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49ers can cross star tight end off free agency list after new report

If the San Francisco 49ers had an interest in adding a marquee tight end this offseason, they can scratch one big name off the list. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Atlanta Falcons plan to place the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts, fully guaranteeing him more than $15 million on a one-year deal.

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49ers mock draft roundup: Receiver or defensive line at No. 27?

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week, and the San Francisco 49ers are zeroing in on several key needs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. While CBS Sports recently identified wide receiver as the team's top priority, the defensive line remains firmly in the spotlight as well.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 23

What is the 49ers' biggest need entering the NFL Scouting Combine?

The San Francisco 49ers face multiple roster questions this offseason as they look to keep pace in a competitive NFC West that produced three playoff teams in 2025, including the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 23

49ers free agency: Is Najee Harris an ideal backup for Christian McCaffrey?

The San Francisco 49ers received more than many anticipated from Christian McCaffrey last season. After an injury-plagued 2024 campaign, some questioned whether the veteran running back could return to elite form.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 23

Why 49ers TE George Kittle’s PFF Rating Confirms What Everyone Already Knew

George Kittle's 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers has been a true mixed bag. On one hand, injuries kept Kittle off the field more this season than in any year since his NFL debut in 2017.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / February 23

NFL insider: 49ers expected to have interest in Mike Evans

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to be among the teams with interest in veteran wide receiver Mike Evans when NFL free agency opens in the coming weeks.

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49ers Draft Trends: How San Francisco has Attacked the NFL Combine

The 49ers have so many needs this offseason, it's hard to predict which position they'll take with their first-round pick. They could take a wide receiver, or a tight end, or an offensive lineman, or a defensive lineman, or a linebacker, or a cornerback, or a safety.

San Francisco 49ers News / UFL / February 22

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Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / February 22

Should the San Francisco 49ers trade Mac Jones or retain him as a backup?

With Brock Purdy entrenched as the starter, the acquisition of Mac Jones as a backup in 2025 added a new dimension to the team's quarterback room. After

George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 22

NFC Notes: George Kittle, Brian Fleury, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers TE George Kittle was asked about his injury and the possibility he could miss a lot of time in 2026, with GM John Lynch telling reporters that Kittle would likely have an aggressive rehab process.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 22

49ers Free Agency: Why Bradley Chubb Could Be the Missing Piece to a Dominant Pass Rush

The San Francisco 49ers are not rebuilding. They're competing for championships right now. When a team is firmly inside a Super Bowl window, hesitation becomes costly.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 22

Strategic Wide Receiver Targets for the San Francisco 49ers in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL off-season with a clear mandate: strengthen their receiving corps to complement their potent offense and support quarterback Brock Purdy.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 22

49ers WR jokingly asks for more money after nice Patriots gesture

A gesture by the New England Patriots caught the attention of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. The Patriots reportedly paid Mack Hollins a $400,000 incentive bonus even though he fell four receptions short of the statistical threshold required to trigger the payout.

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The Three 49ers Who Should Finish Their Careers in San Francisco

The current San Francisco 49ers have a lot of talent, but only three players should remain cornerstones of the team, staying with the 49ers from draft day to retirement.

Jauan Jennings News / 49ers Webzone / February 22

49ers free agency: Jauan Jennings' projected market value

Last year, the San Francisco 49ers restructured the final year of Jauan Jennings' contract to appease the veteran wide receiver, allowing him to earn additional performance-based bonuses while preserving his path to free agency in 2026.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 22

Two 49ers Veterans Who Could Be Playing Their Final Season in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers might lose two key players at the end of the 2026 season, a possibility the team must consider this offseason. In the NFL, the circle of life continues as veterans make way for newcomers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 21

3 Tight Ends the 49ers Might Sign in Free Agency

For the last three years, the San Francisco 49ers have been trying to find a complementary tight end alongside George Kittle. They have failed to find that tight end and have continued to sign mediocre players, like Luke Farrell last year.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 21

3 Running Backs the 49ers Might Sign in Free Agency

Only three running backs are currently rostered on the San Francisco 49ers. Two of them are extremely young players, Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James. That means the 49ers will be poised to add a veteran in free agency.

Chris Paul News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 21

An Intriguing Value Option for the 49ers in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers know they must address left guard this offseason, and one intriguing value option in free agency is Chris Paul, formerly of the Washington Commanders.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 21