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Fred Warner News / 49ers Webzone / July 14

49ers' Fred Warner tops ESPN's off-ball linebacker rankings despite coming off injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner remains one of the NFL's most respected defensive players. Although he missed 11 games last season after suffering a dislocated and fractured right ankle, the All-Pro linebacker still earned the top spot in a prominent offseason ranking.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 14

How 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan has Limited Brock Purdy the Past Two Years

Every time a 49ers quarterback does well, Kyle Shanahan gets most of the credit. And he deserves it, some of the time. NFL coaches and executives recently

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 14

6 Critical Questions the 49ers Face Entering Training Camp

The San Francisco 49ers face numerous questions as they get set to begin training camp on July 25. Every question is a fair and valid one, but not all of them are as critical as these six that they face entering camp.

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The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / HITC / July 14

Can Vinod Khosla own both Seahawks and 49ers? What NFL ownership rules say

San Francisco 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla partook in the biggest purchase in NFL history for the Seattle Seahawks. Khosla and a group of investors reached the $9.6 billion deal last weekend.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

Analyst: 49ers offense the 'most dangerous' in the NFC West

Few are picking the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC West in 2026. After all, the Los Angeles Rams enter the season as Super Bowl favorites, while the Seattle Seahawks are the defending NFC West champions.

Kyle Juszczyk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 13

Kyle Juszczyk's Latest Comments Foreshadow His 49ers Exit

Kyle Juszczyk is entering the final year of his deal with the San Francisco 49ers. There's never been a worry that he'd leave since he ends up re-signing.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Lead / July 13

Who Are the Players to Watch During 49ers Training Camp?

During the NFL offseason, fans and media around the league finally get the opportunity to see how teams will operate in the upcoming season. That process starts during each team’s training camp.

Robert Saleh News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 13

Robert Saleh Raves About His Second Stint With the 49ers

The one and only impactful departure from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was Robert Saleh. His second stint with the 49ers was short-lived, as he elected to become the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

Adam Schefter News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers may not like Adam Schefter's latest Aaron Donald update

As if Myles Garrett joining the Los Angeles Rams wasn't troubling enough for the San Francisco 49ers, speculation about Aaron Donald returning from retirement continues to gain momentum.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers' Kyle Shanahan falls just short of AP's top 3 NFL head coaches

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the NFL's brightest offensive minds. His performance last season—leading an injury-riddled roster to a 12-win campaign and a playoff berth—only strengthened that reputation.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

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Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

Former 49ers star says 'rest in peace' to Brandon Aiyuk's NFL career

Brandon Aiyuk has targeted just about everyone on social media this offseason—the San Francisco 49ers, his former agent, the NFL Players Association, and even his friend, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 13

49ers insider highlights ‘pick your poison’ dilemma involving potential breakout star

The San Francisco 49ers are under two months away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season. The 49ers are still in a standoff with disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who wants either a trade or release from the team, but other than that, it’s been a relatively uneventful offseason in San Francisco.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers QB Brock Purdy lands surprising spot in 2026 fantasy football rankings

Where does San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy rank among the NFL's top fantasy football quarterbacks entering the 2026 season? NFL Media's Dan Parr released his fantasy football quarterback rankings for NFL.com, organizing the league's top signal-callers into draft tiers while offering analysis for each player.

Trent Williams News / A to Z Sports / July 13

49ers’ Trent Williams just proved that he still has years left in the tank following surge in NFL offensive tackle rankings

The NFL just proved that 49ers OT Trent Williams is still at the peak of his powers, if not even better than he was last year, following league personnel’s rankings of the top-10 offensive tackles in the league.

George Kittle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 13

George Kittle Ahead Of Schedule In Achilles Rehab

The 49ers have maintained hope that TE George Kittle will be ready for Week 1 after suffering a torn Achilles in the team’s wild card loss to the Eagles last year.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 13

49ers' Brock Purdy left out of ESPN's top-10 quarterback rankings

The debate over where San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ranks among the NFL's elite continues. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler continued his annual NFL position rankings this week, unveiling his list of the league's top quarterbacks.

Fred Warner News / Pro Football Rumors / July 13

49ers LB Fred Warner Fully Healthy

Optimism remains high with respect to the 49ers’ defense being much healthier to begin this season than it was at the end of the 2025 campaign. That includes the anticipated return of Fred Warner.

Trent Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / July 12

WR Trent Taylor Retires

Trent Taylor has announced his retirement. The veteran receiver took to social media alongside longtime teammate George Kittle to confirm his NFL career has come to an end.

Trent Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 12

Former NFL WR Trent Taylor Formally Retired

Former NFL WR Trent Taylor announced he has formally retired, per the San Francisco 49ers. Taylor was drafted by the 49ers, spent most of his career with the team and was most recently with the 49ers last year before going on injured reserve in June. Taylor, 32, is a former fifth-round pick of the 49ers back in 2017 out of Louisiana Tech.

Jaden Dugger News / Pro Football Rumors / July 11

49ers LB Jaden Dugger ‘Dark Horse’ For Early Playing Time

The 49ers have seen injuries take a large toll in recent years, so building quality depth across the roster has become a necessity. Some good news has

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 12