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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
49ers Have 7 Intriguing Trade Options From Division Rival
The Arizona Cardinals are 1-3 this season, and with a new coaching staff, the 2026 season is more about rebuilding than competing. While the 4-0 San Francisco 49ers are in their division, the two teams could end up being great trade partners for each other.
Kyle Juszczyk News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk To Miss Time
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury suffered in San Francisco’s Week 4 win over the Broncos, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
49ers injury news: Upton Stout making progress; Mike Evans works on the side
The San Francisco 49ers got some encouraging injury news Thursday. Cornerback Upton Stout, who is dealing with a shoulder injury suffered against the Denver Broncos, returned to practice as the team prepares for its Week 5 clash with the Seattle Seahawks.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
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.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
49ers' Brock Purdy named ESPN analyst's MVP through first four games of 2026
ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell has no doubt about the NFL's best player through the first four games of the 2026 season: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
Mykel Williams News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
Mykel Williams Sends Strong Message Ahead of 49ers Return
The San Francisco 49ers' former 11th overall pick Mykel Williams tore his ACL once he was starting to get into a groove during his rookie season. Now, Williams is about a week away from returning to the NFL to start his 2026 season.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
4 Reasons 49ers Will Be Much Better Against Seahawks
No team pummeled the San Francisco 49ers more last year than the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers stood no chance in their last two matchups against them. It was downright embarrassing, and that could happen again when they square off on Sunday in Week 5.
Sebastian Valdez News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
49ers' Sebastian Valdez is Making the Most of His Opportunity
Sebastian Valdez has spent more than a year waiting for his opportunity to make an impact. Now that he has finally gotten one, he is making it count. Valdez signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and spent the season on the practice squad.
The 'NFL active TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Details What Makes Seahawks Defense Difficult to Face
No other team in the NFL knows how difficult it is to face the Seattle Seahawks' defense more than the San Francisco 49ers. The last two times the 49ers faced the Seahawks, they were stonewalled on offense.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
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.
Kyle Juszczyk News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
49ers GM relieved Kyle Juszczyk avoided serious injury: 'That had ACL written all over it'
The San Francisco 49ers should consider themselves fortunate that fullback Kyle Juszczyk will miss only a few weeks. After watching the veteran go down on Sunday against the Denver Broncos while favoring his knee, it was easy to fear the worst.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
49ers' John Lynch praises Mike Evans' toughness amid rib injury
There was concern that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans might not be able to play in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos. The 33-year-old veteran was dealing with a painful rib injury that threatened to keep him off the field.
Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / October 8
NFL Legend: ‘Brock Purdy Should Be the Favorite’ for MVP Award
Over the last few years, pundits from across the nation have seemingly gone out of their way to make excuses for the fine play of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
John Lynch on potential 49ers trades: 'We'll always try to improve our team'
Trade speculation is heating up around the NFL, and many believe the San Francisco 49ers could make a move ahead of the trade deadline after injuries have thinned their depth at multiple positions.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
Grading Every 49ers Offensive Lineman Through Week 4
Now that the San Francisco 49ers are four games into the season, it is a good time to look back on the offensive line and see how they have looked through their four weeks. Williams might not be quite at the same old elite status he used to be, but he is still very close.
Malik Mustapha News / Athlon Sports / October 8
49ers’ Malik Mustapha on Seahawks: ‘We Don’t Like Them'
The San Francisco 49ers started last season on a promising note by heading to the Pacific Northwest and defeating the Seattle Seahawks, 17-13, on some clutch heroics from quarterback Brock Purdy.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
Two Returning 49ers Faced Skepticism — They’ve Silenced the Doubters
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been criticized for sticking with players longer than he should, but two returning 49ers players have done nothing but justify his faith in them.
San Francisco 49ers News / Stadium Rant / October 8
49ers Pass Their First Real Test — Seattle Awaits
The 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14 to move to 4-0 on the season. It was a defensive battle for most of the game until a turnover and a late Brock Purdy-to-George Kittle touchdown closed it out.
Mykel Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Mykel Williams Is Very Anxious To Return to the Field for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers may be 4-0 right now, but they have also been ravaged by injuries for a third straight season. In particular, their wide receiver room and their defensive line have been depleted as a result of multiple key players getting hurt.
Mike Evans News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Mike Evans, Other Injury Updates From 49ers’ Practice on Wednesday
If there is one thing the 4-0 San Francisco 49ers need to worry about these days, it is injuries. Their wide receiver and defensive line rooms have been
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 7
49ers' Kyle Shanahan praises Brock Purdy's improved instincts
The San Francisco 49ers offensive line hasn't allowed quarterback Brock Purdy to be sacked this season. While that streak is unlikely to continue through the end of the year, the unit would love to keep pressure away from Purdy on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Drink up: NFL reverses course on chugging celebrations
The weirdest story to unfold in the NFL over the past couple of weeks began with the league issuing a number of fines to players for celebrating big plays by pretending to chug an invisible beverage.
Kyle Juszczyk News / Field Level Media / October 7
NFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk's 'beer chugging' fine
The NFL rescinded the $14,296 fine it imposed on San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk after mistakenly interpreting his celebration gesture as chugging a beer, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Eric Kendricks News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6
Rams Sign LB Eric Kendricks
Eric Kendricks joined the 49ers in November of last year. The veteran linebacker has lined up another midseason deal which will send him to the NFC West.
Fred Warner News / Yardbarker / October 5
49ers star punished by NFL for actions in Week 3 game
He was handed more than $41,000 in fines for two different plays that the league called "unnecessary roughness."
Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / October 2
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reveals Mike Evans injury update for Week 4 vs. Broncos
Mike Evans has opened each of the last two San Francisco 49ers games with early production, and both ended with him hurt.
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