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How Robert Saleh will Disguise the 49ers Defense this Year

Nothing about the 49ers defense was exotic or unexpected last season. They hardly rotated their safeties and almost never disguised their coverages. If the middle of the field was open before the snap, it most likely was open after the snap as well.

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How Kyle Shanahan Might Spice Up the 49ers Offense this Year

The 49ers offense seemed stale last season. It struggled in the red zone, it struggled in short-yardage situations and Kyle Shanahan seemed out of fresh ideas.

Bryce Huff News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 6

49ers DE Bryce Huff Says He Wanted Eagles to Trade him Last Season

The 49ers have convinced themselves that they can succeed where the Eagles failed with Bryce Huff. Last year, the Eagles gave Huff a three-year, $51.1 million contract with Philadelphia -- that's big money.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 6

Are the 49ers Legitimate Super Bowl Contenders this Year?

If you look at the 49ers' finances this year, it doesn't seem like they expect to make a serious Super Bowl run. They currently have more than $93 million in dead salary cap space -- tops in the NFL.

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The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the 32 NFL head coaches to at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL head coaches with 2+ Super Bowl appearances' quiz

The 'NFL rookie quarterback passing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most recent 100-reception season for each NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 5

49ers land promising receiver in early 2026 mock draft

Training camp hasn't even arrived, but some writers believe it's never too early to look beyond the 2025 season and project potential outcomes for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Trent Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 5

Trent Williams is a Favorite to win Protector of the Year Award

It's undeniable that Trent Williams has been one of the best, if not the best, offensive linemen in the NFL for years. He arguably is the best player on the San Francisco 49ers as well.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 5

49ers in 2025: Top obstacles to overcome for a successful season

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a challenging 2024 campaign, finishing last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record. The team hopes to prove that last season was an outlier, and not a sign that their days of fighting for championships are behind them.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 5

49ers Training Camp: 3 Position Battles to Watch

Training camp is getting closer and closer for the San Francisco 49ers. It will be the start for them to rewrite the mediocrity that was their 2024 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Inside 49ers' Must-Watch Training Camp Battles

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 6-11 season that failed to meet the team's Super Bowl expectations from the season before. Last year was plagued by injury just as much as the disappointing results, so this offseason's focus has been on rehabilitation and retainment of the franchise's brightest stars.

Dominick Puni News / 49ers Webzone / July 5

Dominick Puni: The 49ers' most promising building block

The San Francisco 49ers, a team that has often avoided spending significant draft capital on the offensive line, hit the jackpot last year with third-round pick Dominick Puni.

Bryce Huff News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Bryce Huff gets brutally honest about wanting the Eagles to trade him way before they made their decision

Just a year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles thought they had their Haason Reddick replacement locked in when they brought in Bryce Huff on a big three-year, $51 million deal.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / July 5

49ers' Christian McCaffrey is NFC West's biggest X-factor

The San Francisco 49ers finished last in the NFC West in 2024 with a 6-11 record, going just 1-5 against division opponents. Injuries plagued the team throughout the season, but no absence was felt more on offense than that of Christian McCaffrey.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 5

Arik Armstead Explains How Brock Purdy Changed the 49ers Offense

Brock Purdy's critics insist that he's a system quarterback, a player who's propped up by the 49ers' scheme and offensive weapons. Sort of like Jimmy Garoppolo.

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The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Mike Hilton News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Will the 49ers Sign Free Agent Nickelback Mike Hilton?

The 49ers are looking to sign a cornerback. They reportedly showed interest in Damon Arnette before he ultimately signed with the Houston Texans. Fortunately for the 49ers, plenty of quality cornerbacks remain on the free agent market, including veteran nickelback Mike Hilton, who would be a terrific addition for the 49ers, according to ESPN.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Is 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk the NFL's Most Overpaid Wide Receiver?

The 49ers seemed so relieved when they finally signed Brandon Aiyuk to a four-year contract extension last year, Now, they probably wish he hadn't signed it.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 4

NFC Notes: Fred Warner, Emmanuel Forbes, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

The 49ers signed All-Pro LB Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million extension this offseason to keep him with the team through 2029. Following seven years

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 4

Former 49ers teammate fires back at Brock Purdy critics

Former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, is the latest to come to Brock Purdy's defense. The quarterback continues to face criticism from skeptics who believe he's more a product of head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system and the talent around him than a legitimate elite passer.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Do the 49ers Have the NFL's Best Throwback Uniforms?

The 49ers have some of the best uniforms in American Sports. The scarlet red is reminiscent of the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the helmets and pants actually look gold.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / July 4

Arik Armstead claps back at Brock Purdy critics

Brock Purdy continues to face labels like “game manager” and “system quarterback,” with many fans and analysts crediting his success to Kyle Shanahan’s scheme.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / July 3

49ers Urged to Sign Keenan or Amari as Aiyuk Insurance

The NFL free agency period is all but over as many teams are content to enter training in a few weeks with the rosters they have. For the San Francisco 49ers, the mission this offseason was more about retaining key pieces than signing external players.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 30