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Kyle Shanahan hiring son of 49ers great to coaching staff

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is adding a familiar name to his coaching staff. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the 49ers are hiring Roman Sapolu, the son of franchise great Jesse Sapolu.

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49ers star Fred Warner makes bold Super Bowl win guarantee

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has reached two Super Bowls in his NFL career—and fallen short both times. Those losses haven't discouraged the All-Pro defender.

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Christian McCaffrey Wants the 49ers to Re-Sign Deebo Samuel

The 49ers desperately need to add a wide receiver this offseason, and they just might reunite with a familiar face. No, not Brandon Aiyuk. He almost certainly has played his final game with the 49ers, perhaps his final game in the NFL.

Cynthia Frelund News / 49ers Webzone / February 6

49ers add explosive YAC weapon in Cynthia Frelund's 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to address their wide receiver depth this offseason, whether through free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft. If they pursue help in free agency, the 49ers could target a proven veteran capable of starting on the outside and stretching the field.

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 6

Christian McCaffrey Speaks the Truth About the 49ers' 2026 Schedule

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 schedule has yet to be released, but it has already been confirmed that the team will play one game in Australia. The move is part of the NFL’s international expansion program aimed at hosting games abroad and growing new fanbases around the world.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Roger Craig News / 49ers Webzone / February 6

Watch: 49ers legend Roger Craig learns he's headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The NFL officially announced Thursday that San Francisco 49ers legend Roger Craig has been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A pioneer who helped redefine the running back position, Craig's long-awaited enshrinement cements his place among the game's all-time greats.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / February 6

49ers' Christian McCaffrey among FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named one of the FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year following a standout 2025 season, joining New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

Where 49ers' Kyle Shanahan finished in NFL Coach of the Year voting

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan fell short in the voting for the AP NFL Coach of the Year award for the 2025 season. The honor instead went to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey reacts to Fred Warner revealing his unusual habit

The San Francisco 49ers are known for their star-studded roster, but it turns out one of their biggest names has a nightly routine that sounds more like a conspiracy theory than a recovery plan.

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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.

Roger Craig News / Yardbarker / February 6

Roger Craig's election strengthens the HOF cases of several RBs

Roger Craig is a Hall of Famer. Announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Thursday night, Craig finally gets the call 26 years

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class unveiled

At least one member of the Patriots dynasty made the Hall of Fame this year

Rob Gronkowski reacts to Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft Hall of Fame snubs

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Highest scoring fantasy football players of 2017' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 5

3 49ers cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

For the San Francisco 49ers, pressure continues to mount after a season of survival. The Niners entered 2025 with Super Bowl expectations. They left it with hard financial questions.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

49ers legend Frank Gore must wait for Pro Football Hall of Fame selection

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been announced, and former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, one of the most durable and consistent players ever to take the field, isn't among the list of inductees.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / February 5

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey wins NFL Comeback Player of the Year award

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named the AP Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 NFL season. The announcement came at NFL Honors, held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Christian McCaffrey News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 5