San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 11

Jerry Rice Can't Stop Raving About 49ers Signing Mike Evans

On paper, the San Francisco 49ers' signing of Mike Evans could be one of the best-value signings in the NFL this season. Value is determined in many ways.

Trent Taylor News / 49ers Webzone / July 11

Former 49ers WR Trent Taylor announces NFL retirement

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor—a free agent—is calling it a career. His wife shared news of the player's NFL retirement via Instagram.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 11

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk shares encouraging George Kittle injury recovery update

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle continues to make encouraging progress in his recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered during last season's playoffs.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 11

The San Francisco 49ers' Most Important Defensive Lineman Isn't Nick Bosa

Alfred Collins might be the least discussed player from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 draft. However, he could just as easily be labeled the most important player from that draft.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / July 11

Why Kyle Juszczyk expects 49ers rookies to make an early impact

Three San Francisco 49ers rookies have caught the attention of fullback Kyle Juszczyk this offseason, and that's encouraging news for a team that could rely heavily on its first-year players during the 2026 campaign.

Mykel Williams News / 49ers Webzone / July 11

49ers' Mykel Williams among NFL's second-year players facing the most pressure

For the San Francisco 49ers, the defensive front was once a strength of the team, consistently disrupting opposing quarterbacks and overwhelming offensive lines.

Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / July 11

Where 49ers' Trent Williams landed in ESPN's offensive tackle rankings

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is under contract through the 2027 season and has acknowledged that this will likely be the final deal of his NFL career.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 11

The 49ers May Have Found Kyle Shanahan's Next Coaching Success Story

The Kyle Shanahan coaching tree might be spreading another branch soon. While the San Francisco 49ers' linebackers coach K.J. Wright told Matt Barrows

Mike Evans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Mike Evans gets ‘most underrated’ endorsement from Larry Fitzgerald

The San Francisco 49ers are getting praised for one of their new additions to the team, for the 2026 NFL season. Retired NFL star Larry Fitzgerald thinks the 49ers made a great move by adding veteran wideout Mike Evans.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

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.

Jaden Dugger News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 11

Why the 49ers are So Excited About Rookie Linebacker Jaden Dugger

The most impressive rookie at 49ers OTAs last month was fifth-round linebacker Jaden Dugger. That's not a knock on the other rookies. The top three picks -- De'Zhaun Stribling, Romello Height and Kaelan Black -- all looked good and had their moments as well.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 10

NFL Ranking Shows Just How Much the 49ers Upgraded Their Defensive Line

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa was not ranked as one of the ten best defensive tackles in the NFL entering 2026. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN polled executives, scouts, and coaches to see who the league respected at each position the most.

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / July 11

Alex Highsmith to the 49ers? Steelers reporter suggests trade proposal

Could the San Francisco 49ers benefit from a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher Alex Highsmith? One Steelers reporter believes the idea is worth considering.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

49ers training camp: Four draft picks to watch closely this summer

With San Francisco 49ers rookies officially reporting to the SAP Performance Facility on July 18, all eyes will be on the team's newest draft class as first-year players look to prove they can contribute during the 2026 NFL season.

Andrew Whitworth News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

Andrew Whitworth questions 49ers' confidence in drafting an offensive tackle

The San Francisco 49ers have avoided spending a premium draft pick on an offensive tackle in recent years, despite knowing that star left tackle Trent Williams is nearing the end of his career.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

49ers prediction casts doubt over Ricky Pearsall's future

The 2026 season could be a pivotal one for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. The former first-round pick has shown flashes of potential, but injuries have limited his opportunities to establish himself as a consistent contributor.

Maxx Crosby News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

Maxx Crosby to the 49ers among bold NFL training camp predictions

A young San Francisco 49ers fan recently approached Maxx Crosby, pleading for the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end to join her favorite team. Crosby couldn't help but laugh before responding, "I can't.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

Jerry Rice talks 49ers: Mike Evans addition, De'Zhaun Stribling, 2026 expectations

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with championship aspirations, believing they have a roster capable of competing for a Super Bowl. Although the team finished third in the NFC West last season, it still earned a playoff berth despite injuries that ravaged the roster.

George Kittle News / A to Z Sports / July 10

Rival NFC executive refuses to doubt George Kittle after latest injury, which differs slightly from how another 49ers star was viewed

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is currently battling his way back from another serious injury going into his 10th season with the team, but it’s clear no one is daring to doubt the bounce back season he can have in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Mac Jones opens up about Brock Purdy quarterback controversy

The San Francisco 49ers were the subject of one of the NFL's bigger QB debates last season when Brock Purdy was injured and Mac Jones stepped in. What does it mean for this season?

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

NFL insider repeats claim about trade rumors involving 49ers QB Mac Jones

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Aiyuk sends new message to Daniels, interested teams

Brandon Aiyuk sends new message to Jayden Daniels, interested teams

Multiple noteworthy members of the NFL community have voiced concerns about Aiyuk's behavior and about the numerous videos he has posted on social media over the past couple of months.

49ers insider shares more bad news for Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / July 9