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The Best Move the 49ers Made this Offseason

The 49ers didn't make many splashy moves this offseason. Instead, they mostly let go of big-name players such as Deebo Samuel and Dre Greenlaw so they could give big money to Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Fred Warner.

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Niners' Blockbuster Trade Piece Named Biggest Loss

The San Francisco 49ers' vision through the opening months of the offseason was relatively clear. They needed to get younger and cheaper, meaning the sacrifice of some big names on both sides. Many of those losses happened in free agency.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 7

The Worst Move the 49ers Made this Offseason

It's easy to see why the 49ers made most of their moves this offseason. Once they decided to give Brock Purdy a five-year, $265 million contract extension, they had to purge their roster of all the older, expensive, injury-prone players.

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Why Bryce Huff is the 49ers' Biggest Enigma of 2025

The 49ers have a bunch of enigmas on their roster. Is Christian McCaffrey still an elite player? Can Trent Williams stay healthy for more than 10 games at his age?

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The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

How many of the players to earn AP first-team all-NFL honors multiple times in their careers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most recent 1,000 receiving-yard season by NFL franchise' quiz

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The 'Passing yards leaders for every NFL franchise' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 7

The Biggest Burning Question Facing the 49ers this Year

The 49ers have so many questions they must answer this offseason. Lots of them involve their offense. Will Christian McCaffrey stay healthy? What about Trent Williams?

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 7

NFL veteran retires to pursue awesome new venture

The longtime NFL wide receiver has decided to retire to pursue a very interesting new career.

When Brock Purdy knew he'd receive contract extension from 49ers

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The 'Active NFL yards-per-receptions' leaders quiz

Chris Conley News / Pro Football Rumors / June 7

WR Chris Conley announces retirement after decade in NFL

After a decade in the NFL, wide receiver Chris Conley is retiring to pursue a post-playing career as a filmmaker.

WR Chris Conley retires from NFL to attend film school

Derrick Henry could find himself in movie if he hits milestone this season

One head-scratching offseason transaction made by each NFL team

The '10 or more touchdowns in 2021' quiz

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 7

Will 49ers Trade Brandon Aiyuk to Commanders for Terry McLaurin?

Terry McLaurin seems unhappy with the Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk recently unfollowed the 49ers on Instagram. Should San Francisco and Washington swap the two wide receivers?

Chris Conley News / Field Level Media / June 7

WR Chris Conley retires from NFL to attend film school

Wide receiver Chris Conley is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons to pursue a career as a filmmaker. Conley's second act will begin by attending film school at his alma mater Georgia, his agent Jonathan Perzley told NFL Network on Saturday.

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Chris Conley News / 49ers Webzone / June 7

Former 49ers WR Chris Conley retiring to pursue filmmaking dream

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley is retiring after 10 seasons in the NFL. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Conley is stepping away from football to attend film school and chase his longtime dream of becoming a filmmaker.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / June 7

San Francisco 49ers WR suddenly retires to start movie dream

The San Francisco 49ers are losing a wide receiver who has dreams of being a big name in Southern California. The 49ers have had some turnover at wide receiver this offseason after the team traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders.

Chris Conley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 7

Veteran WR Chris Conley Retiring After 10 Seasons

Per Ian Rapoport, veteran WR Chris Conley has announced his retirement from the NFL after ten seasons. Conley plans to finish his degree at the University of Georgia and become a filmmaker.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 7

The 49ers' Biggest Loss of the Offseaon

Picking the 49ers' biggest loss of the offseason isn't easy considering the team lost nine starting players. Charvarius Ward could be a huge loss. He's an elite cornerback and the 49ers are replacing him with Renardo Green who has seven career starts and has not played well in OTAs this year.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / June 7

PFF highlights the obvious about 49ers' Ricky Pearsall heading into 2025 season

Pro Football Focus (PFF) contributor Ryan Smith recently named 10 second-year players poised for bigger roles in 2025, and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was among them.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 7

The Biggest Storyline of 49ers Minicamp

Mandatory minicamp starts on Tuesday and ends on Wednesday for the 49ers. And this year, there are lots of intriguing storylines. How does Brock Purdy handle his new contract extension?

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Brock Purdy Shows True Colors With 49ers Contract Decision

Less than a month ago, the San Francisco 49ers signed Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million contract extension. While at OTAs this week, the talented quarterback answered questions about his new deal. Purdy has legitimately kept the 49ers from undergoing massive changes to both their coaching staff and front office.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / June 7

San Francisco 49ers predicted to trade for frustrated Cincinnati Bengals star, with Super Bowl window closing

The San Francisco 49ers could be facing a couple of crucial seasons, having paid Brock Purdy while boasting multiple aging stars. For several players on the roster, it’s now or never, and the Niners could take a big swing via trade to maximize their chances.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 6