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On YouTubeChristian 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.
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 / 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.
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 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.
Yetur Gross-Matos News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
One free agent the San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to re-sign
The San Francisco 49ers are going to have some tough decisions to make when it comes to free agents. One that should not be too hard is Yetur Gross-Matos.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 24
49ers Superstar George Kittle Spotted Playing Golf Just Weeks After Tearing His Achilles, And You Won’t Believe How He’s Doing It
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle continues his rehab after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.
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.
San Francisco 49ers 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.
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 / 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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
The 49ers cannot afford to keep drafting like this
The San Francisco 49ers are officially a team that needs to build through the draft. Their roster is getting too old, and the depth is getting too thin.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 24
4 Names to Watch: The Odds-on Favorites to Lead the 49ers Defense
The San Francisco 49ers have lost defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to a head coaching position for the second time. And for the second time, they are in the midst of a search to replace him.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
The 5 Biggest Takeaways From the 49ers' 2025 Season
The 2025 season is a wrap for the San Francisco 49ers. It ended brutally, but it doesn't change the fact that they had an impressive year, given the circumstances.
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.
Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 24
Why the 49ers Will be Unable to Trade Brandon Aiyuk
Bizarre, weird, and a debacle. Those are just a few words to use when describing the Brandon Aiyuk situation for the San Francisco 49ers. Aiyuk completely ghosted the 49ers this season.
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.
Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 23
Why 2025 was an extra significant season for Mac Jones
Regardless of whether he stays or goes, Mac Jones has revitalized his career thanks to the San Francisco 49ers. Had Jones not filled in for an injured Brock Purdy, the 49ers might have struggled and even faced consecutive losing seasons.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 23
Why this 49ers player faces serious pressure entering the 2026 NFL season
The San Francisco 49ers’ season exposed one glaring weakness that needs to be fixed. That position is at wide receiver. After the news about Brandon Aiyuk’s future in the City by the Bay, the 49ers officially no longer have a WR1 option.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 24
49ers legend John Brodie passes away at 90
The San Francisco 49ers announced the passing of franchise legend and former quarterback John Brodie, a member of the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame.
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.
San Francisco 49ers 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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