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49ers Could Trade for Former 1st-Round WR

It would not be a San Francisco 49ers season without them winning as they continue to lose players due to injuries. The wide receiver room was expected to be deeper in 2026 than in recent years, but after two weeks, the team is already being connected to wide receivers via trade to fill the room.

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49ers Urged to Make Drastic Move With WR Brandon Aiyuk

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday and still left Levi’s Stadium looking thin at wide receiver. Injuries have stacked up since training camp.

Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Kyle Shanahan Gives Injury Updates on Several 49ers Players Following Week 2

The San Francisco 49ers looked outstanding on Sunday as they defeated the Miami Dolphins, 35-13, but they saw several of their key players sustain injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Analyst Suggests 49ers Should Trade for Former Pro Bowl AFC Wide Receiver

Although the San Francisco 49ers are looking like one of the NFL’s best teams to start the 2026 season, they have become thin at two key position groups due to the injury bug that has continually attacked them over the last couple of years.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers QB Brock Purdy is far more than just a game manager

Many accuse San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy of being a game manager. Just like the poster child of game managers, Trent Dilfer. Trent Dilfer has a 55.5% career completion percentage.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 21

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan shares telling Mike Evans injury update

They'll still err on the side of caution with the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk return from injury

Christian McCaffrey makes rare NFL history in 49ers win

Brock Purdy sharp as 49ers cruise past Dolphins

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers' Kyle Shanahan reveals 'good problem to have' at safety

The San Francisco 49ers opened Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins with Ji'Ayir Brown and Marques Sigle as their starting safeties. Malik Mustapha replaced Brown late in the game after the 49ers had built a very comfortable lead.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

What 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan said about Mike Evans’ hip injury

During San Francisco’s impressive 35-13 late-game surge against the Miami Dolphins, newly acquired wide receiver Mike Evans was forced to exit early due to a hip injury.

Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

49ers DE needs surgery, but Kyle Shanahan reveals a silver lining

The San Francisco 49ers got a dominant win against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, defeating them 35-13, but one of their players suffered an injury. Romello Height suffered a hand injury and was sidelined for a bit, but later returned to the game.

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

5 Biggest 49ers Overreactions After Week 2

What are some of the biggest overreactions that could be true about the San Francisco 49ers after the second week of the 2026 season? This was the same overreaction to last week, but Purdy continues to play at an MVP level without getting that consideration.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers injury news: Demarcus Robinson, James Thompson Jr. suffer high-ankle sprains, other updates from Kyle Shanahan

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters on a conference call Monday, one day after the team's 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers urged to trade for Browns Pro Bowl receiver amid injuries

The San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver room suffered another injury setback this weekend.

Browns players and fans have different thoughts on Deshaun Watson

Browns HC Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win

49ers HC gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk return from injury

...and shares telling Mike Evans injury update

Andy Reid has bad news for Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III

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

3 Plays That Heavily Influenced 49ers Week 2 Win Over Dolphins

Defeating the Miami Dolphins was never in doubt for the San Francisco 49ers. They completely dismantled Miami from start to finish. Numerous plays were key in the 49ers' victory, but three of them stand out the most.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers open as big favorites vs. Cardinals in Week 3

By kickoff, the San Francisco 49ers were favored by 12.5 points over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. The Niners won 35-13, improving their record to 2-0.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers defender in awe of Brock Purdy and the offense: 'We've got so many weapons'

Safety Ji'Ayir Brown tallied a game-high and career-high 13 tackles on Sunday in the San Francisco 49ers' 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, helping his team improve to 2-0 on the season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21

One Thing the 49ers Did Poorly in Their Blowout Win Over the Dolphins in Week 2

The San Francisco 49ers are looking like one of the NFL’s best teams after two games this season. They slammed the Los Angeles Rams, 27-7, last Thursday in Australia, and on Sunday, they slaughtered the Miami Dolphins by a final score of 35-13.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 21

49ers vs. Dolphins PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 2-0 after a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game, providing a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who has more work to do.

Christian McCaffrey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia Culpo roasts daughter over TD ‘celebration’

While running back Christian McCaffrey’s wife, Olivia Culpo, celebrated the San Francisco 49ers star’s touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, their daughter did not.

Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Some Numbers on How Dazzling Brock Purdy Was for the 49ers in Week 2 vs. The Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers destroyed the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, 27-7, in Australia, and they returned home looking for another win against the Miami Dolphins.

Mike Evans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Notable update on Mike Evans’ injury emerges after 49ers-Dolphins game

Injuries continue to mount for the San Francisco 49ers, particularly in their wide receiver room. Mike Evans added to the Niners’ woes on that front when he left Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in the fourth quarter with an apparent hip injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 21

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk's return

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives blunt answer on Brandon Aiyuk return from injury

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday at Levi's Stadium and came out of it with another receiver hurt, as Demarcus Robinson was carted off with what Kyle Shanahan said looked like a high ankle sprain.

Brock Purdy sharp as 49ers cruise past Dolphins

Christian McCaffrey makes rare NFL history in 49ers win

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 20