San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kyle Shanahan News / Niners Nation / October 28

Kyle Shanahan explains the domino effect of the 49ers injuries this season

Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the San Francisco 49ers are feeling the lingering effects of multiple injuries at several positions. This past Sunday, players like Matt Hennessy, Connor Colby, Nick Zakelj, Curtis Robinson, Trevis Gipson, and Robert Beal were all playing multiple series, if not starter-level snaps.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 28

What we learned about the 49ers in Week 8: The offensive line can’t handle a quality defensive line

The San Francisco 49ers started Sunday sluggish and spotted the Houston Texans 16 points before getting on the board, but by then, it was too little too

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Bears Signing DE Jonathan Garvin

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Bears are signing DE Jonathan Garvin to their practice squad. Garvin, 26, is a former seventh-round pick by the Packers in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Miami.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-rushing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk will not practice this week

Injuries to key players remain an issue at many positions for the 49ers. Preparation for Week 9 will bring about a mixed bag of updates on that front. Brandon Aiyuk continues to rehab the ACL and MCL tears which ended his 2024 campaign.

NFL News / Yardbarker

32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 28

Jauan Jennings' time with the 49ers could be drawing to an abrupt end

There’s no question that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ stock has dropped dramatically this season. Heading into this season, Jennings came off a career-best 2024 campaign, having posted 975 yards and six touchdowns.

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 28

The 49ers are projected to have their highest-scoring game of the season against the Giants

The San Francisco 49ers being the favorites isn’t anything new. However, the New York Giants not being significant underdogs is eyebrow-raising. That’s the scenario we have heading into Week 9.

NFL News / CBSSports.com / October 27

Marquez Valdes-Scantling signing with Steelers, reuniting with Aaron Rodgers after 49ers stint, per report

Pittsburgh is making moves following its second straight loss

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 27

Three 49ers Whose Stock Increased in the Loss to the Texans

Losing to the Houston Texans is deflating for the San Francisco 49ers. However, there were some bright spots in the game with three 49ers managing to increase their stock in the loss to the Texans.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Steelers Plan To Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Steelers plan to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a contract. Valdes-Scantling worked out for the Steelers on Monday and fits an obvious need for the team. Valdes-Scantling, 30, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 27

Three 49ers Whose Stock Decreased in the Loss to the Texans

Plenty of players on the San Francisco 49ers are at fault for the 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans. However, there are three 49ers whose performance has caused their stock to decrease the most.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 27

The 49ers could get a starter back on offense this week, but it won’t be their $120 million receiver

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on Monday afternoon. The team plans to open the practice window for guard Ben Bartch, who has not played since the first quarter of Week 2 after suffering a high-ankle sprain.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 27

49ers injury updates: No Brandon Aiyuk this week, Brock Purdy uncertain, Mac Jones suffers minor setback

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, one day after the team's 25-15 loss to the Houston Texans.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

49ers Designating G Ben Bartch To Return, But Not WR Brandon Aiyuk Yet

The 49ers are designating G Ben Bartch to return from injured reserve this week, while WR Brandon Aiyuk remains “week-to-week,” according to Matt Barrows.

Nick Bosa News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 27

This stat shows just how valuable Nick Bosa is to the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are officially feeling the impact of losing Nick Bosa on defense. The team had a strong effort when they initially lost him, but they did not have the depth and talent to survive the wear and tear that the league brought on them. The loss of Bosa has not impacted the run game too much.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 27

49ers spurred by Texans: Rapid reactions

That was the most pathetic game played by the San Francisco 49ers this season. It was especially bad for the defense, which gave up five double-digit play drives (and one that had nine plays).

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / October 26

Jones hindering 49ers' title chances after lackluster showing

Mac Jones may be hindering 49ers' Super Bowl chances after another lackluster showing

The redemption arc of quarterback Mac Jones was fun while it lasted, but the San Francisco 49ers need starting QB Brock Purdy to return as soon as possible.

Key stats from the 49ers' 26-15 Week 8 loss vs. Texans

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25

49ers make decision on Brock Purdy for Week 8 amid toe injury

Purdy was a limited participant in practice this week.

C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers

49ers 'trusting' Brock Purdy to make major decision amid injury recovery

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

49ers Trade Deadline Targets: How the Team Could Strike Gold

As the Nov. 4 trade deadline approaches, the 49ers are weighing their options and evaluating potential trade deadline targets to strengthen a roster hit by injuries to stars like Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Brock Purdy.