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The real reason the 49ers seem to want to cut ties with Brandon Aiyuk

The Brandon Aiyuk debacle gets stranger by the week. We know the 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk's guarantees in July and he hasn't filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association about it, which means he probably did whatever the 49ers claim he did.

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Jauan Jennings hit with $12,172 fine for MNF Tre’Von Moehrig fight

As time expired on the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 12 Monday Night Football victory, Jauan Jennings took a swing at Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 29

Browns willing to give Shedeur Sanders extended look as starter

Shedeur Sanders is such a lightning rod for commentary in the NFL right now that he has made a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team one of the talks of the league.

Browns' stance on Sanders makes sense, but it exposes limited options

Colts-Texans, Steelers-Bills filled with playoff race pressure

Steelers make several roster moves ahead of pivotal bout with Bills

Massive injury news in Buffalo gives Steelers a huge advantage

Patrick Mahomes has blunt take on Chiefs' disappointing season

Andy Reid’s main flaw will cost Chiefs a trip to the playoffs

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

Why the 49ers Must Continue to Start Brock Purdy Regardless of Performance

Brock Purdy played arguably his worst game for the 49ers against the Panthers since the Christmas game against the Ravens in 2023. The 49ers should’ve steamrolled the Panthers, but Purdy single-handedly kept them in the game with his three first-half interceptions.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

Jauan Jennings News / 49ers Webzone / November 29

49ers announce roster moves ahead of game in Cleveland, NFL fines WR Jauan Jennings for unnecessary roughness during Monday Night Football

On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns: Activated K Matt Gay from

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

49ers Elevate K Matt Gay & LB Jalen Graham

For the second straight week, the 49ers have announced the elevation of K Matt Gay and LB Jalen Graham. Gay, 31, was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round out of Utah in 2019.

Ricky Pearsall News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

Why the 49ers Aren’t Worried About Ricky Pearsall’s Lack of Involvement

One player on the San Francisco 49ers who’s been nonexistent in terms of production is Ricky Pearsall. He returned in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals after being out for six weeks with a PCL injury.

George Kittle News / Athlon Sports / November 29

George Kittle Reacts to NFL Star’s Personal News

George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers are 8-4 this season. Their four losses came to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

Where the 49ers Will Be Challenged the Most Against the Browns

The last thing the San Francisco 49ers should do when they face the Cleveland Browns is overlook them. Yes, they have a 3-8 record and aren't going anywhere this season.

Ji'Ayir Brown News / 49ers Webzone / November 29

49ers Keys to Victory: How San Francisco Can Beat the Browns on the Road in Week 13

The San Francisco 49ers travel to Cleveland in an NFC West versus an AFC North matchup on Sunday. The 8-4 Niners look to add to their two-game win streak against the Browns.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

Why the 49ers Should be Concerned With Brock Purdy Against the Browns

Facing a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team is superficially an easy matchup for the San Francisco 49ers. However, the Browns have one of the best defenses in the NFL.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

Why the Browns will be an extremely tough test for the 49ers

The 49ers are headed to Cleveland on Sunday and will be facing an interesting team. The Cleveland Browns have had a wild season. Three QBs have played for them, and their defense has looked elite.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 29

John Lynch opens up about Brandon Aiyuk standoff

The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) overcame Brock Purdy’s three-interception game on Monday Night Football, beating the Carolina Panthers 20-9. San Francisco remains in the playoff hunt despite numerous injuries to key contributors.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 28

49ers LB Fred Warner provides positive update on his season-ending ankle injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has spoken publicly about his season-ending injury for the first time since injuring his ankle in Week 6. His ankle injury was a brutal blow for the 49ers, as he is widely considered their best player in the secondary.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / November 28

49ers' Kyle Shanahan delivers hilarious response to question about bad-weather game plan vs. Browns

If you're wondering what kind of conditions the San Francisco 49ers will face on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, a clip from the Browns' Friday practice might offer some clues: The 49ers are preparing for harsh winter weather at Huntington Bank Field, anticipating cold temperatures, strong winds, and possibly light snow.

Ji'Ayir Brown News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 28