San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / December 13

49ers add WR Brandon Aiyuk to reserve/left squad list, likely assuring offseason split

According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the San Francisco 49ers have placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list. This move makes Aiyuk ineligible to return to action for the remainder of the 2025 season, and per Maiocco, all but assures an offseason split.

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

49ers Place WR Brandon Aiyuk On Left Squad List, Officially Ending His Season

The San Francisco 49ers officially placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list Saturday, officially ending his 2025 season. The 49ers also elevated DT Sebastian Valdez and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad for Week 15’s game against the Titans.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / December 13

49ers add RB Christian McCaffrey to injury report, list him as questionable for Sunday's game

The San Francisco 49ers added running back Christian McCaffrey to the injury list on Saturday (back). The star rusher is now listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.

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Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 13

One Critical Aspect the 49ers are Emphasizing to Brock Purdy

An issue for the San Francisco 49ers going into their matchup with the Cleveland Browns was Brock Purdy. He was coming off an abysmal performance against the Carolina Panthers, where he threw three first-half interceptions.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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

Kyle Shanahan lays out how 49ers QB Brock Purdy can stay in rhythm

The 2025 season has been an up-and-down one for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. After leading his team to a game-winning touchdown in Seattle in week one, Purdy began dealing with a turf toe injury that would cost him eight games.

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

The real reason the 49ers can make a playoff run

The San Francisco 49ers are officially one of the legitimate playoff contenders. They are almost locks to make the playoffs, and anything can happen from there.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Commanders To Pursue WR Brandon Aiyuk In Offseason?

Earlier this month, 49ers general manager John Lynch expressed hope that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk would come off the reserve/PUP list to play sometime this season.

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

The 49ers' Largest Keys for Playoff Execution

With a wide-open NFL this year, the 49ers have an opportunity to enter the playoffs hot and make a run. The final four games offer an opportunity to sharpen their execution to the level that wins playoff games.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / December 13

New 2026 NFL mock draft has the 49ers landing the future successor to an aging starter to help make Brock Purdy's life easier

The 2025 San Francisco 49ers have exemplified resilience. They've lost so many key players to injuries this year and yet still sit at 9-4. They are third in the NFC West but are holding on to the sixth spot in the NFC playoff picture.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 13

49ers' Fred Warner opens up about the coach who inspired his growth

Since being drafted eight years ago, Fred Warner has become one of the most seasoned veterans on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He has been a revelation since being selected in the third round and has been ever-present throughout the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 12

One player on the 49ers set to dominate the Titans

The San Francisco 49ers should beat the Tennessee Titans with relative ease in Week 15. If the passing offense does not have a massive game, it will be

Jacob Cowing News / 49ers Webzone / December 12

49ers reveal why Jacob Cowing hasn't returned yet

It has been nearly a month since San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that wide receiver Jacob Cowing was nearing a return. At the time, Shanahan suggested Cowing could be back sometime after the bye week, potentially providing a late-season boost as the 49ers push toward the postseason.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 12

49ers vs. Titans final injury report: McCaffrey, Juszczyk cleared to play

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below.

Christian McCaffrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey expected to play through illness in Week 15

Despite a minor scare, Christian McCaffrey will remain in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 15 lineup when they face the Tennessee Titans. The star running back missed practice early in the week with his illness, but was a full participant on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15, Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reported.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 12

Several 49ers Will be Missing in Action Against the Titans

The depth of the San Francisco 49ers, especially on defense, is insanely thin. They cannot afford to have a few players or more on that side of the ball out.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 12

49ers coach pinpoints the largest factors behind Brock Purdy’s mistakes

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has a 4–1 record as a starter this year, despite battling a turf toe injury he suffered at the very start of the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 12

George Kittle makes astonishing claim about Christian McCaffrey’s future

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Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / December 12

49ers reveal why Ricky Pearsall is struggling since returning from injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has just five catches for 20 yards on nine targets in three games since returning from a PCL injury. Many expected the second-year wideout to be a breakout star in 2025—especially after he opened the season with two 100-yard performances in his first three games.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 12

How Philip Rivers helped 49ers during Brock Purdy's rookie season

It's no secret that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan kept in touch with Rivers that season. During a Thursday appearance on San Francisco Bay Area sports radio station KNBR, Shanahan revealed more information about his conversations with Rivers roughly three years ago.

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Christian McCaffrey News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Limited In Practice On Thursday

If you were anywhere near the Bay Area on Thursday afternoon, you probably heard it: the collective, sharp intake of breath from the entire San Francisco 49ers fanbase.

Yetur Gross-Matos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 11

49ers Designating DE Yetur Gross-Matos To Return From IR

Matt Maiocco reports the 49ers are designating DE Yetur Gross-Matos to return from injured reserve. Gross-Matos will have 21 days to return to practice and get activated to the 53-man roster or he will revert to injured reserve for the rest of the season.