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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 25
How Free Agency could Reshape the 49ers' Linebacker Room
The San Francisco 49ers have some big decisions to make on the roster before the 2026 season. One position that could have a lot of personnel movement is the linebacker room.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
NFL insider predicts 49ers could trade Mac Jones to this NFC team
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that he expects backup quarterback Mac Jones to remain with the team during the 2026 season.
Robert Saleh News / Stadium Rant / January 25
49ers Abrupt Reality Check: Robert Saleh’s Exit Hits Home
Robert Saleh has left the 49ers, again. Are we surprised? Not really. After Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch rolled through another end-of-season press conference heavy on the calm light on the conviction, this feels right on schedule.
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
49ers' Deommodore Lenoir, Dee Winters fined for unnecessary roughness against Seahawks
The NFL has issued fines stemming from the Divisional Round matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and two 49ers defenders were among those penalized.
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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 25
Writing may be on the wall for this 49ers free agent
The San Francisco 49ers have some tough roster decisions to make in free agency. Jason Pinnock started for the team at the beginning of the season and finished the season as a role player in dime situations.
Robert Saleh News / 49ers Webzone / January 26
49ers were prepared to lose assistant to Robert Saleh, Titans—but move now unlikely
The San Francisco 49ers appeared poised to lose assistant defensive line coach Greg Scruggs to newly hired Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh, the team's former defensive coordinator.
Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 25
What it would take for the San Francisco 49ers to trade Mac Jones
The San Francisco 49ers have said that they hope for Mac Jones to be on the roster next season, and they would be surprised if he were anywhere else. In the same answer, they said that they would be open to listening to trade calls on any players.
Deommodore Lenoir News / A to Z Sports / January 24
NFL makes Deommodore Lenoir's week so much worse following 49ers' gutting playoff loss
The San Francisco 49ers are already in offseason mode for 2026 following their 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, but starting cornerback Deommodore Lenoir had some business to resolve with the NFL.
Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
What Brock Purdy Proved After Becoming the 49ers’ Most Expensive Player
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s five-year, $265 million contract was one of the biggest storylines of last offseason. Purdy went from being the league’s cheapest quarterback to one of its most expensive once his rookie contract expired.
San Francisco 49ers News / 5 GOATs / January 24
Josh Hokit earns KO on Denzel Freeman, flips opponent the bird in celebration at UFC 324
The early prelims of the UFC 324 card provided some serious entertainment for the fans who had already made their way into the arena in Las Vegas. Josh Hokit delivered a last-second first-round KO on Denzel Freeman.
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.
Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
Why 2025 was Christian McCaffrey's best season with the San Francisco 49ers
2025 was Christian McCaffrey's best regular-season campaign for the San Francisco 49ers. Without McCaffrey, the 49ers wouldn’t have made the playoffs. He was that valuable.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24
NFC Notes: Mac Jones, Kenneth Walker, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said he would be “very surprised” if QB Mac Jones wasn’t on the roster to begin next season. “You always listen to people with trade offers, but we’re also not into getting rid of good players,” Shanahan said, via The Athletic.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 24
Why the 49ers lost the numbers game up front—and what must change in 2026
Four or five. Or maybe six. Another out or held in. There are three things every quarterback needs: time, good pass catchers, and a good running game. That first set of numbers above refers to how many players a team must use to get pressure on the quarterback.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
5 Players Who Will Most Likely Walk From the 49ers in Free Agency
The offseason is in full swing for the San Francisco 49ers. Right now, they’re looking at who will be Robert Saleh’s replacement as the defensive coordinator.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 24
NFL analyst predicts 49ers 'will go for a defensive overhaul'
Robert Saleh's second stint with the San Francisco 49ers lasted only one season, and now the team is looking for a new defensive coordinator after their former DC departed for Nashville to coach the Tennessee Titans.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24
OC staying loyal to 49ers, removes himself from coaching vacancies consideration
The San Francisco 49ers are currently in a state of transition after the 2025 season, specifically seeking a new defensive coordinator following Robert Saleh’s departure to become the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Gary Kubiak News / 49ers Webzone / January 24
49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has reportedly removed himself from consideration for head coaching vacancies
The San Francisco 49ers have already lost one of their coordinators to a head coaching position when Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh left for the Tennessee Titans.
Mac Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24
49ers Don’t Expect To Trade Mac Jones
Then in the market for a capable backup to starting quarterback Brock Purdy, the 49ers brought in Mac Jones on a two-year, $7MM contract last March. The move paid off in 2025 for San Francisco, which earned a playoff berth despite turning to Jones as its starter for almost half the season.
George Kittle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24
A torn Achilles won’t stop 49ers TE George Kittle from golfing
The San Francisco 49ers began the offseason with a positive sign from George Kittle, who is recovering from a recent Achilles injury. Less than two weeks after suffering a season-ending injury, 49ers tight end Kittle continues to exemplify resilience.
San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 24
'The 49ers Will Go for a Defensive Overhaul': ESPN Expert Sees 49ers Swinging for a ‘Big Trade’
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to pursue a significant defensive reset this offseason, with ESPN analysts predicting an aggressive approach in free agency and possibly a blockbuster trade.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
49ers will dig deep on viral conspiracy theory about their injuries
Midway through January, a viral theory sent shockwaves through Niners Nation and NFL social media. The team didn't dismiss it out of hand.
Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / January 22
Teams interested in trading for 49ers QB Mac Jones get bad news
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones recently made it known he believes he is "a starter in this league." He may have to wait another year to get an opportunity to prove that.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21
Kyle Shanahan: Gus Bradley ‘Obvious’ Choice For 49ers’ DC Job
The 49ers are without a defensive coordinator after Robert Saleh became the Titans’ head coach on Monday, but it doesn’t appear they’ll go outside the organization for a replacement.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
49ers GM John Lynch admits $120M mistake with Brandon Aiyuk update
The San Francisco 49ers clearly regret making Brandon Aiyuk one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21
49ers are looking into wild conspiracy theory about their injuries
The San Francisco 49ers admitted Wednesday that they are at least looking into an online conspiracy theory that is meant to explain their slew of injuries.
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