It’s official: on Monday, 20th April, after weeks of negotiating, the San Francisco 49ers finalized Trent Williams’ contract extension. There’s no better time to get a deal done than the week leading up to the NFL Draft.
There's nothing like having a variety of prospects to choose from in the NFL draft. That is what makes having a higher draft pick incredible. Unfortunately for the San Francisco 49ers, they don't have that luxury.
Although 49ers quarterback Mac Jones entered the offseason as a potential trade candidate, he has stayed put so far. That is not expected to change, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in just two days, and the San Francisco 49ers could go in several directions with the No. 27 overall pick. As analysts and contributors submit their final mock drafts, a clearer picture is emerging of what experts believe the team might do.
How many of the QBs with the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
The San Francisco 49ers have long prioritized pressuring opposing quarterbacks, but that identity slipped last season. The defense managed just 20 sacks—the fewest in the NFL by a wide margin—highlighting a clear need entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
It seems like the San Francisco 49ers have been all over the place with Brandon Aiyuk. And they still might trade him. But a 49ers insider gave a blunt response to a fan’s allegation of Commanders’ tampering regarding Aiyuk.
Brock Purdy is a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers front office’s decision to bring Christian Kirk to the City by the Bay. In free agency, the 49ers added Kirk and Mike Evans, with Brock Purdy believing the latter will also help take his game to another level.
Early in free agency, a 49ers plan to release Brandon Aiyuk surfaced. Five-plus weeks later, the disgruntled former All-Pro remains on the team. Aiyuk, who missed all of last season due to injury, saw the 49ers take the rare step to void future guarantees on his deal due to his rehab approach.
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.
Mac Jones survived the early offseason rush, but he remains on the trade block as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. Although unlikely, the San Francisco 49ers’ backup quarterback continues to be the team’s most likely trade candidate if it makes a move on draft night.
Most analysts point to several depth needs for the San Francisco 49ers entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Inside the building, however, the outlook may be different.
The San Francisco 49ers have several needs to address in the 2026 NFL Draft, but a trade could significantly alter their approach. If the 49ers were able to acquire Kayvon Thibodeaux during draft weekend, it would have a major impact on how they build the roster.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch held his annual pre-draft press conference on Monday, offering insight into the team's strategy ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off on Thursday.
Players have been willing to pay teammates for jersey numbers in certain situations.
The world saw just how badly the San Francisco 49ers were hit by injuries throughout the 2025 NFL season. It became a relentless, revolving-door situation that never truly settled, yet the San Francisco 49ers still managed to reach the divisional round of the playoffs, which was an overachievement all things considered.
The 49ers are still trying to find Aiyuk a trade suitor. And while that didn't seem feasible weeks ago, it looks like there's some growing interest in his services.
Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have officially resolved their dispute, agreeing to a two-year, $50 million extension through the 2027 NFL season.
The San Francisco 49ers are getting with the times. Niners general manager John Lynch was not afraid to speak on Monday about how heavily his team relies on artificial intelligence to assist him with draft evaluations.
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape everyday life, and the San Francisco 49ers are no strangers to using the tool. The team is preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, and general manager John Lynch confirmed Monday that the organization has incorporated AI into its player evaluation process.
If there is one player from the San Francisco 49ers who is eager to begin training camp, it is linebacker Fred Warner. He is targeting a bounce-back campaign after barely playing last season due to an ankle injury.
Part of what makes 2025 an incredible year for the San Francisco 49ers is that they won 12 games without their starting quarterback available for half of the season.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not played a game in the NFL since October 20, 2024. As such, his time with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over, although it remains to be seen where he will head next.
The San Francisco 49ers officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent OT Austen Pleasants to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams and others are proving that age is just a number. The 49ers signed Williams, who turns 38 on July 19, to a two-year, $50M contract extension on Monday.
Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have finally sorted out their lingering contract dispute. The 49ers and Williams reached an agreement on a new two-year contract worth $50 million.
Three years. Sixty million dollars. That’s the headline San Francisco plastered across every sports ticker when they signed Mike Evans in March, the kind of number that makes it sound like the 49ers are serious, locked-in, betting the house.
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