Right after the San Francisco 49ers signed Dre Greenlaw, it was announced that edge rusher Bryce Huff is retiring. The 49ers go from strengthening one area, then get weakened in another.
The San Francisco 49ers' signing of Nate Hobbs can be viewed as mostly depth for a team that needs it in the secondary. Hobbs has 1,748 snaps in the slot, along with 973 snaps on the outside, per PFF so he can fill the role of backup slot, outside, and even starter in dime looks.
The San Francisco 49ers don't have to spend big in free agency to upgrade their edge-rush rotation this offseason. A deep incoming draft class gives them a clear, cost-controlled path to address the position.
The San Francisco 49ers remain hopeful they can reach a contract agreement with their aging but still elite left tackle, Trent Williams. The two sides have yet to see eye to eye, but there has been little indication that a deal ultimately won't get done.
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.
According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Luke Gifford to a two-year, $5.3 million deal.
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly adding some competition to their cornerback room with the signing of former Packer and Raider Nate Hobbs. Hobbs, 26, is coming to the 49ers on a one-year deal with hopes that he regains the form he showed earlier in his career with the Raiders after a disappointing season with the Packers.
Things have gone well in Santa Clara during Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency, as the San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans to improve their wide receiver room.
The San Francisco 49ers have made several notable moves in free agency, adding players such as Mike Evans, Dre Greenlaw, and Nate Hobbs. The team also traded for Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys to strengthen a defense that struggled to play consistent football last season.
ESPN's Todd Archer reported that the Dallas Cowboys are signing former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Matt Hennessy, an unrestricted free agent.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers have brought back linebacker Dre Greenlaw. The Denver Broncos opted to release Greenlaw, and now the 49ers have agreed on a one-year, $7.5 million contract.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the New York Giants are signing former San Francisco 49ers safety Jason Pinnock, an unrestricted free agent. Pinnock entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (175th overall) out of the University of Pittsburgh in the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Jets.
Mike Evans leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was always going to be one of the most painful events for Bucs fans imaginable. Unfortunately, it came to pass this week, with the Bucs legend opting to sign with the San Francisco 49ers and at a very affordable price for Tampa Bay.
SANTA CLARA, CA — San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff stunned the league Thursday, announcing his retirement from professional football at just 27 years old.
The San Francisco 49ers have never been a franchise afraid of bold moves when a championship window is within reach. This offseason, that philosophy was on full display when general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan landed one of the most decorated wide receivers of the modern era: Mike Evans.
The Green Bay Packers misfired on last year’s free agency signing of Nate Hobbs, but the San Francisco 49ers have no problem buying low on the veteran cornerback.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign former Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs to a one-year deal.
Kendrick Bourne’s return to the San Francisco 49ers lasted only one season. Now he’s heading to the Arizona Cardinals, a divisional rival, on a two-year deal worth $10 million, with incentives pushing it to $12 million.
The San Francisco 49ers have spent the early weeks of the 2026 offseason reshaping their roster after a difficult 2025 campaign that exposed several weaknesses, particularly along the defensive line.
The San Francisco 49ers were struck with a bit of surprising news when Bryce Huff announced his retirement from football. The 49ers may have been debating releasing him, but his contract was at a point where the team may have been fine with him staying.
The 49ers and restricted free agent tight end Jake Tonges have agreed to a two-year, $8MM deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Tonges’ contract includes $5.5MM in guarantees.