The early returns on the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class are mixed—and according to one analyst, largely underwhelming. Cornerback Upton Stout emerged as the clear standout among the 49ers' rookies.
An ESPN NFL analyst is projecting a Super Bowl return for the San Francisco 49ers—and this time, a championship finish. ESPN's panel of experts recently released early predictions for Super Bowl LXI, which will be played at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027.
An early George Kittle comeback in 2026 would be a huge boost for the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle’s Achilles injury against the Philadelphia Eagles was the biggest setback of his career in a 2025 season already plagued by multiple long-term injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with multiple roster needs, but wide receiver stands out near the top of the list. Adding an outside speed threat to complement quarterback Brock Purdy could be critical to maintaining a productive offense.
As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.
After San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was reportedly shot and sent to the hospital, he sent out an update on his status. It sounds like he’s headed for a full recovery.
The San Francisco 49ers are going to need to address the defensive line this offseason, particularly along the interior. One veteran name who could make sense in free agency is former Houston Texans defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins.
George Kittle is going full “never tell me the odds” mode. The San Francisco 49ers tight end Kittle is not expected to miss the majority of the 2026 NFL season after his Achilles tear, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.
Coming off an injury-riddled year that led to an early playoff exit, 49ers TE George Kittle hinted at a possible reunion with WR Deebo Samuel. “My one message for Niners fans, ‘hey if a rebuild year got us to thirteen wins and a win in the wild card − that’s pretty good,'” Kittle said, via TheSFNiners.
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.
One of the top moves the San Francisco 49ers need to make this offseason is add to their wide receiver position. They need to boost it with, ideally, a dominant wide receiver.
The San Francisco 49ers have 27 players hitting free agency in March. That’s a significant number. For some of these players, it’s a clear case of out with the old, in with the new.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's recovery may not be as long as initially believed. Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon on January 11 during the 49ers' Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The San Francisco 49ers may expect Mac Jones to return in 2026—but that hasn't stopped speculation about a possible offseason trade. Head coach Kyle Shanahan recently expressed confidence that Jones will remain on the roster, while refraining from completely shutting the door on a potential trade.
By far, the top component missing in the San Francisco 49ers' offense was a dominant wide receiver. That player was supposed to be Brandon Aiyuk before he ghosted the 49ers.
SANTA CLARA -- The greatest rival for the San Francisco 49ers in the last 15 years has been the Seattle Seahawks. It hasn't mattered if the regimes have changed.
After headlining the halftime show at Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, global music star Bad Bunny shared a personal connection to the San Francisco 49ers and revealed he hopes to see the franchise return to the top of the NFL.
SAN FRANCISCO -- By far, the worst aspect of the San Francisco 49ers this past season was their pass rush. Once Nick Bosa went down with a torn ACL, it derailed them.
The San Francisco 49ers' pass rush was a major concern this past season, finishing with just 20 total sacks—the fewest in the NFL. While injuries to defensive end Nick Bosa played a role in those struggles, general manager John Lynch likely expected more consistent pressure after investing heavily in the defensive front.
A police report on the incident that led to Keion White’s shooting reveals that the San Francisco 49ers edge rusher got into a dispute with a famous rapper before being shot.
Dianna Russini reports that the 49ers are not looking to trade QB Mac Jones and prefer to keep him as their backup in 2026. Adam Schefter is also reporting that the team plans to keep Jones as the backup to QB Brock Purdy in 2026.