With the NFL scouting combine wrapped up, the next key offseason phase for the San Francisco 49ers to hone in on will be free agency. That will be the first step towards improving their team, but their first order of business will be to determine which free agents they must re-sign and which ones they don't want to.
Will the San Francisco 49ers be swayed by a single measurable? Arm length sparked pre-draft discussions ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft when it came to former LSU left tackle Will Campbell, whose 32 5/8-inch arms raised questions despite his impressive résumé.
The NFL scouting combine has come to a close. That means the San Francisco 49ers should have a clearer picture on some prospects. It will only help them in their decision on who to draft with their 27th pick in the first round.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings are exploring options at quarterback as they look to create competition for J.J. McCarthy following a disappointing 2025 season. One name frequently linked to Minnesota has been Mac Jones of the San Francisco 49ers.
Now that the San Francisco 49ers have gone through the process of the NFL combine, they are focusing on specific fits for specific roles and spots in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft.
Kalia Davis has seen notable year-over-year jumps in playing time during his 49ers tenure. A change of scenery may soon be taking place, though. The 49ers are not expected to place an RFA tender on Davis, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.
The San Francisco 49ers are continuing their pre-draft evaluations along the offensive line. According to Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated, the 49ers are among several teams scheduled to hold an in-person meeting with former Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly moving on from defensive tackle Kalia Davis. According to Jordan Schultz, the 49ers do not plan to place a tender on the restricted free agent, allowing him to hit the open market.
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.
With the NFL Scouting Combine complete in Indianapolis, analysts are updating their 2026 NFL mock drafts based on workout data and team needs. A clear theme has emerged for the 49ers: add an offensive playmaker to support quarterback Brock Purdy.
NFL free agency begins in a week from today, and the 49ers currently have more than $38 million in salary cap space -- 11th-most in the league. They should be extremely active.
Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine belonged to the big men in the trenches, and several offensive linemen used the spotlight to shift their draft stock dramatically.
My family knows that once the season ends, I start looking toward the NFL draft. Correction: If the San Francisco 49ers are in the playoff hunt and beyond, I think of the season first, but even in October, I am also thinking about the draft.
Speculation surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' secondary intensified at the NFL Scouting Combine after Dan Graziano and Ben Solak of ESPN reported that the team could explore a trade involving starting cornerback Renardo Green.
The San Francisco 49ers may have been the one team that dealt with the most injuries to their key players last season, but they were still able to weather the storm and make the playoffs.
The 2026 NFL league year officially begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT in San Francisco), marking the point when the 49ers can formally execute their offseason moves.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has concluded, but speculation surrounding Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby continues to build. According to Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic, the San Francisco 49ers are among several teams monitoring the veteran pass rusher's availability.
The San Francisco 49ers desperately need a wide receiver this offseason. Brandon Aiyuk is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Jauan Jennings could also walk out the door, as his reported valuation appears too high for the 49ers.
Roster construction in the NFL is rarely about simply finding talent, although that is the most important aspect. It's also about timing and, more importantly, juggling the financial implications.
So picture this. It’s the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, cameras everywhere, mics in faces, and John Lynch — the man running one of the most iconic franchises in football — gets asked a pretty basic question about his shiny new defensive coordinator.
John Lynch walked to the podium Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and talked like he was delivering a jersey‑retirement speech. The 49ers general
Renardo Green’s future with the San Francisco 49ers is drawing increasing scrutiny as trade speculation intensifies across the league. NFL projections now place the cornerback at an 80 percent chance of being dealt before the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers dealt with worse injury luck than just about anyone during the 2025 season. Yet they still found a way to make the NFC playoffs and finish the regular season with an impressive 12-5 record.
While most NFL teams struggle to find their starting quarterback, the San Francisco 49ers may have two. They've continued to say they won't trade Jones, GM John Lynch recently admitted there is a price for Jones.