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49ers injury updates: George Kittle misses third straight practice ahead of Bears game

The San Francisco 49ers held their final practice before Sunday night's matchup against the Chicago Bears, and tight end George Kittle remained absent for a third consecutive day.

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John Lynch: 49ers plan to make it 'very attractive' for Robert Saleh to stay

The San Francisco 49ers are focused on closing out the regular season strong and positioning themselves for a deep playoff run. Still, one offseason storyline is already drawing attention—and could surface even before the postseason ends.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 26

Christian McCaffrey is Becoming Undeniable to Win Unique NFL Award

Brock Purdy was the highlighted player on the San Francisco 49ers when they beat the Indianapolis Colts 48-27, and rightfully so. He was stupendous in the win, throwing for five touchdowns.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

49ers could get star player back for the playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers could get one of their star players back for the playoffs much sooner than they had expected. 49ers general manager John Lynch divulged Friday that linebacker Fred Warner is ahead of schedule in rehabbing the dislocated ankle he suffered in Week 6.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 26

49ers injury update: John Lynch doesn't rule out Fred Warner's playoff return

The San Francisco 49ers aren't ruling out the possibility that star linebacker Fred Warner could return this postseason. Warner suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6, and early expectations were that he wouldn't play again until next year.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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The one area that will decide whether the 49ers will beat the Bears

The San Francisco 49ers defense is starting to get cold right as the Chicago Bears offense is starting to get hot. This should have 49ers fans worried about their Week 17 matchup that will decide where each teams stands in the NFC, and it does worry the prognoticators at Pro Football Focus.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 26

49ers injury update: John Lynch addresses George Kittle's status for Bears game

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Friday. He discussed the status of tight end George Kittle, who is recovering from an ankle injury suffered Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts.

Fred Warner News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Fred Warner Could Return During Playoffs

The 49ers lost a pair of heart-and-soul defensive stars in Nick Bosa and Fred Warner to major injuries earlier this season. Bosa will not return after tearing his ACL in Week 3.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 26

5 49ers who need to step up against the Chicago Bears

The San Francisco 49ers have a huge game against the Chicago Bears that will define seeding purposes in the NFC. If the team wants to win this big matchup, they are going to need specific players to rise to the occasion.

Brock Purdy News / The SportsRush / December 26

Chad Johnson Believes Brock Purdy Needs a Docuseries For His Incredible Career

Brock Purdy’s NFL story has never followed a normal arc. It began with him being the final pick of the 2022 draft, branded with the tongue-in-cheek label of ‘Mr.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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49ers’ chances for NFC No. 1 seed ahead of huge Week 17 clash against Bears

The San Francisco 49ers are in a great position as they prepare for a Sunday Night Football showdown with the Chicago Bears. After defeating the Indianapolis Colts, the Niners control their own destiny.

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How 49ers' Kyle Shanahan can cement himself as Coach of the Year

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has led the team to an 11-4 record, putting the team in position to control their own destiny for the NFC’s No.

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This unit on the 49ers faces its biggest test of the year Week 17

The San Francisco 49ers run defense has slowly been declining all season. This is going to be a big problem against a Chicago Bears rushing attack that is trending as one of the better groups in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 26

49ers QB Brock Purdy surprises O-line with custom Rolex watches for Christmas

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is putting his new contract to good use. After signing a five-year, $265 million NFL contract extension this offseason, Purdy once again treated the teammates who protect him in the trenches—his offensive line.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / December 25

49ers vs. Bears injury report: George Kittle misses Thursday's practice

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 17 contest against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The media did not have access to Thursday's practice due to the Christmas holiday, but the latest team report revealed no major surprises.

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49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk promises no more ‘car content with speeding’ after viral video

Without football in his life, Brandon Aiyuk coped with his stir-craziness by filming himself speeding past Levi’s Stadium and posting it on YouTube. It has only taken a matter of days for the San Francisco 49ers star receiver to issue an apology for his actions.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Brock Purdy responds to idea of defying Kyle Shanahan

The San Francisco 49ers are showing that their offense is ready in time for the NFL playoffs, with quarterback Brock Purdy heating up. In the Niners’

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This could be the 49ers' next reclamation project at quarterback

San Francisco 49ers fans have no reason to follow the Tua Tagovailoa news, yet. The Miami Dolphins benched the long-time starter that they just gave a big contract to.

NFL News / FirstSportz / December 25

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Claims Caleb Williams Is The 'Most Athletic QB' He Has Ever Seen

Caleb Williams is slowly receiving recognition after a stellar second year with the Chicago Bears. Williams has thrown for 3400 yards and 26 total touchdowns in 15 games and came close to bagging a first Pro Bowl nod.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 23

OT Trent Williams Intends To Play In 2026

Trent Williams has been attached to retirement speculation for several years, but it doesn’t sound like the offensive lineman is close to hanging up his cleats.

George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

George Kittle issues honest update on troubling injury

The San Francisco 49ers claimed another victim on Monday, but they were also bitten by the injury bug. Niners star tight end George Kittle hurt his ankle in the third quarter of San Francisco’s Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., forcing him to leave the field.