Brandon Aiyuk has posted so many times on social media taking shots at the San Francisco 49ers that you’d think it's a full-time job. You could argue that it is, since he looks closer to his NFL career being over than to it being alive.
No player in the NFL carried a bigger workload last year than 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. After appearing in only four games in 2024, the first-team All-Pro weapon led the NFL in touches by a wide margin.
Training camp is rapidly approaching for the San Francisco 49ers. Soon, all of the projected position battles will begin, and starters for the season will emerge.
Now that the San Francisco 49ers are about to head into training camp, it is a good time to see where the roster stands. Who is set to make the 53-man roster?
Much has been made of the San Francisco 49ers' aging roster as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season. While the core remains loaded with proven veterans, questions continue to grow about how long that group can keep the team's Super Bowl window open.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The San Francisco 49ers should have a playoff spot with their name on it this season. That's the expectation. Whether the 49ers can advance beyond the divisional round of the playoffs after last year's defeat to the Seattle Seahawks remains uncertain.
Former San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains a free agent as training camps begin across the NFL. However, the veteran playmaker still hopes to continue his career in 2026.
How much will San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall contribute during the 2026 NFL season? For the former first-round draft pick, staying healthy will be the key as he enters his third year in the league.
As the San Francisco 49ers get ready for the start of training camp, there are position battles up and down the roster that can decide starting spots, depth spots, and potentially whether players make the roster or not.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) wasn't particularly impressed with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir's 2025 season. The veteran earned a 60.3 overall defensive grade from the analytics site—his lowest since his rookie campaign.
One of the most intriguing parts about training camp is seeing how the rookies perform. This is where their development and opportunities arise. It’ll be emphasized for the San Francisco 49ers since they had a scrutinized draft.
The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.
The San Francisco 49ers arguably have one of the NFL's strongest quarterback rooms, with Brock Purdy entrenched as the starter and Mac Jones serving as one of the league's most proven backups.
All signs continue to point toward San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle achieving his goal of returning for Week 1 of the 2026 season, when the 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
When Bryce Huff landed with the Philadelphia Eagles, there was much fanfare. However, that quickly turned to a saga of frustration and disappointment. The fans felt it, the team felt it, and Bryce Huff certainly felt it.
Training camp is always a time of excitement and new beginnings! There's an electric atmosphere where every player feels sensational, every rookie is making waves, and every assistant coach has a fresh strategy they believe could be a game-changer.
The San Francisco 49ers are widely regarded as one of the NFL's most talented teams. However, questions remain about the aging core of the roster and the team's recent injury history.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk and tight end George Kittle are both open to Deebo Samuel returning to the San Francisco 49ers. Samuel shared an Instagram post reading, "Let the chips fall where they may," and the two All-Pros said they have guest rooms available if needed.
Many questioned the San Francisco 49ers' decision to use their first selection of the 2026 NFL Draft—No. 33 overall—on former Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, with some viewing the pick as a reach.
49ers cornerback Renardo Green was a full-time starter in 2025, but as he enters his third season, his spot may not be secure. Green will go into training camp “on the hot seat,” per Cam Inman of the Mercury News.
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL, and Brock Purdy has a new weapon this year. However, the receiver group needs to shake out down the line.
One of the seemingly endless reasons for San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's well-deserved status as perhaps the best offensive football mind of his era is the levels to which his passing games have performed without what you'd call a true No.
Training camp will be critical for 49ers pass rushers Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams on the health front. Full clearance in both cases in time for Week 1 would not come as a surprise, although there is still progress to be made regarding ACL recoveries for that to take place.
George Kittle pleaded his grass-related case one last time before the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on U.S. soil. The San Francisco 49ers tight end attended Sunday’s championship match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.