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Trent Williams is a Favorite to win Protector of the Year Award

It's undeniable that Trent Williams has been one of the best, if not the best, offensive linemen in the NFL for years. He arguably is the best player on the San Francisco 49ers as well.

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49ers in 2025: Top obstacles to overcome for a successful season

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a challenging 2024 campaign, finishing last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record. The team hopes to prove that last season was an outlier, and not a sign that their days of fighting for championships are behind them.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 5

49ers Training Camp: 3 Position Battles to Watch

Training camp is getting closer and closer for the San Francisco 49ers. It will be the start for them to rewrite the mediocrity that was their 2024 season.

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The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the 32 NFL head coaches to at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL head coaches with 2+ Super Bowl appearances' quiz

The 'NFL rookie quarterback passing yard leaders' quiz

The 'Most recent 100-reception season for each NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Inside 49ers' Must-Watch Training Camp Battles

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 6-11 season that failed to meet the team's Super Bowl expectations from the season before. Last year was plagued by injury just as much as the disappointing results, so this offseason's focus has been on rehabilitation and retainment of the franchise's brightest stars.

Dominick Puni News / 49ers Webzone / July 5

Dominick Puni: The 49ers' most promising building block

The San Francisco 49ers, a team that has often avoided spending significant draft capital on the offensive line, hit the jackpot last year with third-round pick Dominick Puni.

Bryce Huff News / A to Z Sports / July 5

Bryce Huff gets brutally honest about wanting the Eagles to trade him way before they made their decision

Just a year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles thought they had their Haason Reddick replacement locked in when they brought in Bryce Huff on a big three-year, $51 million deal.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / July 5

49ers' Christian McCaffrey is NFC West's biggest X-factor

The San Francisco 49ers finished last in the NFC West in 2024 with a 6-11 record, going just 1-5 against division opponents. Injuries plagued the team throughout the season, but no absence was felt more on offense than that of Christian McCaffrey.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 5

Arik Armstead Explains How Brock Purdy Changed the 49ers Offense

Brock Purdy's critics insist that he's a system quarterback, a player who's propped up by the 49ers' scheme and offensive weapons. Sort of like Jimmy Garoppolo.

Mike Hilton News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Will the 49ers Sign Free Agent Nickelback Mike Hilton?

The 49ers are looking to sign a cornerback. They reportedly showed interest in Damon Arnette before he ultimately signed with the Houston Texans. Fortunately for the 49ers, plenty of quality cornerbacks remain on the free agent market, including veteran nickelback Mike Hilton, who would be a terrific addition for the 49ers, according to ESPN.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Is 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk the NFL's Most Overpaid Wide Receiver?

The 49ers seemed so relieved when they finally signed Brandon Aiyuk to a four-year contract extension last year, Now, they probably wish he hadn't signed it.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 4

NFC Notes: Fred Warner, Emmanuel Forbes, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

The 49ers signed All-Pro LB Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million extension this offseason to keep him with the team through 2029. Following seven years

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 4

Former 49ers teammate fires back at Brock Purdy critics

Former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, is the latest to come to Brock Purdy's defense. The quarterback continues to face criticism from skeptics who believe he's more a product of head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system and the talent around him than a legitimate elite passer.

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The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Do the 49ers Have the NFL's Best Throwback Uniforms?

The 49ers have some of the best uniforms in American Sports. The scarlet red is reminiscent of the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the helmets and pants actually look gold.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / July 4

Arik Armstead claps back at Brock Purdy critics

Brock Purdy continues to face labels like “game manager” and “system quarterback,” with many fans and analysts crediting his success to Kyle Shanahan’s scheme.

Joe Montana News / 49ers Webzone / July 4

49ers legends: Where Joe Montana and Steve Young rank among all-time NFL QBs

CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo recently released his ranking of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history—a list sure to spark debate among football fans. While many San Francisco 49ers supporters still place the legendary Joe Montana at the top of their all-time lists, DeArdo awarded the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

49ers Legend Steve Young Ranked 11th-Best Quarterback Ever by CBS

Steve Young is one of the most underrated quarterbacks ever. He truly was ahead of his time. If he were playing today, he probably would be the best quarterback in the league considering how mobile and accurate he was during his playing days.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 4

49ers' iconic throwbacks: Where the classic uniforms rank among NFL's best

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the NFL's most iconic looks. When players take the field clad in red and gold, it instantly evokes memories of the franchise's championship glory.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 4

49ers fantasy forecast: ESPN projects bounce-back for Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey

ESPN fantasy football analyst Eric Karabell has released his list of top fantasy football bounce-back candidates for the 2025 season, and two San Francisco 49ers stars made the cut.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 4

Can the 49ers Count on Christian McCaffrey to Stay Healthy this Year?

No one burned the 49ers more than Christian McCaffrey did last season. After carrying the team and winning the Offensive Player of the Year Award for 2023, he played in only four games in 2024.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 4

49ers QB Brock Purdy: The reintroduction of Mr. Irrelevant

Everyone loves a come-up story. Fans love to hear about a player who was overlooked as a last-round draft pick, who becomes a stellar quarterback for our beloved Niner gang.

Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / July 3

49ers' Brock Purdy Is No-Brainer On All-Time NFL Draft Ranking

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy was selected with the No. 262 and final pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Like many players picked that late in Day 3 of the Draft, there weren't many high expectations for the rookie or the eventual career arc he would follow.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / July 3

49ers Urged to Sign Keenan or Amari as Aiyuk Insurance

The NFL free agency period is all but over as many teams are content to enter training in a few weeks with the rosters they have. For the San Francisco 49ers, the mission this offseason was more about retaining key pieces than signing external players.

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / June 30