San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

Where the 49ers landed in pre-training camp NFL power rankings

With NFL training camps set to begin, Bleacher Report has released its latest power rankings, placing the San Francisco 49ers at No. 9 entering the 2026 season.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

49ers' George Kittle slips in ESPN's tight end rankings

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle remains among the NFL's elite at his position, but he slipped one spot in ESPN's annual rankings heading into the 2026 season.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Mac Jones News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Mac Jones Says Patriots Offense Was Run by 3 People and Nobody Knew Who Was in Charge

“It just didn’t feel clean.” Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones went off recently on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast hosted by Taylor Lewan and Will Compton about his demise with the Bill Belichick-led team in his second season – 2022.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

San Francisco 49ers 2026 NFL Season Preview

The 2025 49ers were expected to have a reset season. Instead? They returned to the playoffs. The 49ers’ 12-5 campaign, which included a wild-card upset of the Eagles in Philadelphia, came after a cost-cutting roster cleanout that claimed eight starters and lowered expectations.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

3 sneaky trade candidates for 49ers entering 2026 season

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with one goal: enter the Super Bowl and finish the job. After another aggressive offseason designed to maximize Brock Purdy’s championship window, GM John Lynch has assembled one of the deepest rosters in football.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

49ers vs. Rams revisited: Mac Jones sets the record straight again on viral banana stat

Mac Jones played a pivotal role in the San Francisco 49ers' stunning Week 5 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium last season. Entering the NFC West showdown as nine-point underdogs because of an injury-ravaged roster, the 49ers turned to their backup quarterback while Brock Purdy was sidelined.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

49ers great Steve Young on Brandon Aiyuk: 'I worry for him'

Concern continues to grow around San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, whose tumultuous offseason has become one of the NFL's biggest storylines.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 9

Three 49ers Franchise Records Current Players Could Break This Year

Several San Francisco 49ers players have a chance to break franchise records this season. Here are the three most achievable. The last time Brock Purdy played a full regular season as the 49ers' starting quarterback was in 2023, when he helped lead San Francisco to the Super Bowl in his first full season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Mac Jones opens up about Brock Purdy quarterback controversy

The San Francisco 49ers were the subject of one of the NFL's bigger QB debates last season when Brock Purdy was injured and Mac Jones stepped in. What does it mean for this season?

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

NFL insider repeats claim about trade rumors involving 49ers QB Mac Jones

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

49ers named potential fit for three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher

Stop me if you've heard this before: the San Francisco 49ers could use another veteran pass rusher. The need became glaring last season after defensive end Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Week 3.

Trent Williams News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

49ers face O-line questions as Trent Williams inches closer to retirement

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is under contract through the 2027 season, giving fans at least two more years to watch the future Hall of Famer protect franchise quarterback Brock Purdy's blind side.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

49ers announce 11 open training camp dates in 2026, ticket details

The San Francisco 49ers have announced their open practice schedule and ticketing information for the team's 2026 training camp. The schedule features 11 open practices, including five weekend dates and a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

How 49ers QB Brock Purdy will benefit from a new-look passing attack

For the first time since establishing himself as the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, Brock Purdy will enter a season with a dramatically different group of pass catchers.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall enters pivotal season with future on the line

There is little doubt that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has the talent to become a dangerous weapon in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / July 9

NFL insider shares thoughts on 49ers QB Mac Jones' future

Mac Jones is entering his second season with the San Francisco 49ers and appears to be enjoying every minute of his time in Kyle Shanahan's offense. The quarterback signed a two-year deal to serve as Brock Purdy's backup, and that investment paid significant dividends for the 49ers last season.

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Insider blasts Brandon Aiyuk’s ‘cringey, creepy’ 49ers’ social media rants

The San Francisco 49ers are in the toughest division in the NFL, so they can’t have any distractions. But Brandon Aiyuk has provided that for the 49ers, taking to social media this summer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Aiyuk sends new message to Daniels, interested teams

Brandon Aiyuk sends new message to Jayden Daniels, interested teams

Multiple noteworthy members of the NFL community have voiced concerns about Aiyuk's behavior and about the numerous videos he has posted on social media over the past couple of months.

49ers insider shares more bad news for Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / July 9

NFL insider repeats claim about trade rumors involving 49ers' Jones

NFL insider repeats claim about trade rumors involving 49ers QB Mac Jones

Jones went 5-3 as the 49ers' temporary starter last season when first-choice QB1 Brock Purdy missed games due to a toe injury.

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

Former 49ers executive plans to make Brandon Aiyuk decision

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

George Kittle News / A to Z Sports / July 8

George Kittle is on the cusp of entering rare territory that will all but guarantee the 49ers tight end a Hall of Fame bust

George Kittle is one of the best, if not the best, tight ends in the game. He’s had a great career and is on the verge of entering rare territory with even a modest season in 2026.

Nick Bosa News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Nick Bosa’s most recent injury just cost him more than the 49ers’ 2025 season when looking at EDGE rankings from NFL evaluators

Nick Bosa is still believed to be one of the best pass rushers in the league when healthy, but his latest injury has the league dropping him down the rankings when it comes to the elite of the position.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 8