San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 27

John Lynch Cites Key Trait 49ers Need for Success This Season

For the 2026 season to play out well for the San Francisco 49ers, they will need their health to improve from 2025. That's the most obvious trait they need.

Nick Bosa News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 27

NFC Notes: Nick Bosa, Ty Simpson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

SI.com’s Albert Breer notes that the 49ers will have a decision to make regarding DE Nick Bosa after the season, as his cap number will increase to $55 million.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 27

Kyle Shanahan Doubles Down on 49ers Reducing Christian McCaffrey's Usage

If you watched Christian McCaffrey do it all for the San Francisco 49ers last year, then you probably received second-hand exhaustion like me. That's how insane and absurd McCaffrey's workload was, but it was largely because the 49ers didn't have a choice.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 27

What to Know About Each 49ers Positional Battle During OTAs

The 49ers begin OTAs Thursday, offering a first glance at the position battles that will set the roster. A deep class of rookies joins the Niners' best UDFA group in years to compete for depth roles and a few starting jobs.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

Jayden Daniels weighs in on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk's uncertain future

Speculation continues to surround San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the possibility of a reunion with his friend and former college quarterback, Jayden Daniels, now with the Washington Commanders.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

49ers' Brock Purdy lands at No. 17 in Chris Simms' 2026 QB rankings

Last year, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy earned a spot in Chris Simms' "Scheme Dream" tier of quarterbacks, placing him among the NFL's top 13 signal-callers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 27

What the 49ers Need to Get Back to the Super Bowl and Win It

Most San Francisco 49ers will point to one thing and one thing only that is holding them back from achieving their Super Bowl dreams, and that is health.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

Why NFL.com believes the 49ers could dethrone the Seahawks in 2026

NFL.com analyst Dan Parr recently ranked eight teams capable of dethroning the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in 2026, placing the San Francisco 49ers fifth on the list.

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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.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

49ers increase NFL-leading salary cap space to $72 million

The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of key contract adjustments ahead of organized team activities (OTAs), which begin today, restructuring the deals of quarterback Mac Jones and center Jake Brendel.

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Mac Jones News / Field Level Media / May 27

Report: 49ers revise QB Mac Jones' 2026 contract

The San Francisco 49ers and backup quarterback Mac Jones agreed to a revised contract for the 2026 season, NFL Network reported Wednesday. The updated deal includes a $300,000 roster bonus, a $3.55 million base salary and another $2.25 million available in incentives, per the report.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 27

Christian McCaffrey Is Already Entering 49ers Running Back History

It is funny to think that Christian McCaffrey has been with the San Francisco 49ers for less than four seasons but will already be considered one of the better running backs in the franchise's history.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 27

49ers Revise Contracts For QB Mac Jones, C Jake Brendel

The 49ers have amended a pair of contracts. Quarterback Mac Jones and center Jake Brendel have agreed to revised deals, according to reports from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Spotrac.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

49ers rework contracts for Mac Jones, Jake Brendel ahead of OTAs

The San Francisco 49ers have reworked the contracts of two key offensive contributors—quarterback Mac Jones and center Jake Brendel—ahead of organized team activities (OTAs), which begin today.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 27

49ers Give QB Mac Jones $300K Raise, Restructured C Jake Brendel’s Deal

According to Tom Pelissero, the 49ers have given QB Mac Jones a $300,000 raise for the upcoming season in the form of a roster bonus It’s a little reward for how well he played for the team last season since he wasn’t in a position to otherwise maximize his earnings this year.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 27

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Reveals Key Defensive Improvements Are Needed

How the San Francisco 49ers made the playoffs without Nick Bosa and Fred Warner in 2025 still feels like a miracle. Losing both Bosa and Warner in Week 3 and Week 6, respectively, meant the 49ers had to find a way without their two biggest defensive stars for more than half the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 27

49ers 2026 Schedule Preview Ranked by Championship Impact

The San Francisco 49ers face the longest travel schedule in NFL history with stops in Melbourne and Mexico City. This series previews every 2026 game ranked by championship impact—from early measuring sticks to the critical late-season clashes that will define the Niners' season and hopes for a deep playoff run.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 26

49ers' George Kittle shares update on Week 1 availability amid Achilles recovery

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles during the Wild Card playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, forcing him to miss the following week's Divisional Round matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Kyle Juszczyk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 26

Kyle Juszczyk Sounds Off on 49ers' Preparation for Australia Game

The weeks are flying by, and the San Francisco 49ers will kick off the regular season on the other side of the world. As the NFL expands its international reach, San Francisco will face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, before returning home for three consecutive games at Levi's Stadium.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 26

49ers QB Brock Purdy Sends Super Bowl Message Heading into New Season

The San Francisco 49ers are raring to go ahead of the new season, especially after reaching the divisional round last year. 2025 showed that despite a revolving door of injuries on both sides of the ball, the franchise could still make the playoffs and be very much in the running.