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49ers continue D-line overhaul in ESPN's 2026 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers invested three picks in the 2025 NFL Draft to overhaul their defensive line, and ESPN's Field Yates projects that effort will continue next year.

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Why the 49ers Have a Strong Chance to Win Out

The Bye Week arrived a superb time for the San Francisco 49ers. It comes at a time when they needed to rest and recover before they lock in for their playoff push.

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George Kittle: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has 'years left in the tank'

Many around the league are surprised by the elite production San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is delivering this season, especially after battling injuries and missing most of the 2024 campaign.

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Kendrick Bourne Shares 49ers' New Simplified Mindset For Playoff Run

The San Francisco 49ers’ bye week is officially over as they enter a crucial four-game stretch to close out the regular season. The 49ers entered the bye week as the No.

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Eric Kendricks explains why joining 'inspiring' 49ers was the right move

The San Francisco 49ers have officially added veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks to their roster, over a year after he initially backed out of a deal to join the team and instead signed with the Dallas Cowboys.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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49ers' John Lynch reveals the one glaring omission from résumé

Since 2017, the San Francisco 49ers’ front office has consisted of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. The franchise was in turmoil

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9

49ers release kicker Matt Gay from practice squad, make other moves

After a two-game run as their kicker, the 49ers announced that they have released Matt Gay from their practice squad. The team also parted with taxi squad quarterback Adrian Martinez.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

49ers Make Three Practice Squad Moves, Cut K Matt Gay

The San Francisco 49ers officially made three practice squad moves on Tuesday, releasing K Matt Gay and QB Adrian Martinez and signing WR Javon Baker.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 9

49ers roster moves: Eddy Piñeiro set to return as San Francisco tweaks its practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Javon Baker to the practice squad, adding depth to their receiving corps. To make room, the team released kicker Matt Gay and quarterback Adrian Martinez from the practice squad.

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One Game On The 49ers' Schedule Has Become An Easier Matchup

The San Francisco 49ers have a perfect post-Bye Week opener. Not only do they get to play a game at home, but they face arguably the worst team in the NFL, the Tennessee Titans.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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How the 49ers are surprisingly surviving the NFL's best division

The San Francisco 49ers are 9-4 and yet sit in third place in their division. They know as well as anyone that their division is the toughest in football this year.

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49ers signing WR Javon Baker to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers are adding depth at wide receiver, signing Javon Baker to the practice squad, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Baker was one of several players who worked out for the team last week.

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‘A 49ers WR Told Me Mac Jones Runs the Offense Better Than Brock Purdy’: LeSean McCoy

The Mac Jones vs. Brock Purdy debate is as relevant as ever. After Purdy missed a big chunk of the 49ers’ season, Jones stepped in and played well. He went 5-3 and kept the train on the tracks until the franchise QB healed up and eventually took his job back.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 9

49ers add YAC threat in new 2026 NFL mock draft

Trevor Sikkema has released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft for Pro Football Focus, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to target another dynamic weapon for quarterback Brock Purdy.

Philip Rivers News / 49ers Webzone / December 9

49ers defense will face Philip Rivers in Week 16

The Indianapolis Colts made it official: quarterback Philip Rivers is back in the NFL, signing with the team's practice squad. That move sets up a likely Week 16 showdown between the 44-year-old veteran and the San Francisco 49ers defense when the Niners travel to Lucas Oil Stadium.

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