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NFL News / CBSSports.com / August 20
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold fond of brief 49ers sting, lauds Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy
Seattle's new starter recalls a memorable 2023 season
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 20
49ers 53-man roster prediction: Which linebackers make the cut?
As the deadline to cut down rosters from 90 to 53 approaches, the San Francisco 49ers have some tough decisions to make. Some decisions are inevitable due to the injury bug the team has faced in training camp and the preseason, but unfortunately, some good football players will fall victim to the numbers game of roster cutdowns.
The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?
Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season
The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
49ers roster moves: O-lineman, receiver added; Corey Kiner, Demone Harris cut
The San Francisco 49ers have made several roster moves, signing offensive lineman Michael Dunn and wide receiver Malik Knowles to one-year deals. To create space, the team released defensive lineman Demone Harris and waived/injured running back Corey Kiner.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 20
3 trade targets the 49ers should inquire about at wide receiver
Reports of the San Francisco 49ers working the phones for a wide receiver make plenty of sense. The odds that Jordan Watkins is ready for the beginning of the season after suffering a high-ankle sprain are slim.
Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
Kyle Shanahan details how 49ers' injuries will complicate roster cutdown
NFL teams must trim rosters down to 53 players by August 26, leaving hundreds of players across the league searching for new opportunities. For the San Francisco 49ers, this year's cutdown process is proving especially difficult due to an unusually high number of injuries impacting the team.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 20
This might be the real reason the 49ers want to trade for a receiver
The 49ers have injury issues all over their roster. Four of their running backs are injured. Five of their defensive linemen are hurt. And their backup quarterback is out with a knee sprain for at least a week.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
49ers land Trent Williams successor in ESPN's 2026 mock draft
The San Francisco 49ers entered the offseason with a glaring need at offensive tackle but surprisingly bypassed the position in the 2025 NFL Draft. That decision leaves the future uncertain up front, with 37-year-old Trent Williams nearing the end of his Hall of Fame career and right tackle Colton McKivitz set to hit free agency after the season.
Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams
With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 20
Report: 49ers still making calls on wide receivers
The 49ers have already fallen short in one attempted trade for a wide receiver this month as they deal with injuries at the position. San Francisco was outbid by the Philadelphia Eagles in the pursuit of John Metchie III.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 20
Former NFL OL picks a different coach — not Kyle Shanahan — to build a team from scratch
When Brian Baldinger started his Baldy Breakdowns a few years back, they were a source of entertainment. The former NFL offensive lineman continues to break down plays on social media in a way I wish could be a TV show.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
Report: 49ers actively seeking wide receiver trade
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly among the teams looking to bolster their wide receiver corps heading into the 2025 season. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the 49ers have been making calls to other teams to gauge potential trade opportunities.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Kyle Shanahan reflects on Trey Lance's failed 49ers tenure
Before Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance became one of the standout players of the ongoing preseason, he failed to cement himself as a long-term option for the San Francisco 49ers
Dana White’s Contender Series episode 2 results as Josh Hokit and four others earned UFC contracts
The ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series continues, with the UFC boss handing out a contract to every winner on last night’s show. After only Ty Miller and Baysangur Susurkaev impressed enough to earn deals with the promotion on the first episode, the pressure was on for the MMA hopefuls to impress Dana White.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Former 49ers Player Slams the NFL After UFC Switch
Most guys who walk into Dana White’s Contender Series are hungry fighters grinding their way up the MMA ladder, hoping for that life-changing UFC contract.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / August 19
Kyle Shanahan on the George Kittle smelling-salts habit: "George will find a way"
The NFL has finally realized that it doesn't make sense to provide smelling salts to players who may be using them to mask the symptoms of a concussion.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 19
San Francisco 49ers rookie stock Watch: Preseason check-in
The San Francisco 49ers are almost through the preseason and are shifting their gears towards the regular season. With one week to go until roster cutdowns, how has the 49ers rookie class looked so far?
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 19
Shanahan shares honest thoughts on Trey Lance ahead of 49ers-Chargers
Trey Lance's time with the San Francisco 49ers may go down as one of the most scrutinized decisions of the Kyle Shanahan era. The 49ers parted with significant draft capital to move up to the No.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
49ers training camp: Guerendo, Green step up in first practice back
The San Francisco 49ers held their 16th training camp practice on Tuesday, as they gear up for their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
49ers’ Mac Jones gets optimistic timeline after suffering knee sprain.
The San Francisco 49ers have been hit with a string of injuries that could complicate their upcoming season, and now face another setback after quarterback Mac Jones suffered a knee sprain during Saturday’s preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Nate Sudfeld News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19
49ers to reunite with former QB after recent injury
With Mac Jones nursing a knee injury, the San Francisco 49ers are adding a familiar face to their roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 19
49ers are forced to adjust quarterback plans after unexpected situation shakes up the current room
The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with plenty of injuries around their offensive unit. Head coach Kyle Shanahan will have his work cut out for him when Week 1 rolls around, but for now, the team is making another move at the quarterback position.
Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
49ers sign Brock Purdy backup before regular season
The hobbled San Francisco 49ers are picking up a quarterback, to help Brock Purdy out if needed. The 49ers signed free-agent quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Tuesday, per ESPN.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Embattled 49ers player seeking outside help amid pressure-filled preseason
One 49ers player revealed that he's been seeking off-the-field help amid a tumultuous patch in his career.
Dominick Puni News / Pro Football Rumors / August 17
49ers RG Dominick Puni suffers PCL injury
The 49ers are contending with a significant amount of health-related attrition, and Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle observes 21 players on the club’s 90-man roster are currently sidelined with injuries.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16
Raiders' Ashton Jeanty fuels hype for rookie season with performance vs. 49ers
Las Vegas Raiders rookie first-round running back Ashton Jeanty looked every bit like a future featured back in the first half of preseason Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers.
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