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San Francisco 49ers Hire Former Falcons Coach Raheem Morris To Be New Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers have filled a crucial vacancy on their coaching staff, hiring veteran coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator. The move comes after Robert Saleh, who served one year in his second stint as the 49ers’ DC, departed to become the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

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Jerry Rice Sounds Off on Why 49ers Haven’t Won Super Bowl this Century

The San Francisco 49ers have come close to winning a sixth Super Bowl multiple times over the years. Their last triumph came in 1994, more than 30 years ago.

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49ers linked to two potential free-agent targets by PFF

NFL free agency is still more than a month away, but Pro Football Focus (PFF) analyst Nathan Jahnke is already identifying potential landing spots for impending free agents.

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Why the 49ers Should Trade Christian McCaffrey this Offseason

What would Bill Walsh do? That's a question the 49ers should ask themselves every offseason. He built the 49ers into a dynasty. And he believed that it was better to get rid of a player a year too soon rather than a year too late.

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Why the Bosa Brothers Could Reunite on the 49ers this Offseason

We know that the San Francisco 49ers need to add to their defensive line, and we know that star edge rusher Nick Bosa would likely love to play with his brother Joey Bosa before they end their careers.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

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5 Teams Most Likely to Sign Jauan Jennings Away from the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers toughest free agency to make is Jauan Jennings. He has been valuable to the team, but there could be a real bidding war from teams across the NFL for the potential free agent.

Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 31

5 49ers That Could Follow Robert Saleh to Tennessee in Free Agency

It's a bummer for the San Francisco 49ers to watch Robert Saleh leave them for the Tennessee Titans. They lose a phenomenal coach and have to search for a new defensive coordinator for the fifth time in five years.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 31

49ers address several needs in new 3-round NFL mock draft

With the Senior Bowl practices and game being covered all week, and the NFL Scouting Combine coming soon, draft discussions are starting to heat up. And that includes mock drafts.

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Five Compelling Teams the 49ers can Trade Mac Jones to

One topic of discussion that will revolve around the San Francisco 49ers for a significant portion of the offseason is whether or not to trade Mac Jones.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / January 31

49ers land a player with the potential to become a star in the NFL at a position of need in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

Just one look at the San Francisco 49ers injury list from the 2025 season, and it's hard not to feel like winning double-digit games and earning a playoff birth wasn't a successful year.

John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 31

49ers GM John Lynch is Shockingly Bad at Drafting in the Top 3 Rounds

The 49ers have a John Lynch problem. They just don't know it yet. They think Lynch is an asset to the organization because he helped build a team that lost two Super Bowls.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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A Potential Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Could Be on the 49ers' Radar

The majority of the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line appears to be set heading into the 2026 season. The one significant question mark is at left guard.

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3 players 49ers must re-sign this offseason after flaming out of playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers had a season defined by survival, then collapse. It was less about dominance and more about endurance. Kyle Shanahan’s group absorbed a staggering series of blows and still found a way to win 12 games.

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The Clear Best Candidate for 49ers Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed three known candidates for their defensive coordinator job. While they may end up looking into more options, these were three of the most expected names to interview for the job, and there is a good chance that one of the first three names they called on ends up getting the job.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 30

What the 49ers Must Consider When Selecting a New Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers are on the lookout for a new defensive coordinator. Again. Since 2020, four coaches have held the position: DeMeco Ryans, Steve Wilks, Nick Sorensen, and Robert Saleh, who is leaving after his second stint in San Francisco.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 30

49ers face pivotal offseason: Quick thoughts on all 28 free agents

Nearly two weeks have elapsed since the end of the San Francisco 49ers' season, after getting thrashed by the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.

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Why it's Becoming Increasingly Likely the 49ers Trade Mac Jones

As expected, the San Francisco 49ers are drawing interest from teams for Mac Jones. Several teams need a starting-caliber quarterback. Jones would provide an immediate upgrade to them, like the Minnesota Vikings.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 30

NFL informs 49ers, other teams that salary cap is projected to exceed $301 million in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers, along with the rest of the NFL, are expected to gain significant financial flexibility in 2026. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the league has informed teams that the 2026 NFL salary cap is projected to land between $301.2 million and $305.7 million per team.