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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 6
49ers draft: 3 linebacker targets who could boost depth in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with several roster needs. The offensive and defensive lines remain priorities, adding young talent at wide receiver would help, and upgrades in the secondary are still on the table.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 6
NFL Experts Continue to Link Former 49ers WR Back to San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers can't keep looking back at the past just because it's familiar. At some point, there comes a time when a reunion with former players no longer makes sense.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 6
3 Reasons Why the 49ers Aren’t Super Bowl Contenders
The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 season showed they were not close to winning the Super Bowl. Admittedly, they dealt with a revolving door of injuries on both sides of the ball, so reaching the divisional round of the playoffs highlighted how they managed despite rarely having all their key starters available.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
3 Reasons Why the 49ers are Super Bowl Contenders
The San Francisco 49ers’ 2025 season could be seen as one of Kyle Shanahan’s best coaching performances. Injuries to practically every starter occurred throughout the year, yet he still managed to guide the 49ers to the divisional round of the playoffs and within one victory of clinching the No.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
5 Best Tight End Fits for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers may not be taking a tight end early in the 2026 NFL draft, but they could be targeting one in the later rounds to complement their room.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 5
NFC Notes: Dre Greenlaw, George Kittle, 49ers, Seahawks
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw admitted that he wasn’t happy during his time with the Broncos, which led him to re-sign with the team this offseason. “For me, it
John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
This Chart Confirms John Lynch's Biggest Draft Issue as 49ers GM
If you asked San Francisco 49ers fans what one of the biggest flaws that John Lynch has when it comes to drafting, most would say that he reaches for his guys as one of the top criticisms.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 5
49ers named ideal landing spot for 3 remaining free agents
The San Francisco 49ers were far more aggressive in free agency this offseason than they were in 2025, when the front office focused primarily on extending its core talent.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
One Risky Prospect Connected to the 49ers in the 2026 NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers have been connected to Cashius Howell in the 2026 NFL draft. Does he fit with the team, and would he be the best pick at 27th overall?
Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / April 5
49ers find Trent Williams successor in 2026 mock draft after missing top edge rushers
The San Francisco 49ers add a potential successor to Trent Williams in a new collaborative first-round mock draft from A to Z Sports—though the move comes after missing out on some top edge-rushing talent.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
The Harsh Reality Behind 49ers' Injury Problem Exposed by NFL Execs
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most injury-affected teams in the NFL in recent seasons. That trend has led many observers to question why the team consistently deals with so many injuries.
John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
Assessing Whether Emmanuel Pregnon is a Round 1 Fit for the 49ers
John Lynch said that he expects the San Francisco 49ers to add one more option at guard into the starting competition. That could mean drafting a guard higher than expected.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / April 6
Could this sleeper team make a run at Brandon Aiyuk?
The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are still at a stalemate. Could this sleeper team make a play for the disgruntled wideout?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 5
Why Dre Greenlaw Loves Playing With 'Partner-in-Crime' Fred Warner
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has spoken for the first time about his reunion with the franchise and fellow linebacker Fred Warner. Greenlaw
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 4
3 players 49ers must avoid picking in 2026 NFL Draft
San Francisco enters the 2026 NFL Draft with a more complicated offensive situation than a typical contender would prefer. Mike Evans has joined the team on a three-year deal, and Christian Kirk is now part of the receiving corps.
Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 4
What Jauan Jennings will be Remembered for in his Time with the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have confirmed the writing on the wall for Jauan Jennings as he heads into free agency. John Lynch shut the door on re-signing Jennings, which makes sense given his reported contract valuation heading into free agency would have been far too high for the San Francisco 49ers, or anyone else in the league, to pay.
Isaac Guerendo News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 4
Why RB Isaac Guerendo is on Borrowed Time With the 49ers
One of the reasons the San Francisco 49ers didn't ease up on Christian McCaffrey's workload last season was that they didn't have a running back with a similar skill set.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 4
49ers reportedly show interest in Nigerian IPP prospect Uar Bernard
According to Ryan Fowler, the San Francisco 49ers are among several NFL teams showing legitimate interest in hosting International Player Pathway (IPP) prospect Uar Bernard, a defensive lineman from Nigeria.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / April 4
Kyle Shanahan highlights 49ers' key edge in free-agent recruiting
Before wide receiver Mike Evans chose to sign with the San Francisco 49ers—turning down a larger offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his team for 12 NFL seasons—he reached out to a trusted source: tight end George Kittle.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 4
49ers reload at key positions in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft
T.J. Randall of Pro Football & Sports Network released his latest seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft, projecting the San Francisco 49ers to address multiple roster needs—starting with a long-term plan at offensive tackle.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / April 3
49ers have potential deadline to move on from Brandon Aiyuk
The San Francisco 49ers and Aiyuk are still going through a bit of a rough patch.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2
Jauan Jennings’ Asking Price Too High
On the heels of back-to-back productive seasons with the 49ers, expectations were that wide receiver Jauan Jennings would do well in free agency this year.
George Kittle News / Pro Football Rumors / April 2
49ers ‘Hopeful’ TE George Kittle Will Be Ready For Week 1
Even though star tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles in January, the 49ers are not ruling him out for any of next season. General manager John Lynch said he is “hopeful” Kittle will be available for a crucial Week 1 meeting with the rival Rams in Australia (via Nick Wagoner of ESPN).
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 1
Does Buccaneers ownership have any regrets about not doing more to hold onto 49ers' Mike Evans?
Evans had played only for Tampa Bay since the 2014 draft.
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