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The 49ers Player Who Needs to Step Up After the Bye Week

There likely isn't a player under more pressure than San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro after the bye week. For him, the week off presented an opportunity to reflect, get in extra practice by taking hundreds or even thousands of kicks, as well as regain his confidence and rhythm heading into the second half of the season.

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Brandon Aiyuk Hiring Drew Rosenhaus In Effort To Return To NFL

Update: Adam Schefter reports 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is hiring NFL superagent Drew Rosenhaus as his new representation. Rosenhaus told Schefter he’s

KhaDarel Hodge News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

49ers Sign WR KhaDarel Hodge

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed WR KhaDarel Hodge to the practice squad. San Francisco had an open spot after DT Naquan Jones was signed to Houston’s active roster.

KhaDarel Hodge News / 49ers Webzone / November 2

49ers sign WR KhaDarel Hodge to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to the team's practice squad. The team previously released Hodge with an injury settlement on October 1, suggesting he has recovered from the injury that sidelined him and is ready to return to football activities.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 2

49ers should resist trade temptation and save draft picks for long-term impact

The San Francisco 49ers' trade for Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner made a lot of sense, especially for only a 4th-round pick. Buckner is a star who can add to the pass rush and is stout against the run.

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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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 2

5 49ers Poised for Better Play After Bye Week

Now that the San Francisco 49ers are at their bye week, it is a good chance for some players to reset their bodies and minds and get ready for a strong end of the season.

Khalil Mack News / 49ers Webzone / November 2

49ers insider weighs in on potential Khalil Mack trade from Chargers

The San Francisco 49ers could still be looking to add help along the defensive front, even after acquiring defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts.

DeForest Buckner News / 49ers Webzone / November 2

49ers' DeForest Buckner reclaims familiar jersey number in Bay Area return

Newly acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner returns to the San Francisco 49ers with a familiar number. Buckner will wear No. 99 during his second stint with the team, reclaiming the jersey number he wore during his first four NFL seasons in San Francisco.

Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 2

The 49ers Have 5 Trade Targets After Jauan Jennings Snub

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly called the Minnesota Vikings to make a trade for wide receiver Jauan Jennings. However, Jennings did not want to play for the 49ers, so the deal did not go through.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 2

49ers get major boost in NFC playoff race thanks to Lions

The San Francisco 49ers didn't play a game in Week 8 but still managed to come away with a significant victory—thanks to the Detroit Lions. Detroit knocked off the Minnesota Vikings 19-15, handing Minnesota its first loss of the season.

Mac Jones News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 2

The 49ers Have 3 Trade Suitors Emerging for Mac Jones

As the weeks get closer to the NFL trade deadline, the odds of the team trading quarterback Mac Jones have once again increased. Who are three teams that are now emerging as likely candidates to trade for Mac Jones?

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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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 1

The 49ers Have Multiple Needs to Address Before the Trade Deadline

Now that the San Francisco 49ers traded for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, the team has taken one of their needs off the board. San Francisco made the trade early enough that they still have time to make another move before the trade deadline.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 2

49ers reportedly lose another defensive lineman from practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have lost another defensive lineman from their practice squad. On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts signed defensive tackle Kevin Givens off the 49ers' practice squad.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Bad News for the 49ers Regarding One of Their Dream Trade Targets

There continue to be plenty of rumors about the San Francisco 49ers possibly making a second significant trade in order to bolster what is already a strong roster prior to the NFL’s Nov.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Analyst Suggests 49ers Are a Fit for Underrated AFC Edge Rusher

Even after acquiring three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers could end up making at least one more trade before the NFL’s Nov.

Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 1

Latest Report Shows 49ers Made Right Decision Moving On From Jauan Jennings

The San Francisco 49ers may need to trade for a wide receiver right now to strengthen their Super Bowl hopes this season, but a recent development has reminded them that some of their offseason decisions were spot on.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 1

Which 49ers in-season trade was the most impactful? Here are the top five

Charles Omenihu, Jordan Willis, Keion White. What do these three players have in common? No, it's not that they have each played on the defensive line for the San Francisco 49ers.

Jauan Jennings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

49ers rumors: Vikings’ Jauan Jennings rejected trade back to San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers have been reunion central in 2026, with wide receiver Deebo Samuel and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner both returning to the Bay Area, and they had a chance to reunite with another.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / November 1

49ers GM John Lynch on a Lesser-Known Trait That Has Made Brock Purdy Thrive

Despite what naysayers in the national media said, Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers has been a very good quarterback for the last few years. He took his team to the brink of a Super Bowl championship three seasons ago in just his first full season as a starter, and this season, he has elevated himself to a higher level.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

49ers potential receiver trade pursuit draws intriguing take

With the San Francisco 49ers on a bye week after the disappointing 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the talk around the team has been about who the team will target ahead of Nov.

Malik Turner News / Trade Talk Sports / October 29

San Francisco 49ers: Was Malik Turner’s Release Really About Malik Turner?

The San Francisco 49ers released veteran wide receiver Malik Turner from their practice squad on October 27 and signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens in his place.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

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DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

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DeForest Buckner News / Yardbarker / October 27

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers made a splash on Tuesday, trading a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts to reunite with Buckner.

DeForest Buckner becomes yet another Colt shipped out of town

49ers expecting flurry of reinforcements following bye week

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 26

49ers expecting flurry of reinforcements following bye week

The San Francisco 49ers were handed their first loss of the season at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and are entering their bye week at possibly the best time.

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

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