The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly headed back to Mexico City in 2026, something that was previously assumed but not yet confirmed—until now. According to ESPN's John Sutcliffe, the 49ers will serve as the designated home team for a regular-season game at Estadio Banorte—formerly known as Estadio Azteca—during the 2026 NFL season.
One transaction that is rarely seen in the NFL is the San Francisco 49ers trading with the Las Vegas Raiders. The last time that happened was during the 2021 NFL draft.
I recently wrote an article on general manager John Lynch's performance in the draft. One thing that stands out is how poorly he does in the early rounds and how well he does in the later ones.
It's a gutpunch for the San Francisco 49ers to witness the Seattle Seahawks win a Super Bowl in their own stadium. No team ever wants to see its most hated rival accomplish that.
The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear they would like to keep quarterback Mac Jones for the 2026 NFL season after he proved to be a capable backup to Brock Purdy.
As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.
The San Francisco 49ers' playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks exposed more than just the impact of injuries. According to NFL analyst Brian Baldinger, it revealed a widening talent gap between the two NFC West rivals.
The NFL recently announced that the first-ever regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, will feature the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
The San Francisco 49ers were able to do a lot with a little this past season, making it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs despite the several injuries they had on both sides of the ball.
The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 season can be considered a success despite going another year without winning the ultimate prize in football. The season could have gone completely the other way early on.
The early returns on the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class are mixed—and according to one analyst, largely underwhelming. Cornerback Upton Stout emerged as the clear standout among the 49ers' rookies.
An ESPN NFL analyst is projecting a Super Bowl return for the San Francisco 49ers—and this time, a championship finish. ESPN's panel of experts recently released early predictions for Super Bowl LXI, which will be played at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027.
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.
An early George Kittle comeback in 2026 would be a huge boost for the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle’s Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles was the biggest setback of his career in a 2025 season already plagued by multiple long-term injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with multiple roster needs, but wide receiver stands out near the top of the list. Adding an outside speed threat to complement quarterback Brock Purdy could be critical to maintaining a productive offense.
After San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was reportedly shot and sent to the hospital, he sent out an update on his status. It sounds like he’s headed for a full recovery.
The San Francisco 49ers are going to need to address the defensive line this offseason, particularly along the interior. One veteran name who could make sense in free agency is former Houston Texans defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins.
George Kittle is going full “never tell me the odds” mode. The San Francisco 49ers tight end Kittle is not expected to miss the majority of the 2026 NFL season after his Achilles tear, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.
Coming off an injury-riddled year that led to an early playoff exit, 49ers TE George Kittle hinted at a possible reunion with WR Deebo Samuel. “My one message for Niners fans, ‘hey if a rebuild year got us to thirteen wins and a win in the wild card − that’s pretty good,'” Kittle said, via TheSFNiners.
A police report on the incident that led to Keion White’s shooting reveals that the San Francisco 49ers edge rusher got into a dispute with a famous rapper before being shot.