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49ers address key future need in NFL.com 2026 mock draft

At some point, the San Francisco 49ers will have to address the future of the left tackle position. Right tackle Colton McKivitz, whose play improved this past season, is 29 years old and under contract through 2028.

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A Speed Wide Receiver the 49ers Should Target in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers have some questions to be answered at wide receiver this offseason. While it is hard to find true answers at such a valuable position during free agency, the 49ers may need to take some shots to fill a room that could look different.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30

The 49ers have three DC candidates. One has a Super Bowl ring. He’s not the favorite

The San Francisco 49ers are searching for a defensive coordinator—their fifth in five seasons. The candidates include Raheem Morris, Joe Woods, and Gus Bradley, each presenting distinct profiles for a defense that features Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 30

49ers have a pass rush problem, and the solution isn't what you think

Much has been made—and was made weekly during the season—of the 49ers' lack of a pass rush. The team was last in the league in sacks and last in pressure rate.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Brian Robinson Jr. News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 30

Do the 49ers Need to Re-Sign Brian Robinson Jr.?

The San Francisco 49ers will have an interesting decision to make when it comes to running back Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson was acquired via trade this summer, but the 49ers added him knowing that he was only going to be a rental.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Kyle Juszczyk News / HITC / January 30

Kyle Juszczyk demands San Francisco 49ers investigate electric plant rumored to cause injury crisis

Kyle Juszczyk has urged the San Francisco 49ers to investigate a long-standing theory linking a nearby electrical facility to the team’s injury problems.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Mac Jones linked to one team on the trade market

Mac Jones may be parlaying his strong 2025 season into an opportunity for a starting gig elsewhere.

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Active 300-yard playoff games' quiz

Trent Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

This Could be Trent Williams' Last Shot to Win a Super Bowl with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers must be aggressive this offseason to strengthen their roster, giving themselves a chance to complete one of the greatest stories in NFL history.

Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk says nearby electrical substation has been a 'talking point for years'

Discussion surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' recent injury history—and whether a nearby electrical substation could be a contributing factor—doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

San Francisco 49ers Casting a Wide Net For Defensive Coordinator Opening

Here we go again. If you’ve been following the San Francisco 49ers for the last few years, you know the drill: Have an elite defense, watch your defensive coordinator get hired as a head coach elsewhere, rinse, repeat.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers interview trio of candidates for defensive coordinator vacancy

The San Francisco 49ers are in the process of finding a new defensive coordinator following Robert Saleh's departure to become the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

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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.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

49ers Draw Interest For Mac Jones From This Expected Team

Well, that didn't take too long. The San Francisco 49ers are already drawing interest from a team that potentially wants to acquire Mac Jones in a trade.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29

49ers Interview Gus Bradley, Raheem Morris, Joe Woods For DC Job

Robert Saleh‘s second exit as 49ers defensive coordinator will lead to the team’s fourth DC search in four years. The NFC West club has begun its interview process.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers star fullback reveals Super Bowl LX rooting interest

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk will be tuning in for Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Like his teammate Fred Warner, Juszczyk recently shared which team he's rooting for—and the reveal shouldn't surprise 49ers fans.