San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will turn 30 next year—an age often seen as a turning point for NFL players, particularly running backs who endure significant wear and tear over their careers.
SANTA CLARA -- You can't make this up. Year after year, the 49ers are the most injured team in the NFL. This season is no exception. So nine days ago, the 49ers traded a sixth-round pick to the New England Patriots for defensive tackle Keion White and a seventh-round pick.
Several rookies have given the San Francisco 49ers a lot of contributions this season. However, one rookie who hasn't is running back Jordan James. The 49ers drafted James in the fifth round, so there was an expectation for him to contribute somewhere.
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report is out for Thursday, and there were a few changes. As always, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams were full participants after having their typical veteran day off.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday, providing an encouraging update on quarterback Brock Purdy, who hasn't played since Week 4 after reaggravating a turf toe injury.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 10 contest against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who hasn't practiced or played since Week 4 due to a knee injury, remained sidelined during Thursday's session.
After years of being active at the trade deadline, the San Francisco 49ers were quiet. It was unusual to see, especially since the 49ers need star power.
Injuries have been the storyline for the San Francisco 49ers all season long, as the team has dealt with serious issues with several starters, including stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes the San Francisco 49ers may have a developing quarterback controversy on their hands. While starter Brock Purdy continues
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
It's Week 10, and the San Francisco 49ers still haven't opened the 21-day practice window for Brandon Aiyuk. You would've thought he would've returned to practice by now, and maybe a game.
The San Francisco 49ers came into the season with Ben Bartch starting at left guard. Last season, in 64 snaps, Bartch showed he was an upgrade over incumbent starter Aaron Banks.
The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the San Francisco 49ers will battle the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10 after not making any trade deadline moves. Now, they look to move on without making the moves needed to fill in the gaps.
There are several areas where the San Francisco 49ers could use reinforcements. Despite the need, they stood pat at the trade deadline. Kyle Shanahan cited that the price for players they had interest in was too high.
The San Francisco 49ers opted not to make a significant move before the trade deadline, choosing instead to trust their current defensive line rotation despite the group being decimated by injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers have endured numerous key injuries this season, but still find themselves in playoff contention due to the solid quarterback play from Mac Jones.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday, sharing encouraging updates on two key offensive players—Brock Purdy and Brandon Aiyuk—as both continue working their way back from injuries.
The Washington Commanders are looking to add some safety depth. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team worked out four safeties Tuesday: Marcus
Maye, K’Von
Wallace, Daryl
Worley and Jaylen
Mahoney.
Asante Samuel Jr.‘s schedule is starting to look like a draft prospect’s itinerary of “30” visits. After the former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback received clearance to return from a troublesome injury, three more teams have entered the fray.
Despite losing stars like Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Brock Purdy to major injuries, the San Francisco 49ers have managed a 6-3 record — a testament to their depth and resilience.
Sometimes, all you can do is throw up your hands in exasperation when your team faces an injury crisis like Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers are dealing with this season.
The San Francisco 49ers' signing of quarterback Mac Jones to a two-year contract in March could go down as one of the offseason's most important moves.