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49ers re-sign RB Patrick Taylor ahead of free agency

According to sports agency Equity Sports, the San Francisco 49ers have signed Patrick Taylor to a contract extension just hours before the running back was slated to become an unrestricted free agent.

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49ers officially announce signing Eddy Piñeiro to a four-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the signing of kicker Eddy Piñeiro to a four-year contract. News of the move was first reported on March 7.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 11

Three Roster Holes the 49ers Have Not Yet Addressed in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers made a big splash early into free agency and rounded out day one with some depth. However, the team still has some big needs as they head into the second wave of free agency.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

49ers Plan To Release Brandon Aiyuk; Commanders Most Likely Landing Spot?

The Brandon Aiyuk saga is nearing an end in San Francisco. The 49ers plan to release the wide receiver, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports. The team could cut Aiyuk as early as today, per Wagoner, who points to the Commanders as his most likely landing spot.

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The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to record at least 1,000-receiving-yards and 10 touchdown catches in the same season at least three times can you name in five minutes?

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The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 11

San Francisco 49ers expected to release All-Pro as 2026 NFL free agency officially begins

The San Francisco 49ers are going to be making some massive changes to their roster. While there have been many moves reported in NFL free agency this week, the fact of the matter is that none of them can become official until today.

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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.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / March 11

Report: 49ers expected to release WR Brandon Aiyuk soon

According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as soon as today, shortly after the start of the new NFL league year.

Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / March 11

49ers target offensive line in latest 2026 NFL mock drafts amid Williams uncertainty

Let's take a brief break from the flurry of NFL free agency news to examine a couple of new 2026 NFL mock drafts. Both are intriguing because they project the San Francisco 49ers addressing the same position early: offensive tackle.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 11

The Hidden Risk the San Francisco 49ers Signing Mike Evans Creates

Mike Evans has a strong case for the Hall of Fame, so the San Francisco 49ers' signing him was initially met with a lot of praise and excitement. However, there is still a hidden risk that is presented with the signing. This is not the prime version of Evans who is coming to San Francisco.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 11

49ers free agency: ESPN likes Mike Evans signing—if he can stay healthy

ESPN analyst Ben Solak reviewed the early waves of NFL free agency and came away impressed with the San Francisco 49ers' decision to sign wide receiver Mike Evans.

Mike Evans News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 11

The Best Part About the 49ers Signing Mike Evans

It’s not often that the San Francisco 49ers make a splash signing on day one of free agency. But that’s exactly what they did when they added former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 11

4 Free Agents Still Remain on the Market for the 49ers

Two days of free agency are in the books, with a total of three players signed for the San Francisco 49ers. Mike Evans is the only noteworthy one, as he was a splash signing.

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49ers' Projected Depth Chart After the Brett Toth Signing

The San Francisco 49ers needed offensive line help and have started to address it with the addition of free agent Brett Toth. Toth is not the most well-known name of the potential free agent options, so how does he fit into the 49ers' plans?

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It sounds like 49ers may not trade Mac Jones anytime soon

Jones largely played well for the 49ers as he went 5-3 across eight starts during the 2025 regular season when Brock Purdy was sidelined with a toe injury.

Are the 49ers considering trading away All-Pro LT Trent Williams?

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Brett Toth News / 49ers Webzone / March 11

5 things to know about new 49ers OL Brett Toth

The San Francisco 49ers got deeper on the offensive line on Tuesday with the reported addition of former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Brett Toth, who is a fascinating individual on and off the field.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 11

49ers' Mike Evans Will Cause Opposing Defenses Problems in 2026

Approaching the Ides of March, it just wouldn't be a 49ers' off-season if the everlasting super-partnership of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't make a move that instigated both smiles and grumbling amongst the team's fan base.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Why Dan Orlovsky has high expectations for WR Mike Evans with the 49ers

There are still a lot of moves to be made once the free-agent period officially opens on Wednesday, but this looks like a home run for a 49ers team that desperately needed some receiving help going into next season.

Why Mike Evans chose to leave Buccaneers for 49ers

Ravens already have a replacement in mind for Maxx Crosby

Despite failed physical, another team still interested in Maxx Crosby trade

2026 NFL free agency winners and losers: Eagles fail to keep edge-rush target

2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Ravens offseason takes big hit

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 10

Why the 49ers' 'easy' schedule wasn't so easy

In his recent article on how the San Francisco 49ers can mirror the roster construction of the Los Angeles Rams (a good read), Bob Heyrman says at one

Jordan Elliott News / 49ers Webzone / March 10

49ers lose DT Jordan Elliott to the Titans in free agency

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Elliott is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Jaquan Brisker News / 49ers Webzone / March 10

Why the 49ers Should Consider Jaquan Brisker in Free Agency

Free agency is usually when fans browse headlines for star power and to see if their team is linked to any of the top free agents. But for contenders, it's just as often about raising the baseline—adding depth players and players who don't always generate the big headlines.

Garret Wallow News / 49ers Webzone / March 10

49ers re-signing LB Garret Wallow to a one-year deal

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the San Francisco 49ers are re-signing linebacker Garret Wallow to a one-year deal. He was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.

Skyy Moore News / 5 GOATs / March 10

Report: Green Bay Packers signing former San Francisco 49ers WR, return man Skyy Moore

The Green Bay Packers are adding an offensive weapon for quarterback Jordan Love. According to a report from FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Packers are signing former San Francisco 49ers receiver and return man Skyy Moore.

Trent Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

49ers rumors: Trent Williams trade still unlikely despite contract dispute

One of the biggest talking points for the San Francisco 49ers as free agency gets underway is the contract situation of star offensive lineman Trent Williams.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

49ers Setting ‘Astronomical’ Price On QB Mac Jones

With Malik Willis just scoring a three-year, $67.5MM deal with full guarantees through 2027, the 49ers are sitting on a valuable asset. Their two-year, $7MM contract for Mac Jones includes one more season, and San Francisco saw how capable the former New England first-rounder was during his debut Bay Area slate.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 10