San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had an NFL-high 413 touches last season. That's something the team clearly wanted to address this offseason to keep its veteran starter fresh through a lengthy 17-game season.
Running back Christian McCaffrey immediately knew something was different about the San Francisco 49ers when he arrived via a trade in 2022. That's not a knock on his former team, the Carolina Panthers, where McCaffrey spent his first five-and-a-half NFL seasons.
The San Francisco 49ers have gotten off to a 2-0 start this season with wins over the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins, and star running back Christian McCaffrey is off to a hot start.
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has opened up about playing alongside new teammate Mike Evans. Evans and Kittle are both considered among the best players in their respective positions and are future Pro Football Hall of Famers.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following a standout performance against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.
Everything has gone so smoothly for the San Francisco 49ers through the first two weeks of the 2026 season. Both of their wins have been in dominant fashion.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes (90.9 percent) for 287 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday in a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins, earning a nearly flawless 149.1 passer rating.
Before the start of the new NFL season, there were a few people who weren’t optimistic about the San Francisco 49ers’ chances this season. In fact, Nick Wright of Fox Sports 1 picked them to finish 8-9, and Colin Cowherd even doubted that they would make the playoffs.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
With Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels, Jaxson Dart and Caleb Williams all suffering early season injuries, the importance of having a reliable backup has been on full display again.
The San Francisco 49ers started the season 2-0. Still, the roster is going through some issues, and they would be best served by making a few additions to keep momentum rolling.
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 to start the season, and George Kittle is laughing all the way upon seeing how their first win arrived. The season began for them with a 27-7 win away at the Los Angeles Rams, and they used that momentum to topple the Dolphins in their next game.
Before the San Francisco 49ers improved to 2-0 on their season, multiple individuals who cover the team suggested that the club, which is in need of some help for its defensive front, could eventually embrace a reunion with Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
The San Francisco 49ers are turning to experience once again. Injuries have continued to reshape their wide receiver room. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, San Francisco is signing veteran wideout Brandin Cooks.
The San Francisco 49ers put on an absolute clinic in their 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, especially on offense. Granted, the Dolphins are one of the NFL’s worst teams, but the Niners body-slammed Miami the way a contender should beat down a very weak team.
Brandin Cooks is joining the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday. Cooks, who was unsigned after spending last season with the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills, figures to help a 49ers team ravaged by injuries at wide receiver.
One of the biggest question marks on the San Francisco 49ers' roster this season was who was going to take the starting left guard position. Throughout the entire offseason, no one had a clue who was going to start there.
As veteran wide receiver Brandin Cook's has found another opportunity to continue his career, he starts his comeback with a milestone dangling out there as a goal.
The San Francisco 49ers may be 2-0, but they’re also banged up. They’re without defensive ends Mykel Williams and Sam Okuayinonu, defensive tackles Alfred Collins and James Thompson Jr.
When the Los Angeles Rams took care of the New York Giants in commanding fashion in Week 2, securing a 28-6 win under the Monday Night Football lights,
The San Francisco 49ers have spent the opening weeks of 2026 patching holes in a wide receiver room that once looked like one of the league’s deepest.
According to Adam Schefter, the 49ers are signing veteran WR Brandin Cooks to their practice squad on Tuesday. San Francisco’s practice squad now includes:
When it rains, it pours for the San Francisco 49ers.
They'll still err on the side of caution with the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday at Levi's Stadium and came out of it with another receiver hurt, as Demarcus Robinson was carted off with what Kyle Shanahan said looked like a high ankle sprain.
The veteran running back had two rushing touchdowns Sunday and made NFL history in the process.
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