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The 49ers Rookie Who Will Have the Greatest Impact in 2026
It’s difficult to envision more than a couple of rookies making an impact for the San Francisco 49ers in 2026. That might even be a little generous of an estimation.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 20
49ers vs. Rams in Australia: Why This International Opener Could Define the Season
The San Francisco 49ers opening the season against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia isn't just another Week 1 matchup. This game could define the entire season.
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?
Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / May 20
Rumor about 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk's agent debunked by NFL insider
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not done himself any favors by cutting off communication with the organization and reportedly making it difficult for other teams to contact him.
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.
The 49ers Seem like a Lock to Make the Playoffs
Almost every year, there is a list of playoff teams that do not get back the following year. The San Francisco 49ers will not be one of those teams, according to Kevin Patra of NFL Network. Patra ranked the top eight teams that are expected to miss the playoffs after making it the year prior.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 20
Has relationship between Brandon Aiyuk and 49ers become personal?
Has the relationship between Aiyuk and the 49ers degraded beyond just business?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 20
49ers' grueling travel schedule: How impactful is the Australia trip?
Here's an interesting fact pointed out by Matt Barrows of The Athletic: the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will travel farther in Week 1 (round-trip) than 10 other NFL teams will travel during the entire season.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 20
Why Week 1 Against the Rams is a Must-Win Game for the 49ers
It's uncommon for a must-win game to be mentioned early on in the regular season. That doesn't arise until mid-season, or especially in the last quarter.
Osa Odighizuwa News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 20
New DT Osa Odighizuwa Relishing 49ers-Cowboys Matchup This Season
The San Francisco 49ers’ NFL schedule sees the rekindling of one of the league’s most historic rivalries. For Week 10, two games after their Week 8 bye, the 49ers will travel to AT&T Stadium to take on their longtime rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, for the first time since San Francisco’s 30-24 victory in 2024.
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.
Nick Bosa News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 20
2 Veteran Free Agents the 49ers Should Sign Instead of Joey Bosa
Until Joey Bosa lands with a team, the San Francisco 49ers will forever be linked to him. They have ample salary cap space to sign him, a need for another edge rusher, and his brother, Nick Bosa.
One Major Roster Flaw on the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most likely teams to win a Super Bowl this season. They built their roster to take a swing at it this year and are not too concerned with what happens down the road.
Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / May 19
NFL insider offers blunt advice to 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk
The Brandon Aiyuk saga has been a frustrating one for the San Francisco 49ers—and for fans following the situation closely. While the wide receiver was rehabbing ACL and MCL injuries, in a bizarre twist, he unexpectedly cut off communication with the team.
Why the 49ers' Mid-Season Schedule is Perfect
Whenever an injured player returns, teams will typically begin a ramp-up period for them. They don't want that player to suffer a setback by going 100 percent immediately.
San 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.
One Big Question for the San Francisco 49ers at Each Position
The San Francisco roster appears to be set as they get ready for OTAs and training camp. What are the biggest questions for each position room as the offseason moves have ended?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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