San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

George Kittle narrates a heroic battle against a spider amid injury recovery

George Kittle turned his injury rehab equipment into a weapon during a hilarious early-morning spider emergency at home. The 49ers tight end is still working his way back from a serious Achilles injury, but that did not stop him from answering the call when his wife Claire needed help.

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One Reason Why the 49ers Aren't Super Bowl Contenders

Despite a fantastic free agency and a somewhat precarious 2026 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers still have one key reason why they aren't Super Bowl contenders just yet.

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Commanders Believed To Still Be Open To Adding At Wide Receiver

Washington has had trouble finding a consistent playmaker opposite Terry McLaurin in the passing game over the last few years. Per ESPN’s John Keim, league sources acknowledged the Commanders could use another receiving playmaker.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 14

Will Mac Jones struggle to find a starting opportunity in 2027?

Jones hoped to parlay his solid fill-in play in 2025 into a starting opportunity in 2026. That didn't pan out, and one writer seems to think the quarterback will have a difficult time finding such an opportunity in 2027.

49ers waiting game with Brandon Aiyuk leaves NFL teams on hold

Ranking NFL international series by game: Pats-Lions, divisional showdowns highlight record slate

The '4K-yard, 18-INT NFL seasons' quiz

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 13

49ers Post-Draft Linebacker Depth Chart: Where Former Draft Picks Stand

Now that the NFL Draft is over and free agency has mostly been wrapped up it is a good time to look back at the depth charts of each position room to see where the San Francisco 49ers stand.

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Taking Stock of the 49ers' Roster Position by Position

With the San Francisco 49ers roster essentially set it is a good time to review which positions are the best and worst heading into training camp. How should the position groups be ranked based on their depth and talent level?

Ji'Ayir Brown News / 49ers Webzone / May 13

Former 49ers safety calls Ji'Ayir Brown 'delusional' over self-evaluation

Former San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner didn't hold back while evaluating current 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown and his 2025 performance. Brown apparently wasn't pleased with the criticism.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / May 13

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk draws concern from ex-NFL star

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari, a five-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler, issued a public warning to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after the receiver showcased several high-profile purchases on social media.

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49ers Rookie Expectations: Jaden Dugger

With the NFL draft behind us, the focus has shifted to what the San Francisco 49ers' rookie draft class can do. What are realistic expectations for rookie fifth-round pick Jaden Duggers?

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 13

49ers 'fatal flaw' that could derail Super Bowl aspirations in 2026

NFL.com recently identified the San Francisco 49ers as one of the NFL's most complete teams entering the 2026 season, making them a strong contender to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LXI.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / May 13

49ers star George Kittle shares hilarious story about early-morning heroics

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is apparently a hero—at least in the eyes of his wife, Claire. On Wednesday, Kittle shared a humorous story on social media detailing his latest act of bravery: eliminating a spider that invaded their home in the middle of the night.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

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Ranking Every 49ers Position Group By Overall Talent and Depth

Aside from a polarizing NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers did a fine job at improving their roster this offseason. Some positions that looked terrible at the beginning of the offseason now look strong.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 13

49ers will lead the NFL in unwanted category during 2026 season

The San Francisco 49ers are regularly among the NFL's most-traveled teams each season, and that trend will continue in 2026. According to Bookies.com, via ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 49ers are projected to travel 38,105 miles during the 2026 season.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 13

Insider makes the case for A.J. Brown-to-49ers trade scenario

The San Francisco 49ers appear set at wide receiver after revamping the position group this offseason. The team moved on from Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne but added veteran receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 13

NFL Analyst Says Quiet Part Out Loud About Brandon Aiyuk and 49ers

It’s ridiculous that the San Francisco 49ers are holding onto Brandon Aiyuk still. They’re hoping that a trade for him will still materialize. It’s completely delusional.