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On YouTubeKyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 1
49ers can Blame the Rams for Having to Play in Australia
Well, this is petty. The reason the San Francisco 49ers have to go to Australia in Week 1 is thanks to the Los Angeles Rams. Kyle Shanahan revealed on Pro Football Talk with Chris Simms and Mike Florio that the Rams lobbied to play the 49ers in Australia.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 1
49ers draft: NFL.com identifies ideal top two picks for San Francisco
Eric Edholm, lead draft writer for NFL.com, recently identified the ideal top two picks for every NFL team. For the San Francisco 49ers, that means addressing two key roster needs heading into the 2026 season.
Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / April 1
Does Buccaneers ownership have any regrets about not doing more to hold onto 49ers' Mike Evans?
Evans had played only for Tampa Bay since the 2014 draft.
The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / April 1
How the 49ers are preparing Brock Purdy for the 2026 season
Despite missing significant time last season due to a turf toe injury, Brock Purdy played well when available, helping the San Francisco 49ers navigate a wave of injuries that depleted the roster.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 1
Ranking 3 First Round Wide Receiver Prospects Linked to the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have been eying wide receivers in the 2026 NFL draft. The top options, such as Jodyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, and Carnell Tate, are locks to be gone by pick 27.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 1
Why the 49ers Don't Need to Take a Tight End Early in the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers have been projected in some mock drafts to select a tight end early in the 2026 NFL Draft. While that possibility exists, there are a few reasons it may not happen.
John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 1
The 49ers are Targeting an Offensive Lineman Early in the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers have positioned themselves to go in a lot of different directions in the 2026 NFL draft. However, one of their picks may have been revealed.
San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / April 1
49ers’ Shanahan Blasts NFL’s ‘Nightmare’ Australia Game—NFL Breaks 70-Year Tradition
The podium microphone was still hot at the NFL owners’ meetings in Phoenix on March 31, 2026, when Kyle Shanahan decided he’d had enough diplomacy. The 49ers’ head coach stood in front of the league’s most powerful executives and did something coaches almost never do: he publicly torched the NFL’s scheduling decisions.
San Francisco 49ers News / Football Analysis / April 1
Lynch Kills ‘Nothing Burger’ Substation Theory And Drops $9M On The Real Problem
John Lynch stood at a podium in Phoenix on Sunday and did something no NFL general manager has ever had to do: announce the results of a scientific investigation into whether his own facility was harming players.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 31
49ers Take an Offensive Tackle in Latest Mock Draft
With free agency wrapped up, the San Francisco 49ers can put all of their focus into the NFL draft. This is where they will need to have the mindset of drafting the best player available and for the future, regardless of position.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 31
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch pumped for ‘grown men’ Mike Evans, Christian Kirk
The San Francisco 49ers are once again gearing up for what should be an extremely competitive race in the NFC West once again in 2026. Last season, San Francisco navigated a ton of injuries to still win 12 games and take down the Eagles in the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 31
49ers game in Mexico City reportedly set for Week 11
The San Francisco 49ers' upcoming international matchup in Mexico City appears set for earlier in the season than initially expected. According to ESPN's Brady Henderson, citing NFL Executive Vice President of Media Distribution Hans Schroeder, the game is scheduled for Week 11.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 31
NFC Notes: Trent Williams, Matthew Stafford, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers GM John Lynch is cautiously optimistic about a long-term deal between LT Trent Williams and the team. “We’ve had good communication throughout,” Lynch said, via ESPN.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 31
Kyle Shanahan Reveals How He’s Working With Brock Purdy This Offseason
With the offseason now in full swing, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has provided insight into how he's working to get the most out of quarterback Brock Purdy.
Jed York News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 31
Jed York Admits He Doesn't Focus on 49ers 100% Of The Time
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York’s interview at the NFL’s Annual Owner Meeting raised more questions than answers. York was quizzed on a range of topics, and much of what he said appeared to contradict comments previously made by head coach Kyle Shanahan and vice president of football operations John Lynch.
John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 31
John Lynch Reveals How the 49ers Will Address Their Biggest Weaknesses
The San Francisco 49ers are currently working on addressing their biggest weaknesses. The 2025 NFL season showed just how miraculous it was for the San Francisco 49ers to reach the divisional round of the playoffs, given the injuries that affected all three phases of the team.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / March 31
Kyle Shanahan insists Rams requested 49ers for Australia game to avoid home-field disadvantage
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has already made it clear he is not thrilled about his team opening the regular season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 31
DeMeco Ryans Explains What the 49ers are Getting With Christian Kirk
Adding to the wide receiver position was clearly a top priority of the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. Not only did they sign Mike Evans to give themselves a true No.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 31
49ers land dynamic YAC weapon in 2026 NFL mock draft
Most projections have the San Francisco 49ers using the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on an offensive lineman—either a long-term successor to Trent Williams at left tackle or a potential starting option at left guard.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 31
49ers elite duo reunited: Dre Greenlaw thrilled to team up with Fred Warner again
The San Francisco 49ers pushed to bring Dre Greenlaw back in 2025, but that effort came too late. The linebacker had already committed to signing a three-year free-agent deal with the Denver Broncos.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
49ers Walk Back Brandon Aiyuk Comments Amidst Uncertain Future
Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers have not been on the same page ever since the wide receiver signed his massive extension, and just about everyone assumed the two sides would part ways during the offseason.
Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / March 31
How Buccaneers think Baker Mayfield will take Mike Evans' departure 'personally'
Shortly after longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans left the club to join the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, some suggested that he took a shot or two at his former club and at Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield. It's no secret that Mayfield has often been motivated to prove doubters wrong throughout his career.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Pro Football Rumors / March 30
49ers Owner Hints That Brandon Aiyuk Could Stick With Team
Back in January, 49ers GM John Lynch made it clear that Brandon Aiyuk had played his final snap for the franchise. However, the team’s owner seems to be walking back those statements.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30
Details emerge on 49ers’ investigation into wild injury conspiracy theory
Tinfoil hat wearers are going to be disappointed by the findings of the San Francisco 49ers’ latest investigation. The Niners recently looked into a conspiracy theory centered on an electrical substation located next to the team’s practice facility at Levi’s Stadium, which was supposedly to blame for San Francisco’s injury-plagued season.
Jauan Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 30
49ers Don’t Plan To Bring Back WR Jauan Jennings
Speaking at the NFL owners meetings this week, 49ers GM John Lynch said the team is not planning to bring back WR Jauan Jennings even though his free agent market has been cooler than expected. “He’ll find a good home, and Jauan will go play great football for someone,” Lynch said via the Athletic’s Vic Tafur.
Joey Bosa News / Yardbarker / March 30
49ers appear to have made final decision about possibly signing Joey Bosa
The former Los Angeles Chargers star is a free agent after a brief tenure with the Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco has been floated as his most likely destination.
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