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Kyle Shanahan: 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk has been 'extremely distant' since injury

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may have played his final snap for the San Francisco 49ers. The team recently placed him on the reserve/left squad list after being unable to maintain contact with the wideout.

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49ers injury updates: Ricky Pearsall held out of Thursday's practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will not take part in Thursday's practice—the team's first on-field session of the week—as he continues to recover from multiple injuries.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

49ers bold predictions for Week 16 Monday Night Football clash vs. Colts

The San Francisco 49ers could clinch a playoff berth before they play the Colts. And they aren’t taking the Colts’ QB situation for granted. Furthermore, here are bold predictions for the Week 16 Monday Night Football clash.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18

How the 49ers can Clinch a Playoff Berth in Week 16

Making the playoffs before this season wasn’t a crazy idea to suggest about the San Francisco 49ers. What was a crazy idea is imagining the 49ers making the playoffs without Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams, and several other key players for a large segment of the season.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

49ers Unlikely To Trade WR Brandon Aiyuk; Steelers Among Potential Suitors?

With Brandon Aiyuk having been moved to the reserve/left squad list, it is highly likely he has played his final game as a 49er. The veteran wideout’s future will presumably not include time spent in San Francisco in 2026, but it remains to be seen where his next NFL gig will come from.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 18

ESPN simulation predicts 49ers' 2025 finish and playoff fate

ESPN analyst Seth Walder set out to project how the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL season—and the postseason—might unfold, turning to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) for answers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 18

49ers bolster interior O-line in 2026 NFL mock draft

CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to address a clear roster need: the interior offensive line.

Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18

Why 49ers' Robert Saleh is the NFL's top head-coach candidate

The San Francisco 49ers defense has been surviving despite injuries, and a lot of that credit has been given to Robert Saleh. Saleh was always expected to use the 49ers as a pit stop to regain his strong reputation as a head coaching candidate and parlay this into a new job.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 18

This group must continue to ascend for 49ers in Week 16

Brock Purdy had no excuses against the Tennessee Titans and had to have a big game against their weak pass defense. Fortunately for the San Francisco 49ers, they did not leave that game with more questions about their quarterback as he played well, and the team nearly scored 40 points.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17

Two Stats Prove This Is George Kittle’s Best Season With the 49ers

The 2025 season showcases George Kittle at his very best with the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle has played only nine of the 14 games so far this season. Even if he plays 12 of the full 17-game regular season, his lowest total since the 2020 campaign, this year still feels different.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

49ers brings back ex-Jets quarterback

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for the Indianapolis Colts, they are making sure they have insurance at the most important position. That is because they have brought back an ex-Jets quarterback to back up 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Mac Jones on the practice squad, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 17

49ers bring back familiar QB, work out two O-linemen

The San Francisco 49ers made a minor roster move on Wednesday, adding quarterback depth while also evaluating help along the offensive line. According to the NFL transaction wire, the 49ers signed quarterback Adrian Martinez to their practice squad.

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17

How the 49ers’ Defense can Easily Shutdown the Colts

The San Francisco 49ers made relatively light work against the Tennessee Titans to get the win. Although it did get somewhat out of hand later in the second hand.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / December 17

49ers teammate reveals how Brock Purdy's return boosts the team

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is certainly benefiting from Brock Purdy's return to the lineup following the quarterback's lengthy recovery from a turf toe injury.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17

Three Plays That Heavily Influenced the 49ers' Win Against Tennessee

Winning 37-24 against the Tennessee Titans required a bunch of pivotal plays for the San Francisco 49ers. The game would've been closer had it not been for that.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 17

One Area That is Becoming a Weakness for the 49ers

It’s been nothing short of incredibly impressive for the San Francisco 49ers to be 10-4. With so many injuries to star and key players, they should’ve been sunk a long time ago.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / December 17

49ers buzz: NFL insider predicts strong trade market for QB Mac Jones

Several quarterback-needy NFL teams could come calling this offseason to gauge what it might take to acquire San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 17