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49ers coach reveals potential breakout linebacker heading into 2026 season

49ers coach reveals potential breakout linebacker heading into 2026 season

Every morning, San Francisco 49ers linebackers Jalen Graham and Tatum Bethune make a point of stopping by K.J. Wright's office to ensure they are aligned with their position coach.

Ashtyn Davis News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
49ers roster moves: S Ashtyn Davis signed one one-year deal; RB waived

49ers roster moves: S Ashtyn Davis signed one one-year deal; RB waived

The San Francisco 49ers have signed safety Ashtyn Davis to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team waived running back Jermar Jefferson. The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
Why 49ers coach quickly fell in love with rookie LB Jaden Dugger

Why 49ers coach quickly fell in love with rookie LB Jaden Dugger

The San Francisco 49ers selected linebacker Jaden Dugger out of Louisiana in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. During the pre-draft process, Dugger stood out as a prospect with the athleticism, instincts, and upside to develop into an impact defender at the NFL level.

San Francisco 49ers News / SwimSwam / June 2

All-Pro NFL Linebacker Fred Warner Resorted to Swimming to Rehab Injury

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam With the desire to get back into his pads and back on the field, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Fred Warner was determined to recover from a dislocated and broken right ankle.

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Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
49ers' Mike Evans signing left former Bucs teammate stunned

49ers' Mike Evans signing left former Bucs teammate stunned

The addition of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans was one of the biggest moves of the offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. However, the decision to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers caught at least one of Evans' longtime teammates completely by surprise.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 2
Why the 49ers Facing the Rams in Week 1 Looks Better in Hindsight

Why the 49ers Facing the Rams in Week 1 Looks Better in Hindsight

Facing the Los Angeles Rams in Australia to open the regular season is brutal for the San Francisco 49ers. Any opponent would’ve been challenging given

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
Expert names 49ers QB Brock Purdy as MVP candidate; Mac Jones trade talk continues

Expert names 49ers QB Brock Purdy as MVP candidate; Mac Jones trade talk continues

ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder recently released his way-too-early list of the top 10 candidates for the NFL MVP award, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made the cut.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 2
2 Reasons 49ers Are Best NFC West Team to Handle Myles Garrett

2 Reasons 49ers Are Best NFC West Team to Handle Myles Garrett

Every team in the NFC West has to hate that the Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett. They were already an excellent team without him. Now, they have ascended by trading for the best defensive player in the league.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 2
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Opens Up About Unorthodox Team-Building Tactic

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Opens Up About Unorthodox Team-Building Tactic

In recent years, we've received glimpses of how Kyle Shanahan leads the San Francisco 49ers franchise. These little anecdotes are always interesting to hear, considering Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the best play-callers in the league.

Dre Greenlaw News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
Why 49ers Feel They are Getting the Old Dre Greenlaw Back

Why 49ers Feel They are Getting the Old Dre Greenlaw Back

The San Francisco 49ers needed Dre Greenlaw last year, and it appears that Greenlaw might have needed the 49ers as well. Greenlaw did not have the best year with the Denver Broncos, and the 49ers shuffled linebackers too much without Greenlaw.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
49ers Rookie is Already Solving his Biggest Pre-Draft Concern

49ers Rookie is Already Solving his Biggest Pre-Draft Concern

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Kaelon Black to immediately push Jordan James for the backup running back job. One of the biggest questions facing Black entering the NFL was how well he would translate in the passing game.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

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Myles Garrett News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
What the 49ers Might Do in Response to Rams Acquiring Myles Garrett

What the 49ers Might Do in Response to Rams Acquiring Myles Garrett

What a brutal way for the San Francisco 49ers to start Week 2 of OTAs. They have to get back to work knowing their matchups with the Los Angeles Rams have increased significantly in difficulty after the Rams acquired star pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.

Nick Bosa News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
Nick Bosa Confirmed what 49ers Fans Hope to See from Romello Height

Nick Bosa Confirmed what 49ers Fans Hope to See from Romello Height

The San Francisco 49ers have high hopes for Romello Height down the line, but for year one, they want to keep things simple for him. They want him to be a designated pass rusher.

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Brandon Aiyuk News / Total Pro Sports / June 1
Brandon Aiyuk Drops Clear Hint On Which NFL Team He’s Joining Next

Brandon Aiyuk Drops Clear Hint On Which NFL Team He’s Joining Next

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has starred in trade rumors for two years now. His relationship with the team only worsened since he suffered a season-ending injury after playing seven games in 2024.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 1
49ers named ideal landing spot for three free agents, including two pass rushers

49ers named ideal landing spot for three free agents, including two pass rushers

The San Francisco 49ers will face a tougher road through the NFC West in 2026 after the Los Angeles Rams showed they are all-in on their quest for another Super Bowl by acquiring star pass rusher Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / June 1
49ers' most important position battle features Ricky Pearsall

49ers' most important position battle features Ricky Pearsall

Left guard is expected to be one of the most closely watched position battles for the San Francisco 49ers during training camp. However, offensive line competitions rarely generate the same level of attention as battles at the skill positions.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
Why 49ers QB Mac Jones is the Best Backup in the NFL

Why 49ers QB Mac Jones is the Best Backup in the NFL

The future of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones remains unclear. He enters the second year of his cheap contract, but he likely won't be traded this season.

Dre Greenlaw News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 1
Broncos Officially Pick Up $8.19M Of Cap Room Following Dre Greenlaw Release

Broncos Officially Pick Up $8.19M Of Cap Room Following Dre Greenlaw Release

Per Parker Gabriel, the Broncos have officially gained $8.19 million in 2026 cap space for the post-June 1st designation used on OLB Dre Greenlaw. Gabriel adds the Broncos will take on $2.17 million in dead cap in 2026 and the remaining $2.17 million in dead cap in 2027.

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 1
Some Rival Execs Consider Brandon Aiyuk ‘Untradeable’

Some Rival Execs Consider Brandon Aiyuk ‘Untradeable’

The 49ers are likely moving on from WR Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, but they have held off on releasing him just yet to see if they can recoup any compensation in a trade.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 1
49ers' roster overhaul reveals a fascinating trend under John Lynch

49ers' roster overhaul reveals a fascinating trend under John Lynch

I have written in the past about what teams should consider when building a roster. Today, I will examine two trends that have emerged recently in 49erland.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
Why 49ers TE George Kittle Doesn’t Support an 18-Game NFL Season

Why 49ers TE George Kittle Doesn’t Support an 18-Game NFL Season

Sooner or later, the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers will be forced to play an 18-game regular season. The idea of expanding the NFL season to 18 games is far from ideal.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31
49ers DE Nick Bosa ‘Pretty Far Along’ In Recovery From Torn ACL

49ers DE Nick Bosa ‘Pretty Far Along’ In Recovery From Torn ACL

The 49ers overcame a rash of injuries last year to go 12-5 and advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. Defensive end Nick Bosa was among 49ers cornerstones who couldn’t get through 2025 healthy.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / June 1
49ers get more bad news on 'untradable' Brandon Aiyuk

49ers get more bad news on 'untradable' Brandon Aiyuk

The 49ers cannot afford for Aiyuk to continue being a distraction in the locker room.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 29
49ers' Nick Bosa, Kyle Shanahan address Joey Bosa rumors

49ers' Nick Bosa, Kyle Shanahan address Joey Bosa rumors

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 26
Kyle Shanahan makes worrisome Christian McCaffrey admission

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