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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 5
What Are the 49ers Really Building Right Now?
The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most talented teams in the NFL. That is not up for debate. What is up for debate is something much bigger: identity.
3 49ers Rookies Who Will Likely be Multi-Year Contributors
It will be extremely difficult for the majority of the rookies on the San Francisco 49ers to be helpful in 2026. Even Kyle Shanahan acknowledges that. But it also goes beyond this season.
49ers Post-Draft Wide Receiver Depth Chart: New Faces All Around
Now that the 2026 NFL draft is in the rearview mirror, there will not be many moves that the San Francisco 49ers make between now and the start of training camp.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 4
49ers player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft
There are people who believe the San Francisco 49ers failed in the draft, but the team still has high hopes for their picks. And here is a 49ers player in danger of losing his starting job to a rookie after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 4
Seahawks expected 49ers to target a running back early in the draft
The San Francisco 49ers drew criticism for selecting running back Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Few analysts projected Black to go that high, and even fewer viewed running back as a top priority for San Francisco entering the draft.
This 49ers Draft Pick is Already Being Underrated
Perhaps the least discussed pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2026 NFL Draft is Carver Willis. The fourth-round selection does not come with immediate star expectations, but he profiles as a player who could develop into a reliable starter at guard.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 4
49ers added size and upside with CB Ephesians Prysock
The San Francisco 49ers' defense struggled against the pass in 2025, ranking 25th in yards allowed and recording just six interceptions all season. Only the New York Jets, who had none, finished with fewer.
How Position Bias Drives the 49ers' Drafts
The Niners are knocked for reaching in the draft, but that doesn’t just come from locking in on a player; they also lock in on positions. This year, the two most expensive free agent signings and the first draft pick, all at wide receiver.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 4
49ers named trade fit for Pro Bowl cornerback
The San Francisco 49ers added depth to their secondary in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting cornerback Ephesians Prysock in the fourth round. He joins a group headlined by projected starters Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
What We Know About the 49ers' 2026 NFL Schedule So Far
With the vast majority of free agency signings complete and the annual NFL Draft adding eight new players, attention now turns to the San Francisco 49ers’ 2026 NFL schedule.
49ers Rookie Expectations: Wide Receiver De'Zhaun Stribling
While you cannot base a draft class on their rookie season, it is going to be interesting to see what the San Francisco 49ers' rookies can do to help this year, given where their roster is.
2025 Re-Draft is Eye-Opening for 49ers First-Round Pick
While the San Francisco 49ers are defending their 2026 NFL Draft to the fans, the 2025 NFL Draft is being put under the microscope as well. In a recent 2025 re-draft, the 49ers would have gone a completely different direction that may raise some eyebrows.
San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / May 4
49ers Bet 8 Draft Picks On Board Nobody Outside The Building Has Seen
Kyle Shanahan sat across from Rich Eisen on April 30, 2026, and did something coaches almost never do. He admitted the whole thing might not work. The 49ers had just wrapped a three-day draft that drew grades ranging from A-minus to C-minus across the major outlets.
49ers Post-Draft Quarterback Depth Chart
Now that the San Francisco 49ers have completed the 2026 NFL draft there is not much more left of the offseason left. The team will get together for OTAs and then training camp but the time to add new players has mostly come and gone.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 3
Kyle Shanahan Is Facing Unfair Criticism Over the 49ers' Draft Process
Head coach Kyle Shanahan has received heavy criticism this past week after discussing the San Francisco 49ers’ scouting process. He appeared on The Rich Eisen Show to publicly defend the process they use for the NFL Draft, and, to be perfectly honest, it doesn’t sound nearly as incompetent as some have suggested.
49ers Drafting Romello Height Closes the Door on This Free-Agent Target
Out of their eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers’ best selection appears to be Romello Height. Of course, it’s too early to tell.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 3
Expert links former 49ers star to NFC West rival as best fit
Surprisingly, former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings remains available in free agency, continuing to wait for the right opportunity and a competitive contract.
Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 3
Ex-49ers Receiver Emerging as Hot Free Agent Target for the Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers made the right call on Jauan Jennings this offseason. He likely priced himself out of a new contract, seeking more than San Francisco was willing to pay.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 3
Analyst reveals 49ers' best undrafted free agent fit
The San Francisco 49ers added eight undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft, and one analyst believes he's already identified the best fit. The Athletic draft analyst Nick Baumgardner highlighted one undrafted player to watch for each NFL team, naming former Indiana defensive end Mikail Kamara as the standout fit for San Francisco.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2
The best free-agent fit for Jauan Jennings is in the AFC
Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 1
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan shares massive Week 1 George Kittle injury update
Kittle hasn't hidden that he wants to return to the lineup for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a January playoff game.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / April 29
49ers are dealing with yet another Brandon Aiyuk problem
The Aiyuk saga continues to cause problems for the 49ers.
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