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5 things to know about new 49ers punter Corliss Waitman

The San Francisco 49ers made a move at punter on Saturday, agreeing to a contract 30-year-old veteran Corliss Waitman while apparently parting ways with Thomas Morstead, who said his farewells on social media after spending one season with the team.

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Thomas Morstead thanks 49ers as time with team ends

The San Francisco 49ers are making a change at punter heading into the 2026 season, bringing an end to Thomas Morstead's brief stint with the team. San Francisco is reportedly signing veteran punter Corliss Waitman, a move that closes Morstead's time in the Bay Area after just one season with the 49ers.

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49ers signing former Steelers punter Corliss Waitman

The San Francisco 49ers appear set to make a change at punter for the 2026 season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the 49ers are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman.

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49ers officially announce signing Luke Gifford to a two-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the previously reported signing of linebacker Luke Gifford to a two-year deal. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Friday that the contract is worth $5.3 million.

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In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

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The 49ers Player who Helped Recruit Mike Evans to San Francisco

Mike Evans is officially in red and gold after signing a three-year deal, and he has now spoken to the media for the first time as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Why Brock Purdy Made the 49ers an Attractive Destination for Mike Evans

The San Francisco 49ers' acquisition of Mike Evans kicked off free agency by filling a big hole at wide receiver. Evans brings potential Hall of Fame caliber talent to the offense, giving the 49ers a veteran weapon capable of elevating the unit even further.

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3 49ers Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With San Francisco

The first week of free agency is just about over. A good haul of free agents on the San Francisco 49ers have departed for new teams, but there are still some waiting to be signed.

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49ers address position ignored in free agency in latest 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers have been active in free agency as they reshape their roster ahead of the 2026 season. The team added veteran wide receiver Mike Evans and brought back linebacker Dre Greenlaw, while also trading for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to strengthen the interior of the defensive line.

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49ers named among NFL's most improved teams in free agency by ESPN analyst

It may be too early to crown the winners of the 2026 NFL free agency period, but that hasn't stopped ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz from identifying several teams that have significantly improved their rosters this offseason—including the San Francisco 49ers.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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49ers are Creating Cap Space to Potentially Sign This Free Agent

For a moment, the San Francisco 49ers were beginning to run out of salary cap space after several moves made in free agency. It looked as if the 49ers were going to have to wrap up on players they wanted to sign and acquire.

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49ers contract details: Nick Bosa's year-to-year impact after restructure

The San Francisco 49ers created $17.172 million in 2026 salary cap space by restructuring the contract of star defensive end Nick Bosa. While the move provides immediate financial flexibility, it also pushes additional cap charges into future seasons.

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Nick Bosa's contract restructure gives the 49ers a ton of short-term flexibility

On Saturday morning, the San Francisco 49ers announced they and Nick Bosa agreed to a contract restructure that creates an additional $17.172 million in 2026 cap space.