San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

$120 Million Contract Holder Brandon Aiyuk Cashes Out Two Gold Tennis Chains Amid Reports of a '49ers Divorce'

After producing one of the most efficient wide receiving seasons that the National Football League has ever seen, the San Francisco 49ers figured to have found their guy in Brandon Aiyuk.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares positive Brock Purdy update ahead of crucial Panthers clash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Friday, offering updates on quarterback Brock Purdy, who returned to action in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

49ers void Brandon Aiyuk’s $25 million guaranteed salary

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers appear to be finished with each other, with the relationship deteriorating to the point that the 49ers have voided Aiyuk’s guaranteed salary.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 21

Brandon Aiyuk's extension with 49ers looking like total flop

Brandon Aiyuk's contract extension with 49ers looking like a big misstep

The on-again, off-again relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk appears to be off again.

49ers void Brandon Aiyuk’s $25 million guaranteed salary

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares positive Brock Purdy update ahead of crucial Panthers clash

NFL insider weighs in on 49ers coach Robert Saleh's future

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

49ers void Brandon Aiyuk's guarantees, appear headed for split

The Athletic's Dianna Russini and Michael Silver report that the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may be nearing an inevitable split.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Report: 49ers & WR Brandon Aiyuk Appear To Be Headed Toward A Divorce

Dianna Russini and Michael Silver are reporting that the 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk appear to be headed for a “stunning divorce.” This comes just over a year after the 49ers signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million extension.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

Where the 49ers Will Be Challenged the Most Against the Panthers

It wasn't too long ago that the Carolina Panthers were a laughing stock in the NFL. Now, they are a team in playoff contention. The San Francisco 49ers would do well not to overlook them when they face them on Monday night.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

Why the 49ers brought back Ricky Pearsall and Brock Purdy the same week

Ricky Pearsall's season has been a strange one. He started off hot. Had 108 yards Week 1 against the Seahawks and 117 yards Week 3 against the Cardinals.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

9 teams could try to trade for 49ers QB Mac Jones this offseason

Mac Jones could be one of the most sought after players in the NFL this offseason. That's because he's under contract through 2026, he's cheap, he's good and the incoming class of college quarterbacks seems underwhelming.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

Why John Lynch expects 49ers' Ricky Pearsall to be impactful down the stretch

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to action Sunday for the first time since suffering a PCL injury in Week 4. Against the Arizona Cardinals, the second-year wideout was targeted twice, finishing with one catch for zero yards.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

Why 49ers GM John Lynch was confident about Brock Purdy's return

All eyes were on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals. It marked just his third game of the season—and his first since aggravating a turf toe injury in Week 4.

Sincere McCormick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Cardinals Signing RB Sincere McCormick To Practice Squad

According to Aaron Wilson, the Cardinals are signing RB Sincere McCormick to their practice squad on Friday. Arizona hosted McCormick for a workout earlier today and was impressed enough to quickly sign him. McCormick, 25, was a three-year starter at UTSA and was the CUSA Offensive Player of the Year.

Robert Saleh News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Robert Saleh expected to draw HC interest

49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to draw head coaching interest during this offseason’s hiring cycle.

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20

49ers can't escape injury bug with LB set to miss multiple games

Even the 49ers’ injury replacements are getting hurt.

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19

49ers Re-Signed LB Stone Blanton To Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed LB Stone Blanton to the practice squad. San Francisco’s practice squad now includes: CB Eli Apple

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 19