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Where the 49ers' strength of schedule for the 2024 season ranks

We'll have to wait a little longer for the official release of the 2024 NFL schedule. However, each team's opponents have been known for some time. NFL.com writer Kevin Patra recently ranked each team's strength of schedule based on those opponents.

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The 49ers Decided Not to Trade Deebo Samuel 2 Hours Before Round 2

If Deebo Samuel had more trade value, he probably wouldn't be on the 49ers right now. The 49ers reportedly listened to trade offers for Samuel up until two hours before Round 2 of the NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 14 minutes ago

49ers roster: Is safety position already locked in?

The 49ers will enter their offseason with question marks all over their roster. There’ll be position battles for starting jobs at some spots, but mostly the club will be looking to sort out how its depth is going to look.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 5 minutes ago

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel teases big news on the horizon while meeting F1 star Lando Norris

The San Francisco 49ers have not played a game in the United Kingdom since 2013, but wide receiver Deebo Samuel dropped a hint that could be about to change.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 59 minutes ago

How 49ers 2023 draft class can make up for holes in 2024 class

The 49ers didn’t address a couple needs in this year’s draft, most notably at tight end and on the defensive line. San Francisco has quality starters at both of those spots, but depth is a big enough issue that both positions landed on our list of the team’s priorities for the 2024 draft.

Ricky Pearsall News / FanNation All 49ers / 46 minutes ago

How the 49ers Will Use Ricky Pearsall During OTAs and Minicamp

When the 49ers drafted Ricky Pearsall in Round 1, most analysts thought he would replace Jauan Jennings in the slot or Deebo Samuel at Z in 2025. And maybe that will be the case.

Ricky Pearsall News / Niners Nation / 22 minutes ago

One draft analyst ranked Ricky Pearsall sixth overall thanks to his ability to do this

Pearsall is in good company Reception Perception is a service that grades wide receivers, which is spearheaded by Yahoo Sports’ analyst Matt Harmon and gives data on the percentage of routes run, success rate on routes run, percentage of routes against man and zone, and success rate against all coverages.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Brandon Aiyuk Trade Rumors: 49ers Wanted 'A.J. Brown' Haul in 1st Round of NFL Draft

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was a popular name floated in trade rumors leading up to the 2024 NFL draft, but it sounds like the asking…

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

San Francisco 49ers' selection of Ricky Pearsall could make life much easier for Christian McCaffrey

One of the big questions following the San Francisco 49ers' selection of Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft surrounded how he would fit into an offense already featuring Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 11 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers set to receive a gift for 2025 because of old friend's questionable decision for NFC rival

The San Francisco 49ers have long since done an excellent job of working the compensatory pick system to gain extra ammunition in the draft. They are primed to receive additional picks again in 2025, and will do so in part thanks to help from an old friend.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 12 hours ago

2025 NFL draft: 49ers only projected to receive 2 compensatory picks

The 49ers have done a nice job the last few years of playing the compensatory pick game in free agency, which allowed them to stock up on additional selections thanks to their free agent departures and additions.

Dominick Puni News / FanNation All 49ers / 9 hours ago

Will the 49ers Have Dominick Puni Compete to Start at Right Guard?

Offensive lineman Dominick Puni is arguably the most fascinating player that the San Francisco 49ers drafted this year. It is because of his versatility.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 9 hours ago

Five Players Who Most Likely Won't Make the 49ers 53-Man Roster

The 49ers' final roster cut-down date is three months away. Here's an early look at five players who likely won't make the 53-man roster.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 9 hours ago

Should the 49ers Have Tried Harder to Draft an Offensive Tackle?

The most common thing to do when creating a mock draft was to have the San Francisco 49ers take an offensive lineman in the first round. It was practically a consensus position pick for them, specifically at offensive tackle.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 7 hours ago

Malik Mustapha's versatility can help San Francisco 49ers handle potential Dre Greenlaw absence

While the San Francisco 49ers have made a plethora of additions over the course of free agency and the draft, they still have a few roster issues, one of which has been obvious since the Super Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 13 hours ago

Terrell Owens reacts to 49ers' handling of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel

Rumors swirled around the statuses of San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. In the end, both players remained on the roster, and the speculation surrounding the two star players dwindled.

Isaac Guerendo News / FanNation All 49ers / 10 hours ago

Former 49ers GM Scot McCloughan is Not a Fan of RB Isaac Guerendo

The 49ers draft received mixed reviews -- some good, some bad. But there was one pick that analysts almost unanimously disliked -- running back Isaac Guerendo.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 13 hours ago

Early ESPN 2025 mock draft projects 49ers bolstering defense

Last week, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid unveiled an early look at the 2025 NFL Draft, presenting one of the first mock drafts for next year's event. At first glance, San Francisco 49ers fans might be excited to see their favorite team selecting at the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Ex-GM: 49ers can avoid breaking the bank on Purdy extension

Ex-GM confident 49ers can avoid breaking the bank on Brock Purdy extension

There’s no question the San Francisco 49ers are reaping the benefits of having quarterback Brock Purdy still on a rookie contract. But it's time for brass to start planning for that deal to expire.

Kirk Cousins reportedly left Vikings because of plan to draft replacement

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Texans HC reacts to J.J. Watt's contingent comeback offer

Eagles GM Howie Roseman: The 'zig-zag' man of the NFL

Former Steeler says HC Mike Tomlin is 'on the hot seat'

Insider speculates Titans 'planning to move on' from former first-round WR

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 16 hours ago

Jeremy Fowler names 49ers pick as biggest head-scratcher of the draft

ESPN's experts recently evaluated the best and most questionable moves of the 2024 NFL Draft. According to reporter Jeremy Fowler, one of the most puzzling decisions was the San Francisco 49ers selecting a wide receiver instead of upgrading their offensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 17 hours ago

49ers impressively loaded at receiver entering 2024 season

Opposing defenses already faced a daunting challenge against the San Francisco 49ers. Following the 2024 NFL Draft, that challenge intensified. While the team made no significant upgrades to the offensive line—and we'll see if that will impact production—it added more weapons for third-year quarterback Brock Purdy within an already loaded offense.

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / 17 hours ago

Disgruntled San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Member Sends Major Warning To Free Agents

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Willie Snead IV recently spilled the beans on the team’s culture, and his message should make free agents nervous about signing with the team.