With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, and he has the San Francisco 49ers addressing two key offensive needs in the first two rounds.
The San Francisco 49ers have a long list of free agents and plenty of decisions to make when it comes to their own free agents before they even begin to think about other teams.
The San Francisco 49ers were already bracing for another demanding NFC West race after sharing the division with two playoff teams from this past season — including the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson is now with the Washington Commanders, his 14th NFL team since entering the league in 2008. But during the 2022 season, his NFL journey included a fourth stint with the San Francisco 49ers and a second run under head coach Kyle Shanahan.
The San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams have yet to make progress in ongoing contract negotiations, according to a new report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers will likely be a busy team in the upcoming NFL free agency. At the moment, the 49ers have much of their core intact, which is certainly a positive.
Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, there has been no progress on a revised deal between the 49ers and LT Trent Williams. Garafolo says San Francisco previously
The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear that they need to upgrade their defensive line this offseason. By far the most intriguing option available is John Franklin-Myers.
The San Francisco 49ers should waste no time exploring a trade for Jonathan Greenard if the Minnesota Vikings are truly making the productive edge rusher available.
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.
For years, the San Francisco 49ers operated as one of the NFL’s deepest and most complete rosters. A grueling 2025 campaign, though, was marked by injuries, contract decisions, and free-agency departures.
The transition from college football to the NFL is rarely seamless, particularly for defensive backs tasked with handling some of the league's most dynamic route-runners who generally operate from the slot.
The 2025 season didn't start off too hot for Brock Purdy. But it's not how you start a season or a game, it's how you pick it up and finish. The San Francisco 49ers benefited from Purdy's improved play when he returned from his turf toe injury.
The San Francisco 49ers have built their identity on defensive dominance. From their Super Bowl run in 2019 to recent NFC Championship appearances, the formula has been consistent: overwhelm opposing quarterbacks with relentless pressure.
Edge rusher Odafe Oweh is expected to draw strong interest in free agency after the Los Angeles Chargers declined to use the franchise tag. With the San Francisco 49ers coming off a season in which they recorded a league-low 20 sacks, Oweh could emerge as a target to reinforce the defensive front.
During the NFL scouting combine, John Lynch made it clear that the San Francisco 49ers will be making improvements to their defensive front. It makes sense why he and the 49ers want to after finishing dead last in sacks (20) this past season.
With Brandon Aiyuk poised to leave the franchise and Jauan Jennings set to be a free agent, the San Francisco 49ers must add some wide receiver talent during the offseason.
Kalia Davis has seen notable year-over-year jumps in playing time during his 49ers tenure. A change of scenery may soon be taking place, though. The 49ers are not expected to place an RFA tender on Davis, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.