Could you imagine a player like Barry Sanders in head coach Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers offense? The Hall of Famer can, and he likes the fit. Appearing on the Throwbacks podcast with Matt Leinart, Sanders was asked which modern NFL offense he would choose to play in.
San Francisco 49ers players are already putting in the work ahead of the team's offseason program, and newly surfaced photos highlight two young contributors focused on making an impact in 2026—wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and cornerback Upton Stout.
Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon recently identified each NFL team's most underpaid player, and for the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Dee Winters earned the nod.
The San Francisco 49ers have mostly completed their big free agent moves. So, what does the depth chart look like at the running back position and do they need to continue to add at this position?
The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw and cornerback Nate Hobbs to one-year deals, and linebacker Luke Gifford to a two-year deal. OverTheCap.com has published the details for each player, which are outlined below.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been stuck in an ugly standoff for over a year. Even with the 2026 league year open and Aiyuk’s release expected, a trade has not happened, and ESPN’s Nick Wagoner says there is a clear reason for that.
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly using one of their 30 predraft visits on Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion. There is obvious interest there and a real chance that the 49ers will select him in the 2026 NFL draft.
Adding Mike Evans has the potential to elevate the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver corps tenfold. That is, if he can stay healthy after coming off a 2025 campaign that was by far the worst of his career.
Somewhere inside a contract filed with the San Francisco 49ers, a guarantee figure landed that wasn’t round, wasn’t standard, and wasn’t an accident. $2.22 million.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers officially signed veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk to a one-year, $6 million contract Wednesday. This move secures a high-floor playmaker for a fraction of his projected market value.
Brent Sobelski of Bleacher Report recently went through some of the best 2026 NFL draft fits for underrated prospects. For the San Francisco 49ers, he noted that Baylor wide receiver Joshua Cameron is the perfect fit.
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.
Free agency has been an eventful week for the San Francisco 49ers so far, with several notable roster moves. They brought in a world-class receiver in the form of Mike Evans, traded a third-round pick for Osa Odighizuwa, and agreed to a one-year deal to bring back Dre Greenlaw.
Wide receiver Mike Evans shouldn't have any trouble adjusting to the San Francisco 49ers' offense in his first season with the team. He's been in the NFL for 12 years and has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in 11 of those campaigns.
Money wasn’t an issue in Mike Evans’ decision to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to new comments made by GM Jason Licht. In one of the biggest surprises of 2026 free agency, the Buccaneers lost their superstar wide receiver.
The San Francisco 49ers appear to be holding Brandon Aiyuk hostage for the time being. Aiyuk’s fallout with the 49ers has dragged on for months, and while the team has every right to retain him after voiding his guarantees, his actions over the past year have likely diminished any potential trade value.
The San Francisco 49ers don't need a wide receiver, but let's keep it real, Faithful — they always find a way to maximize elite talent at the position.
The San Francisco 49ers continued to build depth along their roster during free agency with a series of strategic additions. Among those moves, offensive lineman Vederian Lowe has been identified by ESPN as one of the team’s most underrated signings.
The San Francisco 49ers have made many notable changes already this offseason, with a very active free agency period. Heading into the offseason, they knew that the WR room would look completely different, and they didn't just stand by.
The San Francisco 49ers added another piece to their offense during free agency with the signing of wide receiver Christian Kirk. The move drew praise from former All Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, who offered a positive assessment of the addition.
The NFL media world continues to churn out mock drafts, and there is no clear consensus on which direction the San Francisco 49ers will take in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Over a week after the start of free agency, the San Francisco 49ers have, by and large, enjoyed a successful period. They acquired a future Hall of Fame
Mike Evans‘ decorated Buccaneers tenure came to an end last week when he agreed to join the 49ers. His departure was not the result of Tampa Bay losing a bidding war, though.
The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday. The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout.
The Dolphins continue to add options as they sort out their special teams battery. The team announced on Thursday that long snapper Taybor Pepper has been signed.
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings was expected to draw multiple suitors in free agency after his first two seasons as a starting wideout for the 49ers. San Francisco engaged in contract talks with Jennings after the season, but the two sides could not agree on terms before he hit the open market.