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Where the 49ers Currently Rank in Salary Cap Dead Money
If a team is not around the top in the NFL, then their franchise is on the outside looking in. However, that isn't always the case. There are some aspects where being ranked high is unappealing.
Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 2
49ers QB Brock Purdy is Alarmingly Mistake-Prone Late in Close Games
The 49ers seemingly had lots of reasons to make Brock Purdy the seventh-highest-paid player in the NFL. He has the highest quarterback rating and yards-per-attempt average of any NFL quarterback ever.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
Why the 49ers are the top team poised to go from worst to first in 2025
FOX Sports NFL reporter Carmen Vitali recently evaluated the eight teams that finished last in their respective divisions during the 2024 season, ranking them by their chances to finish first in 2025.
The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz
How many of the players to earn AP first-team all-NFL honors multiple times in their careers can you name in five minutes?
32 significant NFL players returning from injuries in 2025
The 2024 NFL season saw several strong performers miss substantial time. Here are the key presences, with emphasis on those who missed significant time last year, teams are counting on to reprise their pre-injury form in 2025.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / June 2
49ers Save $5.6 Million with 2 Post-June Cuts
The post-June 1 cut window allows a team to release a player from the roster and be able to split his dead-cap amount over two seasons, rather than absorb it all onto one year's books.
NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 2
Former 49ers Third-Round RB Signs With the Titans
Drafting running backs in the third round has never worked out for the San Francisco 49ers. The last one drafted was Tyrion Davis-Price in 2022. Davis-Price barely lasted two seasons with the 49ers.
49ers Make Home Run Pick in 2021 NFL Redraft
It's impossible to argue that the 2021 NFL draft was a debacle for the San Francisco 49ers. They spent three first-round picks to move up to the No. 3 overall spot to select Trey Lance.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / June 2
The decline in the San Francisco 49ers' roster depth comes to light after a shocking result in a hypothetical NFL expansion draft
In recent years, the San Francisco 49ers have been praised over and over for having one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. This offseason, however, they underwent significant changes, and many are now beginning to question whether they have enough depth at this point.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
49ers' key offseason position battle and breakout candidate to watch
Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine recently highlighted cornerback as one of the San Francisco 49ers' top remaining needs heading into the 2025 NFL season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / June 2
49ers First-Round Pick Labeled Obvious 'Rookie to Watch'
The San Francisco 49ers take a lot of pride in their defense, and the team added some exciting young pieces to the unit in the 2025 NFL Draft. The most intriguing of which is former Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams.
Mykel Williams News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
Why 49ers' Mykel Williams is among favorites to win DROY award
Bleacher Report's Damian Parson recently unveiled his list of six NFL rookies most likely to win the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year (DROY) award. His selections were based on a combination of projected playing time, scheme fit, and overall skill set.
The 49ers' Top Summer Breakout Candidate
Every year, the 49ers have a player who asserts himself in the offseason as a critical member of the team. Last year, that player was Deommodore Lenoir.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 2
49ers bolster secondary in early 2026 mock draft
CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson has released his early 2026 NFL mock draft, a list he describes more as a college football watchlist than a firm prediction of next year's selections.
The 49ers' Most Important Position Battle to Watch
When OTAs start back up this week, the 49ers will have a number of position battles that will be interesting to watch. They have issues at safety. They don't have a clear starter at left guard.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / June 2
49ers Receiver Playing for Massive New Contract in 2025
The San Francisco 49ers will have a number of decisions to make after the 2025 season, including a few free agents the team will have to pay or let walk.
Brock Purdy News / CBSSports.com / June 2
49ers' Brock Purdy needs to work on this one specific weakness to live up to mega contract
Purdy has been very mistake-prone in late, tight situations in his career
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / June 1
49ers insider: Christian McCaffrey looks 'electric' in return from injury
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding Christian McCaffrey, who, like his San Francisco 49ers, aims to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season.
Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
PFF: 49ers Linebacker Fred Warner is in a Tier of his Own
Fred Warner is the best linebacker in the NFL. We don't need Pro Football Focus to tell us this. Warner has been a first-team All Pro three years in a row and four times in the past five seasons.
Nick Martin News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 1
49ers Linebacker Nick Martin Already Looks like a Draft-Day Steal
When the 49ers drafted Nick Martin in Round 3, lots of experts thought he was a reach. But through one week of OTAs, he seems likely to start at outside linebacker in the 49ers' base defense -- either on the weak side or the strong side, with Dee Winters as the other outside linebacker.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / June 1
49ers Disrespected in Latest CBS Sports Win Projections
The San Francisco 49ers finished last in the NFC West this past season with a 6-11 record, so they will be hoping they can be back to their winning ways this season.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / June 1
49ers set to gain extra cap space at the perfect time, and it could give them a real edge heading into the 2025 season
June 1 is one of the most important dates on the NFL offseason calendar. Teams can designate up to two players as post-June 1 cuts, meaning that they are officially released on June 2, which allows the team to spread out the player's dead cap money over more time.
George Kittle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 31
49ers’ George Kittle admits frustration about rookies for being intimidated
Star tight end George Kittle has played in the NFL since the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in 2017, but there is one thing that continues to frustrate him as a veteran.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / May 31
49ers' Christian McCaffrey draws major concern after first practice
Sports Illustrated’s Grant Cohn raised concerns about Christian McCaffrey’s movement on Day 1 of OTAs.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 30
49ers' Kyle Shanahan sends message to Brock Purdy after contract extension
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Shanahan explained what he expects from Purdy now that the 25-year-old is being paid like a top-tier signal-caller.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / May 28
Details of Brock Purdy's extension serve to dampen 'overpaid' claims
When the San Francisco 49ers inked quarterback Brock Purdy to a new five-year, $265 million extension, some were quick to proclaim the deal an overpay by the 49ers. Not so fast.
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