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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 21
5 positions of need for San Francisco 49ers 2026 offseason
The San Francisco 49ers close out an impressive season and now head into an offseason with plenty of questions. While they could use depth in all areas, some positions stand out more than others as areas of need.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
49ers select Trent Williams 'heir apparent' in Mel Kiper's debut NFL mock draft
Longtime ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. released his debut mock draft, and he has the San Francisco 49ers following a familiar path. With the No.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 21
Assessing whether this is Kyle Shanahan's best year as 49ers HC
2025 marked Kyle Shanahan’s ninth season as the 49ers’ head coach. During his tenure, he has taken the team to two Super Bowls, two NFC Championship Games, and this year reached the Divisional Round.
The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
How many of the players named by the Associated Press as first-team All-Pro in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Upton Stout News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
49ers veteran defender praises teammate's strong rookie season
Upton Stout emerged as one of the top performers from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 rookie class. The third-round pick finished the season as the team's highest-graded cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Who’s UFC’s Josh Hokit? All About 49ers’ Undrafted Player-Turned-MMA Fighter
We’ve heard plenty of stories about people switching careers, but it’s rare when an elite athlete switches sports and actually thrives. Josh Hokit belongs in that rarest category.
Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Mac Jones grabs attention with 2-word message after 49ers playoff exit
After suffering a lopsided loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, fans of the San Francisco 49ers have begun to look toward the future for how John Lynch can improve the team this spring.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 20
Why the 49ers must prioritize this expiring contract
The San Francisco 49ers now enter the offseason with a vast majority of choices on their hands. After a run to the divisional round of the playoffs that can be seen as an overachievement, the 49ers are set to lose a key player who helped get them there.
George Kittle News / Gridiron Heroics / January 20
'They Didn’t Have to Drill Into My Heel': George Kittle Reveals Surgery Details, Injury Recovery Timeline
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle provided an upbeat update this week after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles, saying the procedure went well and offering an optimistic recovery timeline.
Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 20
Why Robert Saleh could regret leaving the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers will be looking for a new defensive coordinator after Robert Saleh left to be the head coach of the Tennessee Titans. The move is not quite a shock as Saleh was one of the top coaching options available.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 20
49ers sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed 14 players to reserve/future contracts, securing depth and developmental talent for the upcoming offseason.
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 20
49ers Must Avoid This Mistake With Their Defensive Coordinator Search
For the fifth time in five years, the San Francisco 49ers are in the market for a defensive coordinator. Robert Saleh is taking the head coaching position with the Tennessee Titans.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Exclusive: WWE’s Penta teases ‘surprise’ for George Kittle’s future wrestling plans
In the past, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has claimed he wants to wrestle after retiring from the gridiron, and one of his friends and current WWE Superstar, Penta, is excited about it.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 20
5 defensive coordinator candidates with ties to 49ers' Kyle Shanahan
The San Francisco 49ers have typically looked to people they know when they have hired their defensive coordinator role. The two most successful defensive coordinators that Kyle Shanahan has hired were Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans.
Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / January 20
What does the future hold for 49ers QB Mac Jones?
The San Francisco 49ers have quarterback Mac Jones under contract for one more season, and his strong showing in 2025 could draw interest from teams exploring a potential trade for the veteran backup and former first-round pick.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 20
Mac Jones addresses season with 49ers, future aspirations
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones has become the subject of trade rumors due to his performances while serving as San Francisco's temporary starter.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 20
Brock Purdy opens up about how he, 49ers will respond to blowout playoff loss to Seahawks
What had been a roller-coaster ride of a season for the San Francisco 49ers and for quarterback Brock Purdy came to a crashing end when San Francisco suffered a 41-6 blowout loss to the rival Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs this past Saturday.
Robert Saleh News / A to Z Sports / January 20
49ers face the worst of both worlds as an impactful detail emerges after losing Robert Saleh yet again
When the San Francisco 49ers decided to hire Robert Saleh once again a year ago, the team knew the risk. Saleh did a decent job on the New York Jets despite all the challenges, and they got worse after he left, so a new head coaching opportunity, it was just a matter of time.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 19
49ers star TE George Kittle gives big update on Achilles tear
Tight end George Kittle is sounding positive as the San Francisco 49ers officially head into the offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19
Cardinals Scheduled In-Person Interview With Robert Saleh
The Titans have identified Robert Saleh as a finalist for their head coaching vacancy, and they’re apparently not the only organization to move the 49ers DC to the second-round of their interview process.
Mykel Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
49ers’ Mykel Williams planning to return from torn ACL for training camp
As the San Francisco 49ers went through a blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, ending their season in the wild-card round of the NFL Playoffs, the team now looks to enter the 2026-27 season fully healthy for a bounce-back year.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
San Francisco 49ers’ 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Has Tragically Passed Away
The San Francisco 49ers lost much more than just a playoff game this weekend. They also lost one of their most beloved figures. Former 49ers safety Terrance ‘Chet’ Brooks just passed away.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / January 19
49ers prepare for life after Trent Williams and George Kittle, give Brock Purdy a new best friend in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
After an embarrassing 41-6 playoff loss to the division rival Seattle Seahawks over the weekend, the San Francisco 49ers now become a team in a very difficult situation.
Kyle Shanahan News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19
Kyle Shanahan: 49ers will not allow lateral move for OC Klay Kubiak
Like his brother Klint, 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has received interest from multiple teams regarding their head coaching vacancy. However, if another team comes calling after Kubiak for their offensive coordinator job, San Francisco intends to block such a move, even if it comes with play-calling duties.
Trent Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18
49ers LT Trent Williams Will Return For 2026
49ers LT Trent Williams says that he plans to play for the team next season despite turning 38 years old in July. Williams says the team has a bright future and that he feels good physically after missing Week 18 due to a hamstring injury.
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