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Fowler: 49ers a fit for Vita Vea after trade request

ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler does not yet have any inside information on which teams may have contacted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a potential trade for defensive tackle Vita Vea.

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan corrects record, says crash was his fault

Making his first public comments since being part of a head-on car accident earlier this month, Kyle Shanahan admitted fault on Tuesday for the collision that left him with serious injuries.

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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan takes responsibility for recent car crash

Kyle Shanahan took responsibility for his car crash in Palo Alto, California, on July 14.

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Quinton Bell News / 49ers Webzone / July 28

49ers signing LB Quinton Bell to a one-year deal

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers are signing free-agent linebacker Quinton Bell to a one-year contract. Bell was one of four players who worked out for the 49ers, along with defensive ends K.J.

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

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk appears to take shot at Kyle Shanahan after car accident

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan accepted responsibility Tuesday for the car accident that left him with a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a severe concussion, and facial injuries requiring 40 stitches.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

K.J. Henry News / 49ers Webzone / July 28

49ers signing DE K.J. Henry after workout

The San Francisco 49ers are signing defensive end K.J. Henry after bringing him in for a workout on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Henry was one of four players who worked out for the 49ers, along with defensive end Titus Leo and linebackers Quinton Bell and Victor Dimukeje.

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

49ers' Brock Purdy feeding off Mike Evans' competitiveness

The San Francisco 49ers made a concerted effort to reshape their wide receiver room this offseason, and their biggest move was adding veteran Mike Evans after the longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers star spent the first 12 years of his NFL career with one franchise.

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Kyle Shanahan takes blame for his serious car accident

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that he is responsible for the serious car accident that left him severely injured. Shanahan spoke to reporters privately on Tuesday to clarify some of the details about the accident.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / July 28

Adam Schefter Fires Back After Getting Called Out For Shady Kyle Shanahan Reporting

Adam Schefter built his reputation on getting ahead of every NFL story. This time, fans say he fell way behind, and he’s now defending himself for it. News broke that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a serious car accident nearly two weeks before anyone reported it publicly.

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan admits car accident was his fault, corrects initial report

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan met with reporters on Tuesday in his office, marking his first media availability since the July 14 car accident that left him with several injuries.

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How 49ers Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is Having a Perfect Start to Camp

One of the top players to closely monitor during 49ers training camp is rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling. The 49ers took a lot of heat for selecting Stribling with the 33rd overall pick a few months ago.

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

49ers Training Camp Day 2: Who stood out in Monday's practice?

The San Francisco 49ers' second day of training camp provided plenty of reasons for optimism, with the defense making several splash plays and a handful of offensive players continuing to generate buzz.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / July 28

New details revealed about 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's serious car accident

New details have surfaced about the car accident that left San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan with multiple injuries, including a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and 40 stitches to his face.

Vita Vea News / 49ers Webzone / July 28

49ers named among top Vita Vea trade fits—but there's one reason for hesitation

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea appears to have grown tired of waiting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to finalize a contract extension and has reportedly requested a trade.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / July 28

49ers urged to pursue Vita Vea amid trade request

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, Vita Vea, has reportedly requested a trade after contract talks stalled, and one NFL analyst believes the San Francisco 49ers should make a strong push to land the veteran.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Deommodore Lenoir’s ‘bully’ take perfectly sums up Dre Greenlaw’s return

Fred Warner isn’t the only high-profile linebacker return for the San Francisco 49ers. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir couldn’t stop raving about the return of “bully” Dre Greenlaw during NFL Training Camp.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Brock Purdy shares honest assessment of 49ers rookie De’Zhaun Stribling

The San Francisco 49ers used an early second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling. It was a decision that came as a stunner to many at the time, as the consensus projected Stribling as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick.

Kyle Shanahan News / Yardbarker / July 28