven wide receiver who can step in and immediately produce big numbers. This season proved the 49ers are lacking in that department.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers' Trent Williams omitted from NFL's Protector of the Year award finalists

San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams delivered another standout season, proving that even at 37, he remains one of the NFL's elite offensive linemen.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

'Rise of the 49ers' brings iconic NFL dynasty back to life

Few franchises in professional sports shaped their league the way the San Francisco 49ers did. The 49ers of the 1980s and 1990s redefined what championship football looked like—on the field, on the sideline, and in the front office.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

Are these the 3 most likely 49ers cap casualties this offseason?

Bleacher Report analyst Alex Ballentine recently identified the three most likely salary-cap casualties for each NFL team this offseason, and one name on the San Francisco 49ers' list will come as little surprise: wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

PFF Ranks 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Alongside Patrick Mahomes

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is tied for eighth in the NFL with an overall PFF grade of 90.6, placing him alongside three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

Did the 49ers move on from a longtime defensive coach?

The San Francisco 49ers may have quietly parted ways with a longtime member of their defensive coaching staff. Defensive backs coach and defensive passing game specialist Daniel Bullocks, who has been with the organization since Kyle Shanahan took over as head coach in 2017, no longer appears on the team's official coaching staff page.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers target interior D-line help in 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are projected to target the interior of the defensive line in a recent 2026 NFL mock draft from Pro Football and Sports Network.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

The 49ers Should Take a Chance on this Young Free Agent

The San Francisco 49ers will need to upgrade the interior of their defensive line this offseason. Jordan Elliott is set to become a free agent, and one potential replacement the team could consider is Logan Hall.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers bolster pass rush in PFF's latest 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers earned a 62.9 pass-rush grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) during the 2025 season, with only four NFL teams posting a worse mark.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Fred Warner News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Fred Warner embarrasses an NFC team with a ruthless statement

The NFC West was a group of death in the 2025 NFL regular season. The division sent three teams to the NFL playoffs, with the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers all reaching the postseason.

Clelin Ferrell News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

Does Clelin Ferrell deserve another year with the San Francisco 49ers?

Clelin Ferrell started his 2025 season with the Los Angeles Chargers but finished with the San Francisco 49ers. He is now set to be a free agent after providing 284 snaps for the 49ers, including 51 during the team's playoff run.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 28

49ers’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The San Francisco 49ers face big changes ahead before the 2026 NFL Draft. Maxx Crosby and Kyle Pitts are already mentioned as 49ers possibilities via trade.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 28

How the 49ers have Squandered a Dynasty Under Kyle Shanahan

As Kyle Shanahan enters his 10th season as the 49ers head coach, he still is searching for his first Super Bowl ring. Unfortunately for the 49ers, they should have won multiple rings during the past decade, but Shanahan couldn't close the deal.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 28

Fred Warner: No doubt 49ers will win a Super Bowl with 'elite' Brock Purdy

The San Francisco 49ers have complete confidence in their franchise quarterback, Brock Purdy. Despite having his 2025 season shortened by a turf toe injury, Purdy still delivered strong results, throwing for 2,167 yards with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while leading the team to a 7–2 record in his nine starts.