San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

This Mac Jones signing just rewrote the 49ers’ approach on backup QBs

The 49ers gave Mac Jones a small pay bump on May 27, and while it wasn’t a headline-grabber, it does reflect how San Francisco sees its backup quarterback role—especially after last season showed just how important that spot can be.

George Kittle News / HITC / May 30

What George Kittle would be willing to accept if the NFL ‘bumped up’ payments for players

George Kittle believes NFL players would be more accepting of an 18-game regular season if the league properly compensated them for the extra workload.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 29

49ers' Brutal Back End of Schedule Forces Fast Start in 2026

The back end of the San Francisco 49ers' 2026 schedule might not be kind to them. The 49ers take on four playoff teams in their final seven games. In two of the other three games, they take on the Kansas City Chiefs, who should be much improved, and the New York Giants, who upgraded at head coach.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 29

This 49ers Veteran is an Obvious Offseason Cut Candidate

The San Francisco 49ers could move on from Demarcus Robinson this offseason. Despite being a ten-year veteran and the 49ers getting no cap savings, there is a chance that the 49ers will let Robinson go, according to Moe Moton of Bleacher Report. It is easy to see why the team would cut him when you break down the wide receiver room.

Nick Bosa News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa 'pretty far along' in ACL recovery

The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic that defensive end Nick Bosa will be ready for training camp, and Bosa shares that outlook. After suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 3 of the 2025 season, the star pass rusher says his recovery remains on schedule, putting him in position to be ready for the start of the 2026 campaign.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 29

Kyle Shanahan Hints at Competition for Starting Spot on 49ers Defense

The San Francisco 49ers are going to have an open competition at linebacker. While the starting middle linebacker and weakside linebacker have been spoken

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 29

NFC Notes: Fred Warner, De’Zhaun Stribling, Jacoby Brissett, 49ers, Cardinals

49ers LB Fred Warner is fully cleared for football after working his way back from a broken and dislocated ankle. Warner explained how he turned to swimming for rehab to reduce swelling and take pressure off his ankle.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Nick Bosa provides update on brother Joey’s playing status

San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa offered something of an update on whether brother Joey is close to finding a team for 2026. Nick Bosa was asked about his brother on Thursday, and suggested that Joey is not focusing too much on football at the moment.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

Why Jack Bouwmeester hasn't joined the 49ers for OTAs yet

Former Texas punter Jack Bouwmeester was among the undrafted free agents who reportedly signed with the San Francisco 49ers following the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

Are the 49ers being treated unfairly? The NFL schedule debate

I don't want to claim outright that the other NFL owners have it in for the San Francisco 49ers, but it sure feels that way. According to various sources, the 49ers will lead the league in travel mileage, racking up 37,862 air miles.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

Colton McKivitz on 49ers' left guard battle: 'Connor Colby's come a long way'

One of the most intriguing position battles for the San Francisco 49ers heading into training camp will be at left guard, the lone unsettled spot along the team's offensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

49ers DT Osa Odighizuwa impressing Kyle Shanahan: 'He's been a stud'

The San Francisco 49ers strengthened the interior of their defensive line this offseason by acquiring defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 29

Everyone Is Sleeping on This About 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey

Without running back Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers wouldn't have made the playoffs last season. It might sound like a bullish statement, but there’s real truth behind it.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / May 29

Nick Bosa Throws Shade At NFL Stadiums For 'Bizarre' World Cup Move

NFL stadiums across the country are quite literally rolling out the red carpet (or in this case, natural green grass) to FIFA for the upcoming World Cup.

Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 29

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan had to be dying inside talking about complex international travel plans

There has been good news for the San Francisco 49ers, but their schedule hasn’t exactly been part of it. And Kyle Shanahan had to be dying inside when he talked about the team’s complex international travel plans.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

49ers' George Kittle sounds off on potential 18-game NFL season

There is little doubt that the NFL would like to expand the regular season to 18 games per team. The league already increased the schedule from 16 to 17 games in 2021, and many around the NFL believe another expansion is only a matter of time.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 29

One 49ers Position that Could See a Change After OTAs

The San Francisco 49ers have one clear hole that could be upgraded if the team does not like what they see in OTAs. Aaron Schatz of ESPN highlighted left

Nick Bosa News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 29

Nick Bosa ‘Pretty Far Along’ In Recovery From ACL Tear

49ers EDGE Nick Bosa, who is working his way from a torn ACL, told reporters that he’s “pretty far along” in his recovery. “I’m pretty far along,” Bosa said.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 29

49ers' Nick Bosa, Kyle Shanahan address Joey Bosa rumors

Throughout the offseason, stories have linked free-agent defensive end Joey Bosa with the San Francisco 49ers. That's understandable, as the 49ers already employ star pass-rusher Nick Bosa.

Why Bills reportedly have made this Keon Coleman trade decision

Bills' DJ Moore acknowledges 'growing pains' in transition to new team