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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 19
49ers projected to return to playoffs in two NFL.com predictions
Following last week's NFL schedule release, analysts have begun projecting how the 2026 season could unfold, including whether the San Francisco 49ers will return to the postseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 19
49ers urged to sign 'perfect fill-in' while Mykel Williams recovers
The San Francisco 49ers battled through several key injuries last season, including losses to defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams. The injuries contributed to a pass rush that struggled to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks.
George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 19
Why this 49ers TE is their ‘Best-Kept Secret’ Entering the 2026 Season
One of the biggest talking points of the offseason is whether George Kittle will be available for Week 1 for the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle anticipates
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?
Osa Odighizuwa News / 49ers Webzone / May 19
49ers DT Osa Odighizuwa feels 'handcuffs' are off in new defensive role
New San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is excited about the opportunity ahead after being acquired this offseason in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys.
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Predicting Every 49ers Game Score Even Though It's Way Too Early
The San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 NFL schedule is finally out for the world to see, so naturally it is time for the annual way-too-early game-by-game predictions before OTAs and training camp have even begun.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / May 19
Why 2026 is Brock Purdy's Biggest Season Yet
Nobody on the San Francisco 49ers roster enters 2026 under a bigger spotlight than Brock Purdy. Not because he hasn't proved he can win. Not because he hasn't delivered in big moments.
NFL Expert Believes 49ers Will Never Fire Kyle Shanahan or John Lynch
The San Francisco 49ers are now entering their 10th year with Kyle Shanahan as head coach and John Lynch as general manager. The duo have taken the 49ers from a struggling franchise to two Super Bowl appearances, four NFC Championship Game appearances, and last year’s divisional-round playoff berth.
The 49ers' Roster is Surprisingly Complete After Offseason Moves
The San Francisco 49ers' offseason was not about shaking things up or making sweeping changes. It was much more centered around finalizing a roster that can get over the hump with the core pieces that they already had.
San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / May 19
49ers Sit On $67.4M In Cap Space And Still Won’t Pay Joey Bosa
Somewhere in the 49ers’ front office, a phone keeps not ringing. Joey Bosa, one of the best edge rushers still available in 2026 free agency, sits without a contract.
These Two Notable Free Agents Make Sense for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are considered Super Bowl contenders with one of the best rosters in the NFL. The team might just have fine-tuned the back end of their depth chart to turn this into a Super Bowl roster.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 18
Pelissero can't imagine the 49ers ever firing John Lynch or Kyle Shanahan
The San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed sustained success since John Lynch took over as general manager and Kyle Shanahan became head coach. Still, critics have frequently pointed to the duo's struggles to consistently find impact contributors in the NFL Draft, particularly in the early rounds.
Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 18
San Francisco 49ers' Expectations for Marques Sigle in Year 2
Marques Sigle looked like a revelation when he first came onto the scene for the San Francisco 49ers last season. He started the first seven games of the season, which is hard to do considering he was a fifth-round pick.
49ers Face Brutal 6-Week Stretch That Will Determine Their Season
Week 1 in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams is arguably the toughest game the San Francisco 49ers will play in 2026. Having to travel so far and deal with the drastic 17-hour time change will weigh on them.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / May 18
ESPN wants the 49ers to make a free agent move that will kill two birds with one stone as offseason activities are beginning
The San Francisco 49ers found a way to weather the storm in 2025, battling through injury after injury to make the playoffs and ultimately come up short when it mattered most.
When the San Francisco 49ers' Age Finally Will Catch Up to Them
The San Francisco 49ers have made their intentions clear this offseason. The focus is entirely on trying to win a Super Bowl right now, even if it creates questions about the roster in future years.
Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 18
This One Stat Points to how Great Brock Purdy has Been for the 49ers
No matter what you think about Brock Purdy, he is a successful quarterback. While it might be the scheme and the players around him helping him, almost nobody can match the success of Purdy, so it is hard to ignore.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 18
ESPN analysts urges 49ers to team up Joey, Nick Bosa
San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch recently addressed the growing speculation about a potential reunion of the Bosa brothers in the Bay Area.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 18
49ers named ideal landing spot for two remaining NFL free agents
With the initial wave of free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft complete, most of the San Francisco 49ers' offseason roster reshuffling appears finished. However, the team could still look to strengthen a few key areas before training camp.
49ers' Offseason Plan is Reason for Optimism in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers entered the offseason with a clear direction. Rather than dramatically reshaping the roster, the goal was to tweak the roster, improve the depth, and make another Super Bowl run with the core players already in place.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 18
Backup 49ers tight end labeled San Francisco's best-kept secret
The top of the San Francisco 49ers depth chart is loaded with star power, but the roster also features several reliable backups capable of stepping in when needed.
Mykel Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / May 15
49ers DE Mykel Williams Expected Back For Training Camp; Week 1 Status Unclear
The 49ers dealt with a number of major injuries over the course of the 2025 campaign. One of those was the ACL tear suffered by Mykel Williams, and his ability to start next season remains in question.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14
49ers To Wait As Long As Possible Before Cutting Brandon Aiyuk
It’s widely expected WR Brandon Aiyuk has played his last down with the 49ers, but they have been doing everything they can to get compensation in a trade instead of letting him go.
Mac Jones 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.
George Kittle News / Yardbarker / May 13
Insider shares concerning opinion on George Kittle's future
For years, George Kittle has been the San Francisco 49ers' YAC specialist. Are those days behind him?
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