San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Eddy Pineiro News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

49ers player delivers a powerful message after agreeing to a $17 million contract

Eddy Pineiro is staying with the San Francisco 49ers for years to come. The veteran kicker agreed to a 4-year, $17 million contract extension with the Niners, according to a report by Nick Wagoner of ESPN on Saturday.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 7

Why a Long-Term Deal for Eddy Piñeiro Makes Sense for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers' offseason has officially begun after confirming the re-signing of kicker Eddy Piñeiro. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 49ers and Piñeiro have agreed on a four-year, $17 million contract.

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Adam Schefter News / 49ers Webzone / March 7

49ers re-sign kicker Eddy Piñeiro to multi-year deal

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, to a four-year, $17 million deal with $10 million guaranteed.

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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.

Eddy Pineiro News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7

49ers To Re-Sign K Eddy Pineiro

When the 49ers were desperate to find some consistent kicking last year, they took a flyer on Eddy Pineiro and the former Panthers kicker delivered with a huge season.

Eddy Pineiro News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

49ers Sign K Eddy Pineiro To Four-Year, $17M Extension

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the 49ers and K Eddy Pineiro reached agreement on a four-year, $17 million extension Friday. The agreement includes $10 million guaranteed for Pineiro.

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49ers Post-Combine Mock Draft: Focusing on the Trenches

What the Niners decide to do with Trent Williams likely determines where they go in the first round of the draft. Extend Williams, draft a receiver at 27, let him go, draft his replacement.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 7

49ers met with Ball State DE Nathan Voorhis at his pro day

The San Francisco 49ers continue their pre-draft evaluations ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, recently meeting with Ball State defensive end Nathan Voorhis during the school's pro day on Monday, March 2.

Alec Pierce News / 49ers Webzone / March 7

49ers predicted to add WR Alec Pierce in free agency

Several impending free-agent wide receivers have already been linked to the San Francisco 49ers, a team expected to address the position aggressively this offseason.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 7

49ers Free Agency: 3 Moves San Francisco Must Make to Stay in the Super Bowl Window

The San Francisco 49ers are entering another critical offseason, and free agency could determine whether this team remains firmly in the Super Bowl conversation or takes a step back in the NFC.

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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.

Maxx Crosby News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 7

Why Passing on Maxx Crosby Was the Right Move for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are in desperate need of help at defensive end. After being rumored as a potential trade destination for Maxx Crosby, however, the organization is now officially out of the running to acquire the star pass rusher.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 7

Four Point Plan for the 49ers' Perfect Offseason

The San Francisco 49ers have met with prospects at the NFL combine, they have talked to agents about their potential returning players and other free agents who could be added, and now they have to come up with a plan.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 7

What 49ers fans want in free agency vs. what they'll actually do

Every March, 49ers fans and NFL fans for that matter, do the same thing, myself included: we build the perfect dream scenario for the offseason, then the salary cap shows up and ruins a lot of our ideas.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / March 6

49ers sending clear message about Mac Jones trade stance

The San Francisco 49ers appear open to trading quarterback Mac Jones — but it will cost you. There has been significant speculation surrounding the backup signal-caller's future, particularly during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where many expected quarterback-needy teams to explore a potential deal.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 6

The 5 Best Signings the 49ers Can Make in Free Agency

The first step towards improving the team begins on Monday for the San Francisco 49ers. Free agency is their chance to bring in players to help boost them, especially in areas of need.

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The 5 Worst Signings the 49ers Can Make in Free Agency

Free agency is rapidly approaching for the San Francisco 49ers. By now, they have a list of free agents they will attempt to sign. On that list, there must not be five players on it because they are the worst signings the 49ers can make.

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The 10 Best Realistic Free Agent Targets for the San Francisco 49ers

It is easy to say that the San Francisco 49ers should just sign every top free agent, but harder to put together when realizing the team needs to put an

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The 49ers' Worst Free Agent Signings in the Last Decade

The upcoming NFL free agency period is right around the corner, and like any other franchise, the San Francisco 49ers have made several decisions that didn’t work out.

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Will Rams be 'desperate' to find eventual Matthew Stafford successor this offseason?

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