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Should the San Francisco 49ers Extend Keion White this Offseason?

The San Francisco 49ers traded for Keion White at the trade deadline, and one of the main reasons was that he is under contract through the 2026 season.

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49ers Super Bowl LXI odds: Where San Francisco ranks for 2026 title run

The 2025 NFL season officially came to a close when the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Now attention shifts to 2026, and the San Francisco 49ers are aiming to retool their roster this offseason and position themselves for another playoff run.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 9

49ers' Kyle Shanahan sends confident message about Super Bowl future

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has reached the Super Bowl twice with the franchise—falling short both times. Before arriving in the Bay Area, Shanahan also experienced heartbreak on the NFL's biggest stage as the Atlanta Falcons' offensive coordinator.

Kwity Paye News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 9

This Free Agent Could Unlock the San Francisco 49ers Pass Rush

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to prioritize improving their pass rush in free agency this offseason. One player who could emerge as an intriguing fit is former Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

How many of the head coaches can you name from each Super Bowl since Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000?

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 9

ESPN shockingly ranks 2025 Seahawks above every 49ers Super Bowl champion

It may be too early to definitively rank the 2025 Seattle Seahawks, winners of Super Bowl LX, among the greatest teams in NFL history. But that didn't stop ESPN from doing exactly that.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 9

Why the 49ers’ Offseason Decisions Will Define the Brock Purdy Era

The San Francisco 49ers showed during the 2025 season that they are a playoff-caliber team. That's positive. But there's much more that needs to be done to become a Super Bowl contender.

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / February 9

49ers have reportedly made huge Mac Jones decision amid trade rumors

San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones became the subject of trade rumors after filling in admirably for an injured Brock Purdy this season.

Kyle Shanahan roasted himself during Super Bowl broadcast

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

Where the 49ers landed in ESPN's post-Super Bowl power rankings

The 2025 NFL season is officially complete after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium. With Super Bowl LX in the books, attention has already shifted toward 2026—and ESPN wasted no time releasing its early NFL power rankings for next season.

Kyle Shanahan News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Kyle Shanahan roasted himself during Super Bowl broadcast

Kyle Shanahan was not afraid to clown himself Sunday during his first Super Bowl broadcast behind the mic. Shanahan was brought on as a guest analyst during NBC’s Super Bowl broadcast at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 8

49ers Expected To Receive Trade Calls On QB Mac Jones

Last offseason, the 49ers added Mac Jones on a two-year contract. That proved to be a worthwhile investment given the former first-rounder’s level of play when filling in for an injured Brock Purdy.

Mac Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8

49ers Not Interested In Trading QB Mac Jones

Dianna Russini reports that the 49ers are not looking to trade QB Mac Jones and prefer to keep him as their backup in 2026. Adam Schefter is also reporting that the team plans to keep Jones as the backup to QB Brock Purdy in 2026.

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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.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 8

49ers' Kyle Shanahan delivers humorous but sad response about Seahawks ahead of Super Bowl LX

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is serving as a guest analyst on NBC's pregame coverage of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face the New England Patriots.

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The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 8

This Free Agent Wide Receiver Gives the 49ers What They Lacked in 2025

The San Francisco 49ers are going to want to improve their wide receiver corps this offseason. While the free agent market does not offer many obvious upgrades, one under-the-radar option who could make sense is Tyquan Thornton.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 8

Schefter reiterates 49ers' stance on Mac Jones

ESPN's Adam Schefter reinforced what the San Francisco 49ers have consistently maintained: the team has no intention of trading backup quarterback Mac Jones.

Dee Winters News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 8

How the 49ers Will Decide Whether to Re-Sign Dee Winters

The San Francisco 49ers have several contract-extension decisions to navigate this offseason, and Dee Winters is one of the more debatable cases. Winters is extension eligible, and while the team could try to get ahead of the market and eliminate future free-agency concerns, this is one situation where patience makes more sense.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / February 8

49ers' George Kittle on Super Bowl LX: 'I hope both teams lose'

As Super Bowl LX approaches at Levi's Stadium, emotions are mixed among San Francisco 49ers fans. While many NFL viewers are rooting for the Seattle Seahawks to prevent another New England Patriots dynasty from forming, a large portion of the 49ers fan base is pulling for the Patriots.