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49ers' George Kittle posts one-word reaction after Seahawks hire Brian Fleury

The San Francisco 49ers are losing a key member of head coach Kyle Shanahan's staff to an NFC West rival. On Sunday, it was reported that the Seattle Seahawks are hiring 49ers run game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator.

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49ers lose key Kyle Shanahan assistant to NFC West rival Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers are losing a key member of Kyle Shanahan's coaching staff to a division rival. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Seattle Seahawks are hiring longtime 49ers assistant Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / February 15

49ers prepare for life without one of their aging star offensive players in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The mountain of injuries became too much for the San Francisco 49ers to overcome, which led them to be sent home in the divisional round by their NFC West rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. The number of injuries were high, of course, but the number of notable players that had to miss time this year was truly remarkable in all the worst ways.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

Brandon Aiyuk Trade Analysis: Weighing the Risks and Connections Between the 49ers and Commanders

The rumour mill is churning with speculation about a possible trade between the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders involving disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

How many of the winning coaches from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Kendrick Bourne News / Pro Football Rumors / February 15

WR Kendrick Bourne wants to re-sign with 49ers

Kendrick Bourne returned to the 49ers in 2025. The veteran wideout is set to reach the open market next month, but his preference would be to continue his second San Francisco stint.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

49ers add 'three-down disruptor' in 2026 7-round NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers' work on revamping their defensive front will undoubtedly continue in 2026. After investing heavily in the trenches during the 2025 NFL Draft—selecting Mykel Williams in the first round, Alfred Collins in the second, and CJ West in the fourth—the 49ers still struggled to pressure quarterbacks and stop the run consistently.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 15

Moves the 49ers Should Make in the Draft and Free Agency

The opportunity is there for the Niners this off-season, the draft and free agency provide impact options at positions of need. That said, they will need to compete aggressively to sign free agents, such as only two running backs, a few guards.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 15

Three NFL quarterbacks who could be next Vikings starter

The Vikings are heading into the 2026 offseason with significant uncertainty at the quarterback position.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Could Malik Willis be Dolphins' answer as replacement for Tua Tagovailoa?

Stephen A. Smith blasts idea of Kirk Cousins going to the New York Jets

Browns close to hiring defensive coordinator

Chargers not expected to place franchise tag on Odafe Oweh

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

Trade or release? 49ers insider weighs in on Brandon Aiyuk's future

The San Francisco 49ers appear headed for a split with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Whether that separation comes via trade or release remains unclear, but one thing seems certain: Aiyuk's time in red and gold is likely over.

Austen Pleasants News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

49ers tender $1.075 million deal to OL Austen Pleasants

According to OverTheCap.com, the San Francisco 49ers have extended a tender to exclusive-rights free agent offensive lineman Austen Pleasants. "Pleasants' tender is a one year contract worth $1.075 million," Jason Fitzgerald reports.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 14

Assessing Whether the 49ers Should Sign Joey Bosa this Offseason

Once again, the San Francisco 49ers are rumored to be pursuing Joey Bosa in free agency. Ever since Nick Bosa entered the league as the No. 2 overall pick in 2019, fans and analysts alike have speculated about the possibility of the Bosa brothers lining up together.

Austen Pleasants News / Pro Football Rumors / February 14

RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 2/14/26

Saturday has brought about the first of what will be many tender decisions around the NFL: ERFAs Tendered: T Austen Pleasants (49ers) Pleasants made 15 appearances and logged 125 offensive snaps in 2025.