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SI Says 49ers Will be Top 5 Team in NFL by End of 2025-26 Season
It's hard to get excited about the 49ers as they currently are constructed on paper. They just lost nine starting players in free agency and replaced almost all of them with rookies.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / May 1
Nick Bosa, Trent Williams at 49ers' offseason program to help teach "the standard" 
The 49ers turned over their roster this offseason. They parted ways with eight starters, who have a combined 54 years of NFL experience. They added 17 rookies to the roster and have 38 players on their 90-player roster who have two or fewer seasons of experience.
Pro Football Focus Ranks 49ers 3rd in NFC West After NFL Draft
Last season, the 49ers went 1-5 against the NFC West and finished dead last in the division. This season, the 49ers aren't the worst team in the NFC West anymore -- they're the second worst behind the Rams and the Cardinals according to Pro Football Focus.
The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz
Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
Yes, 49ers can win the NFC West in 2025
The San Francisco 49ers are the betting favorites to win the NFC West in 2025, but the punditry class continues to express skepticism, usually in favor of the Los Angeles Rams.
One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited
The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.
The 49ers' Biggest Remaining Roster Holes Following the NFL Draft
With 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers tried their best to fill all their roster holes after losing nine starters during free agency. But despite their best efforts to address everything, the 49ers still have holes on their offensive line at defensive tackle according to Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano.
Why the 49ers Drafted Montana WR Junior Bergen
You can never have enough wide receivers. At least, that is how the San Francisco 49ers made it seem when they selected two wide receivers in the NFL draft.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 1
How Raiders stole 2 highly coveted 49ers draft targets
In the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers hit their mark at times. And overall, they graded out fairly well. However, the Raiders stole two highly coveted 49ers draft targets.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
Chase Daniel: $53-55M annually for Brock Purdy would be a bargain for 49ers
Brock Purdy's value continues to be a hot topic among the national media and fans. The San Francisco 49ers are actively negotiating a contract extension with their young franchise quarterback, though NFL insider Tom Pelissero recently reported that the two sides are "not close." "Nothing's imminent, from my understanding here," Pelissero added.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
SI prematurely labels 49ers' top draft pick a potential bust
Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano recently listed the five most likely NFC busts from the 2025 NFL Draft. The word "bust" is the last thing San Francisco 49ers fans want to hear in connection with a first-round pick, especially considering the team's struggles to land high-impact players early in the draft, aside from Nick Bosa in 2019.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
2025 NFL Odds: 49ers Early Favorites to Win the NFC West After the Draft
Despite a tumultuous offseason marked by significant roster changes, the San Francisco 49ers have emerged as the early favorites to clinch the NFC West title in the upcoming 2025-26 NFL season.
Malik Mustapha News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
Analyst: 49ers should sign former Jets safety after Malik Mustapha injury
News of Malik Mustapha's injury caught San Francisco 49ers fans off guard. Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft, ESPN's Nick Wagoner revealed that the safety had suffered a torn ACL during the team's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on January 5.
Sports Illustrated Projects 49ers LB Nick Martin to Make Major Impact
The 49ers drafted a few projects this year. Nick Martin is not one of them. Martin has all the tools to make a major impact from Day 1 as the 49ers' replacement for Dre Greenlaw who signed with the Denver Broncos this offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
49ers finally address major need in early 2026 mock draft
Strengthening the offensive line—both for the present and the future—was widely considered one of the San Francisco 49ers' top priorities heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.
How the 49ers Ignored Richard Sherman's Advice this Offseason
This offseason, defensive line was priority No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 for the 49ers. That's why they drafted three D-linemen with their first five picks. But during the season, offensive line seemed like a much bigger issue for the 49ers than defensive line.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 1
The Doubt Is Just Crazy at This Point
Opinions on how the 49ers will perform this season vary widely. Some analysts praise their excellent draft class, while others argue that the championship window has closed.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 1
49ers Pick Offensive Tackle in Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is roughly 360 days away. What better time to do a mock draft? Thankfully, our friends at Pro Football Focus are way ahead of us. They recently did a way-too-early 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Major Defensive Draft Powering Niners Rankings Rise
The San Francisco 49ers patiently waited out the NFL coaching cycle earlier this year, eventually reuniting with Robert Saleh, their unquestioned target of choice for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Saleh reclaimed this position with more marked hurdles to climb this time around.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30
49ers Recommended to Sign Veteran Free Agent Safety
A new need presented itself on the San Francisco 49ers following the NFL draft. Safety Malik Mustapha has an ACL injury that he suffered in the regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30
How the 49ers Will Use Running Back Jordan James in 2025
One of the 49ers' most important draft picks this year is running back Jordan James. The 49ers waited until Round 5 to take him, but they need him to contribute right away because they can't use Christian McCaffrey the same way they used to.
George Kittle News / Athlon Sports / April 30
49ers GM Makes George Kittle Statement After Major Decision
An underwhelming 2024 season came into the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. With a record of 6-11, San Francisco really never had the chance to get things going with injuries being the main problem within the team's struggles.
John Lynch News / Athlon Sports / April 30
49ers' John Lynch Asked About Shedeur Sanders Post-Draft - Here's What He Said
The 2025 NFL draft is over and the San Francisco 49ers feel very good about the work they put in. John Lynch was able to land major defensive talent throughout the draft.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 30
Could 49ers, Brock Purdy contract talks extend into the summer?
Are the 49ers and Brock Purdy far apart in contract negotiations?
George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / April 29
Details emerge on George Kittle's contract extension with 49ers
Tight end George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio shared the specifics of the deal, which once again makes Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 29
How does latest George Kittle news impact Brock Purdy?
The San Francisco 49ers can cross one big item off their offseason to-do list, but how does the accomplishment affect other offseason priorities?
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