San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Donte Whitner News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner misses the mark badly on two of San Francisco’s current cornerbacks

Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner took to the air to lay out strong critiques of 49ers’ cornerbacks Renardo Green and Jack Jones. Donte Whitner’s recent comments about San Francisco 49ers cornerbacks Renardo Green and Jack Jones sound alarming on the surface, but they don’t hold up under scrutiny.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers WR Mike Evans reveals health status for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans, the team's prized offensive free-agent addition this offseason, is dealing with a groin injury. The most recent setback comes after he missed time at training camp with a quad strain.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 26

Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers Week 1 Australia Plan Follows the Science

In just one week, the San Francisco 49ers are flying to Melbourne, Australia, for the first-ever international NFL game down under. The game doesn't kick off until Friday, September 11, local time, giving the 49ers nine days to adjust and acclimatize to the conditions in Australia.

Jed York News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers owner Jed York's arrest: Body cam footage released

TMZ Sports obtained and shared body cam footage of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's arrest this past weekend. The video, which you can watch below, was obtained from the East Palestine Police Department.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 26

Kyle Shanahan Can't Stop Raving About 49ers DT Osa Odighizuwa

The San Francisco 49ers can't stop raving about their newest defensive tackle, Osa Odighizuwa. And it's only for good reasons. The 49ers needed to improve on defense this offseason, and exchanging a third-round pick for one of the most durable defensive tackles in the league was a smart bit of business.

Jed York News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers CEO Al Guido reportedly representing team at NFL meeting after Jed York arrest

NFL owners and designated team representatives gathered Wednesday at an Atlanta hotel to formally vote on the sale of the Seattle Seahawks. The sale was approved, while the league also addressed other issues.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26

Seahawks' record sale marks the end of a successful era

It's not often a Super Bowl champion changes ownership ahead of the season following the big win, but that's exactly what's happened with the Seattle Seahawks.

Injured Seahawks rookie receives tough news on his availability

Seahawks expected to lose receiver depth with Jake Bobo injury

Patriots insider shares Christian Gonzalez contract theory related to Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon deal

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Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers land Trent Williams successor in 2027 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders before shifting their focus to the Los Angeles Rams, whom they will face in Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia.

Bryson Eason News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers vs. Raiders preseason finale: Players and position battles to watch

We can expect to see few starters in preseason game number three, but that does not mean there won't be consequential performances. Here are players to focus on this Thursday when the San Francisco 49ers face the Las Vegas Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 26

49ers Already Entering the Season Two Touchdowns Behind

The Niners currently sit 0-0 with the opening matchup against the Rams in Melbourne coming up, but based on everything that’s gone down within the franchise over the past couple of months, it seems as if the Niners have already gotten off to an 0-2 start.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers expect several players back at practice next week

The list of injured San Francisco 49ers players has been lengthy. Not counting players on injured reserve or the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, the team was missing 21 players during Tuesday's practice, the final full session of training camp.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers' Brock Purdy among betting favorites to lead NFL in interceptions

Covers (formerly OddsShark) released the betting favorites for a statistic no NFL quarterback wants to lead: interceptions in 2026. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is among the favorites to throw the most.

Jed York News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

Former 49ers player sounds off on Jed York's arrest

There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York over the weekend. One of the biggest is the potential fallout from York's no-contest plea Monday morning to two misdemeanor charges: disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers own a top-10 NFL roster, says CBS Sports

CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan examined the NFL landscape and ranked the league's top rosters—on paper—heading into the 2026 season. Where did the San Francisco 49ers land?

San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 26

San Francisco 49ers Terminate Contract of 6-foot-5 Weapon

The San Francisco 49ers have terminated the contract of tight end Tanner McLachlan, the Canadian pass-catcher who briefly joined the team this summer. The move came after McLachlan was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement, ending his short stint with the franchise.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Joe Montana Says One Thing About Brock Purdy Really Impresses Him

Joe Montana’s accomplishments are the stuff of legend, and as much as anyone, he helped make the San Francisco 49ers one of the NFL’s truly iconic franchises during the 1980s.

Christian Kirk News / Viral Sports News / August 26

49ers Surprisingly Linked to Cutting Key Free Agency Signing

The San Francisco 49ers brought in wide receiver Christian Kirk during free agency this spring, hoping he would help rebuild their receiving group. Now, just months later, an NFL analyst suggests the team might release him before the regular season even starts.

Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 26

Nick Bosa's injury situation is still a concern for the 49ers

The 49ers hope to have Bosa back for Week 1, but regardless of his status for that game the 49ers have to be concerned about his situation.

NFL’s response to Jed York could expose its personal conduct double standard

Three backup quarterbacks who could start for new teams in 2027

49ers injury report: Kyle Shanahan provides updates on Mike Evans, Nick Bosa, several others

49ers training camp: Osa Odighizuwa shines in practice, George Kittle ramping up

The 'NFL sack leaders by season' quiz

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Christian McCaffrey Launches Signature Shoe With While On Earth

Since coming to the San Francisco 49ers in a midseason trade back in 2022, Christian McCaffrey has established himself as arguably the best running back in the NFL.

Mike Evans News / TWSN / August 26

The San Francisco 49ers Already Have a Mike Evans Problem

The big free agency move for the San Francisco 49ers was signing Mike Evans. The hope was that by adding him he would end up helping stabilize the wide receiver room and give Brock Purdy the dependable WR1 he had been missing that could also provide a physical presence.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 25

49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives update on Nick Bosa ahead of Week 1

Bosa has not practiced since the beginning of August due to pain in his surgically repaired right knee, and that has raised plenty of questions about whether or not he will be ready for Week 1.

Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices

The 'NFL sack leaders by season' quiz