San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Three Keys to the 49ers Defeating the Falcons on Sunday

On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will visit the Atlanta Falcons and look to stay undefeated. While the Falcons have a 2-4 record and many, if not most, experts predict the Niners will defeat the Falcons, it will not be easy, especially considering how short-handed San Francisco is.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

49ers Receiver Speed Could Be Kyle Shanahan's Secret Weapon Sunday

Kyle Shanahan has spent much of this season finding ways to win despite injuries, and Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons presents another unusual situation.

DeForest Buckner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 25

49ers Expected to Pursue a Trade for Colts DT DeForest Buckner

The 49ers almost certainly will make a big move before the NFL's trade deadline next month. And that move, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, could be to trade for the Pro Bowl defensive tackle the 49ers traded to the Colts in 2020.

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Mike Evans News / HITC / October 25

49ers legend Terrell Owens’ ‘bad take’ after comparing himself to Mike Evans called out by CB

San Francisco 49ers legend Terrell Owens seems to have caused a bit of a stir with his take on Mike Evans ‘catching some average plays.’ The legendary

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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.

Fred Warner News / Athlon Sports / October 25

49ers LB Fred Warner Has Been Fined by the NFL for Two Hits in Monday’s Game

Fred Warner, the San Francisco 49ers’ excellent middle linebacker, is arguably the best player at his position in the NFL, and he has bounced back in outstanding fashion from a severe lower-leg injury he suffered last season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 24

49ers Have Activated Christian Kirk for Sunday’s Game Versus the Falcons

The injury problems continue for the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Defensive end Nick Bosa and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., among others, will continue to be out on Sunday when the team visits the Atlanta Falcons, and veteran wide receiver Mike Evans has also been ruled out for Sunday’s game.

Mike Evans News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'No You Can’t': 49ers Star Hits Back at Terrell Owens for Disrespecting Mike Evans

The gap between former wide receiver Terrell Owens’ time with the San Francisco 49ers and current 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans’ stint is more than two decades.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 25

San Francisco 49ers Officially Release 8-Year NFL Veteran

The San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with longtime defensive tackle Kevin Givens, releasing him from the practice squad as the undefeated team prepares for its Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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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.

Christian Kirk News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers announce roster moves ahead of game in Atlanta, activate WR Christian Kirk from IR

On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons: Activated WR Christian Kirk

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Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers LB Fred Warner hit with massive fines from Commanders game

The NFL announced on Saturday that San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner has been fined a total of $65,673 for two fourth-quarter plays in his team's 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.

Christian Kirk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

49ers Make Five Moves, Activate WR Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers announced Saturday that they’ve processed five roster moves for Week 7. The full list includes: 49ers signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

1 player 49ers must trade before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The San Francisco 49ers will head into Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons without two of their key receivers, as Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel have both been ruled out due to injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / October 24

San Francisco 49ers Facing Very Real Possibility Of Not Having Enough Players For Week 7 vs. Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers will be without Nick Bosa again when they take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. The star defensive end hurt his calf in practice before Week 3 and has already missed four games in a row.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers Are Dominating the Red Zone on Both Sides of the Ball

The San Francisco 49ers have established themselves as one of the NFL's most efficient offenses this season, and their performance inside the red zone has been a major reason why.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

Why the 49ers Will Lose to the Falcons in Week 7

A chance at 7-0 is staring the San Francisco 49ers square in the face. All they have to do is take care of business on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers potential trade options reportedly available

The San Francisco 49ers have some decisions to make before the November 10 trade deadline, and a couple of recent reports suggest there could be some interesting players available if other teams decide to sell.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

Kyle Shanahan sees great potential in 49ers defensive linemen Romello Height, Keion White

The San Francisco 49ers are getting a lot of production from a few young defensive linemen, and Kyle Shanahan believes there's more to come from both Romello Height and Keion White.

Nick Bosa News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

49ers Optimistic About Post-Bye Nick Bosa Return

The 49ers could have Nick Bosa back after their bye week. There is a “high level of optimism” that the star edge rusher will be able to return against the Raiders in Week 9, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 24

49ers Kyle Shanahan reveals issues with Brock Purdy's helmet communication

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't always know when quarterback Brock Purdy fails to hear a play call. Sometimes, he doesn't find out until someone on the sideline alerts him.

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / October 23

49ers terminate contract of 8-year NFL veteran on Friday

The move, announced by the team, appears timed to create an opening for wide receiver Christian Kirk, who has been working his way back from injured reserve after a calf injury that kept him sidelined since training camp.

Unbeaten 49ers potentially depleted at WR with uneven Falcons looming

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

49ers Released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo

The San Francisco 49ers announced they officially released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. Matt Barrows notes that this could be to make room for WR Christian Kirk to be activated from injured reserve. Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Rams' Sean McVay won't like what Roger Goodell said about future NFL games in Australia

"We look at the Australia game as a tremendous success on really every level," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently said, as Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk shared on Thursday.

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