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49ers post-Combine mock draft roundup: Offensive playmakers emerge as Round 1 targets

With the NFL Scouting Combine complete in Indianapolis, analysts are updating their 2026 NFL mock drafts based on workout data and team needs. A clear theme has emerged for the 49ers: add an offensive playmaker to support quarterback Brock Purdy.

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Five Realistic Free Agent Targets for the San Francisco 49ers

NFL free agency begins in a week from today, and the 49ers currently have more than $38 million in salary cap space -- 11th-most in the league. They should be extremely active.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 2

49ers NFL Combine Watch: Offensive Line Risers and Fallers Shake Up Draft Boards

Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine belonged to the big men in the trenches, and several offensive linemen used the spotlight to shift their draft stock dramatically.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 2

49ers draft needs breakdown: Ranking San Francisco's biggest 2026 priorities

My family knows that once the season ends, I start looking toward the NFL draft. Correction: If the San Francisco 49ers are in the playoff hunt and beyond, I think of the season first, but even in October, I am also thinking about the draft.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a TD in at least 20 games in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL RB receiving-leaders' quiz

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Renardo Green News / 49ers Webzone / March 2

49ers expected to target Super Bowl-winning cornerback in free agency

Speculation surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' secondary intensified at the NFL Scouting Combine after Dan Graziano and Ben Solak of ESPN reported that the team could explore a trade involving starting cornerback Renardo Green.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 2

49ers surprised by dead Mac Jones trade market

The San Francisco 49ers may have been the one team that dealt with the most injuries to their key players last season, but they were still able to weather the storm and make the playoffs.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 2

ESPN Expert Sounds Off On Brandon Aiyuk's Future with the 49ers

The 2026 NFL league year officially begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT in San Francisco), marking the point when the 49ers can formally execute their offseason moves.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 2

Report: 49ers in play for Maxx Crosby; Mac Jones trade market cools

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has concluded, but speculation surrounding Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby continues to build. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the San Francisco 49ers are among several teams monitoring the veteran pass rusher's availability.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 2

Assessing the 49ers’ Short- and Long-Term Outlook at Wide Receiver

The San Francisco 49ers desperately need a wide receiver this offseason. Brandon Aiyuk is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Jauan Jennings could also walk out the door, as his reported valuation appears too high for the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 2

Is Mike Evans or Alec Pierce the better move for the 49ers?

Roster construction in the NFL is rarely about simply finding talent, although that is the most important aspect. It's also about timing and, more importantly, juggling the financial implications.

San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / March 2

49ers Burn Through 5 Defensive Coordinators In 5 Years—Dead Last In Sacks As Power Struggle Explodes

So picture this. It’s the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, cameras everywhere, mics in faces, and John Lynch — the man running one of the most iconic franchises in football — gets asked a pretty basic question about his shiny new defensive coordinator.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / March 2

NFL’s Most Decorated Tackle Faces Release At 38—49ers Chose Purdy’s $53M Deal Over Hall Of Famer

John Lynch walked to the podium Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and talked like he was delivering a jersey‑retirement speech. The 49ers general

Renardo Green News / Gridiron Heroics / March 1

'He Seemed To Fall Out of Favor': 49ers CB Predicted to Have 80% Chance of Getting Traded

Renardo Green’s future with the San Francisco 49ers is drawing increasing scrutiny as trade speculation intensifies across the league. NFL projections now place the cornerback at an 80 percent chance of being dealt before the 2026 season.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 1

Where 49ers' Fred Warner Ranks among PFF's Highest-Graded Linebackers

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 campaign was nearly defined by injuries on both sides of the ball. When Nick Bosa went down in Week 3 with another torn ACL, it was a brutal loss.

Brock Purdy News / A to Z Sports / March 1

49ers land an offensive weapon that would make Brock Purdy's life easier in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers dealt with worse injury luck than just about anyone during the 2025 season. Yet they still found a way to make the NFC playoffs and finish the regular season with an impressive 12-5 record.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 1

ESPN names three potential free agent targets for 49ers

We are just over a week away from the start of NFL free agency, and predictions are floating around regarding what the San Francisco 49ers might do. The team has several needs, in particular at wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 1

Don't Forget what Mac Jones Previously Said About his 49ers Future

Mac Jones’ future with the San Francisco 49ers remains a hot topic, and the conversation isn’t going away anytime soon. Realistically, he won’t be moved unless a solid trade offer comes in.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 1

Packers free agent WR linked to ‘sneaky’ 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are currently looking for ways to improve their roster as the NFL free agency period approaches next week. The 49ers are coming off an injury-plagued 2025 season that saw them bow out in the second round of the playoffs against the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 1

49ers Draft Watch: Day 3 NFL Combine Risers and Fallers Shake Up Offensive Rankings

Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine featured quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers — and speed dominated the conversation inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 1

NFL Expert Links this 49ers Wide Receiver to the Seattle Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers desperately need to make some big choices this offseason at defensive end, along the offensive line, and just as importantly, at wide receiver.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 25

49ers GM admits there is a price for Mac Jones

While most NFL teams struggle to find their starting quarterback, the San Francisco 49ers may have two. They've continued to say they won't trade Jones, GM John Lynch recently admitted there is a price for Jones.

49ers reportedly could do Mac Jones a favor amid trade rumors

Signing Joey Bosa would be a costly mistake for 49ers

49ers GM shares crucial Trent Williams update

The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / February 25