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49ers owner: Shanahan a 'no-brainer' for Coach of the Year, expectations for 2026

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York spoke with Kay Adams on Tuesday, making it clear who he believes deserves NFL Coach of the Year—and the answer is no surprise: head coach Kyle Shanahan.

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Jerry Rice Wants to Have a 49ers Statue at Levi's Stadium

Jerry Rice is a San Francisco 49ers legend. The word “legend” is thrown around a lot in sports, but if it were measured by simple criteria of greatness, longevity, and loyalty, Rice fits the description perfectly.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers owner open to honoring Jerry Rice with statue at Levi's Stadium

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice recently shared that he would be emotional if the team chose to honor him with a statue at Levi's Stadium. "I would love that, to be honest with you," Rice, who is preparing to coach the Pro Bowl flag football game, said on Monday.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers offseason priority: Bolster the wide receiver room

The San Francisco 49ers face multiple roster needs heading into the 2026 offseason. Kevin Patra of NFL.com recently highlighted one key move every NFC team should make, and for the 49ers, he believes the focus should be on adding depth to the wide receiver room.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers do-over: Who should have been selected at No. 11 in the 2025 NFL Draft?

The San Francisco 49ers used the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft—along with two additional selections later in the draft—to reinforce the defensive trenches.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

49ers reflection: Best and worst free-agent signings from 2025

Pro Football Focus (PFF) contributor Bradley Locker recently revisited the 2025 offseason, highlighting the best and worst free-agent signings across the NFL.

John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / February 3

John Lynch's 49ers draft record: Analyzing early misses vs. Day 3 gems

San Francisco 49ers beat writer Grant Cohn recently wrote an article on how poor general manager John Lynch is in drafting. Cohn looks at the first three rounds, and though he makes a counting error (he says Lynch has taken 41 players when it is 30), he is not wrong that Lynch has not been stellar and has made some notable misses.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 3

There's Only One 49ers Player who Deserves to Win Comeback of the Year

The San Francisco 49ers are heavy favorites to take home at least one award at Thursday’s NFL Honors. The award in question is Comeback Player of the Year, and Christian McCaffrey is the clear favorite.

Mack Hollins News / The SportsRush / February 3

49ers Electric Substation Theory: Mack Hollins Questions EMF Effects on Humans Even as NFL Debunks Theory

A viral theory linking the San Francisco 49ers’ injury struggles to an electrical substation near the team’s practice facility has resurfaced this season, even as the NFL insists there is no evidence to support it.

Jed York News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

49ers owner Jed York hints San Francisco could lose home game to Mexico

The NFL is coming back to Mexico! NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has already announced that the league will once again be playing games in Mexico City.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

Why These Two 49ers Plays Should be Considered for Moment of the Year

On Thursday, February 5th, the 15th NFL Honors will take place at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The 49ers currently have a player or coach in contention for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and the Salute to Service Award.

Raheem Morris News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

Three 49ers Who Will Benefit Most from Playing Under Raheem Morris

For the first time since 2019, the 49ers defense will undergo significant schematic changes this offseason. In 2019, the 49ers hired defensive line coach Kris Kocurek who helped install their four-man Wide 9 front.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

49ers expect to give up home game to play internationally in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers could be headed outside the United States during the 2026 NFL season. Team owner Jed York recently told Imagen Sports that he fully expects the 49ers to give up a home game to play internationally, with Mexico once again a likely destination.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

49ers, Kyle Shanahan lose another top assistant to Titans

As expected, the Tennessee Titans have made a move to hire San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley, bringing him on as their new defensive coordinator.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 2

CBS Sports links 49ers to Joey Bosa, other key NFL free agents

After finishing the 2025 season with a league-low 20 sacks, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to prioritize pass-rush help this offseason, whether through NFL free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kendrick Bourne News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 2

What the 49ers Should Do with Free Agent Kendrick Bourne

The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make when it comes to Kendrick Bourne this offseason. The veteran is due to hit free agency and while the 49ers can afford to bring him back, the question is whether they should or not. If it were up to Bourne, he would likely be back on the 49ers next year.