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49ers seek to balance stability and success with next defensive coordinator hire

The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly interviewed at least three candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator position following the departure of Robert Saleh, who was named head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

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One 2024 Draft Decision the 49ers Should Want Back

Entering the offseason begins a time of reflection for the San Francisco 49ers. They will comb through everything that went right, what went wrong, and what needs to improve from 2025.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 30

Five Issues the 49ers Must Resolve in the Offseason

There is a list of issues for the San Francisco 49ers to address and resolve this offseason. Some are obvious and will be addressed, while others will be difficult for them to.

San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / January 30

‘8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Nonstop Training’: Kyle Juszczyk Details Christian McCaffrey’s Insane Offseason Training

Christian McCaffrey certainly isn’t the biggest guy you’re going to see on an NFL football field. But he packs quite a punch in that 5’11”, 210-pound frame of his.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 30

49ers address key future need in NFL.com 2026 mock draft

At some point, the San Francisco 49ers will have to address the future of the left tackle position. Right tackle Colton McKivitz, whose play improved this past season, is 29 years old and under contract through 2028.

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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 / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 30

A Speed Wide Receiver the 49ers Should Target in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers have some questions to be answered at wide receiver this offseason. While it is hard to find true answers at such a valuable position during free agency, the 49ers may need to take some shots to fill a room that could look different.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30

The 49ers have three DC candidates. One has a Super Bowl ring. He’s not the favorite

The San Francisco 49ers are searching for a defensive coordinator—their fifth in five seasons. The candidates include Raheem Morris, Joe Woods, and Gus Bradley, each presenting distinct profiles for a defense that features Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 30

49ers have a pass rush problem, and the solution isn't what you think

Much has been made—and was made weekly during the season—of the 49ers' lack of a pass rush. The team was last in the league in sacks and last in pressure rate.

Brian Robinson Jr. News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 30

Do the 49ers Need to Re-Sign Brian Robinson Jr.?

The San Francisco 49ers will have an interesting decision to make when it comes to running back Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson was acquired via trade this summer, but the 49ers added him knowing that he was only going to be a rental.

Kyle Juszczyk News / HITC / January 30

Kyle Juszczyk demands San Francisco 49ers investigate electric plant rumored to cause injury crisis

Kyle Juszczyk has urged the San Francisco 49ers to investigate a long-standing theory linking a nearby electrical facility to the team’s injury problems.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Mac Jones linked to one team on the trade market

Mac Jones may be parlaying his strong 2025 season into an opportunity for a starting gig elsewhere.

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Active 300-yard playoff games' quiz

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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.

Trent Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 29

This Could be Trent Williams' Last Shot to Win a Super Bowl with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers must be aggressive this offseason to strengthen their roster, giving themselves a chance to complete one of the greatest stories in NFL history.

Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / January 29

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk says nearby electrical substation has been a 'talking point for years'

Discussion surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' recent injury history—and whether a nearby electrical substation could be a contributing factor—doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.