San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joey Porter Jr. News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 15

Why the 49ers Shouldn't Pursue Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

Well, this is odd. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has named the San Francisco 49ers as a trade fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers' disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

49ers Signing TE Jack Stoll To Practice Squad

According to Mike Garafolo, the 49ers are signing veteran TE Jack Stoll to their practice squad on Tuesday. San Francisco’s practice squad now includes:

San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / September 15

San Francisco 49ers Silence the Doubters: Top of the League Tuesday- NFL Week 1 Edition

Top of the League Tuesday is a weekly series identifying and breaking down the three best teams after each week of the NFL season. Week one has come and gone, and it’s time to talk about which teams are at the top.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz

Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers teammate on Fred Warner: 'Best football player I've ever been on the field with'

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner showed no lingering effects from the ankle injury that limited him to just six games last season. The All-Pro defender was his usual dominant self in the 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers work out five players ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers worked out five players this week as they begin preparations for their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 15

49ers May Have Found Christian McCaffrey's New Strength

One of the most surprising aspects of the 49ers' Week 1 win in Australia against the Rams was Christian McCaffrey and rookie Kaelon Black splitting carries.

Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 15

49ers’ Mike Evans Could Be Just Getting Started

One of the most impressive performances from the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams was the debut of Mike Evans. What might be even

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15

49ers Unlikely To Retain S Ji’Ayir Brown Beyond 2026?

2026 represents the final year of Ji’Ayir Brown’s rookie contract. The fourth-year safety is a pending free agent as a result, and an extended stay in San Francisco does not appear to be on offer.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers announce roster moves ahead of Week 2

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted tight end Brayden Willis to the active roster and signed defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson to the team's practice squad.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers insider identifies 4 potential pass-rush additions for 2026

The San Francisco 49ers recorded just 20 sacks last season, the fewest in the NFL. The team opened the 2026 season with a convincing 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, but the defense failed to record a sack, which could be a concern given last year's struggles.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers in Week 2 power rankings: San Francisco soars after big win over Rams

The San Francisco 49ers opened their 2026 NFL campaign with a statement win over a division rival. San Francisco traveled to Melbourne, Australia, and secured a convincing 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

McKinnley Jackson News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

49ers reportedly adding defensive tackle to practice squad

CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports that the San Francisco 49ers are signing defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson to their practice squad. The 49ers hosted Jackson ahead of their trip to Melbourne, Australia, where they beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Week 1.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Two 49ers Teams Were on Bleacher Report’s Ranking of the 99 Best Sports Teams Ever

Virtually no one needs to be told that the San Francisco 49ers are one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises of all time. The proud organization has won five Super Bowl championships, and it was the league’s most dominant franchise during the 1980s when it won four of those titles.

Osa Odighizuwa News / 49ers Webzone / September 15

Why 49ers DT Osa Odighizuwa has so much confidence in 2026

Defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa was a little surprised when the Dallas Cowboys traded him to the San Francisco 49ers in March. Rather than dwell on the Cowboys seemingly no longer wanting him, he focused on the positives.

Yetur Gross-Matos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Free Agent DE Yetur Gross-Matos Could Be Healthy To Play By Midseason

In a 49ers mailbag article, Matt Barrows of The Athletic mentioned former 49ers Yetur Gross-Matos isn’t ready to play as he works back from a knee injury, but that could change by midseason.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

How Many Current 49ers Could Be Headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Not all is good for the San Francisco 49ers right now, days after their surprising 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Several of their starters

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 13

Injury timeline revealed for 49ers' De'Zhaun Stribling

Stribling was expected to be a focal point of the 49ers offense after they lost Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall.

Kyle Shanahan made secret offseason deal with 49ers

What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers

Fred Warner had the coldest Instagram post after beating the Rams

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

49ers WR De’Zhaun Stribling To Miss A Month

49ers rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling has been diagnosed with a deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle that is expect to sideline him for at least a month, per ESPN’s Ian Rapoport.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers

Kyle Shanahan is already tied with Sean McVay as the NFL's second longest-tenured head coach, and the San Francisco 49ers seem happy to keep him around for a lot longer.

Bears reward RB D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

Joey Porter Jr. sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline

Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong

Cowboys lock receiver down through 2027 amid George Pickens uncertainty

Patriots add familiar foe in DaQuan Jones after Week 1 disappointment

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Sean McVay under fire for playing hurting Myles Garrett

Mike Florio rips Rams' Sean McVay for playing hurting Myles Garrett vs. 49ers

Following the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 loss to the rival San Francisco 49ers, Rams pass-rusher Myles Garrett admitted that he "was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there" during the game.

Garrett rips himself after dud of a Rams debut in loss to 49ers

Malik Nabers has alarming comments about status for Cowboys game

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Patriots players who must step up during A.J. Brown's absence

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11