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PFF Ranks 49ers Run Defense Among NFL's Most Improved Units

The 49ers were widely criticized for not addressing their offensive line before Round 7 in the NFL Draft this year. Instead, the 49ers chose to focus on their run defense.

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Details emerge on George Kittle's contract extension with 49ers

Tight end George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio shared the specifics of the deal, which once again makes Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

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Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

John Lynch News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 29

49ers GM John Lynch Says His Heart Goes Out to Shedeur Sanders

The 2025 NFL Draft was a bizarre spectacle. For five rounds, the story wasn't about the players who were drafted. It was about who wasn't drafted -- quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

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Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

What Shedeur Sanders did wrong before NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / April 29

Pelissero on Brock Purdy-49ers contract talks: 'They're not close'

After securing George Kittle with a contract extension that made him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers have shifted their attention to locking up quarterback Brock Purdy.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

49ers Use ‘Deebo’ Pick on Projected McCaffrey Replacement

San Francisco 49ers fifth-round selection Jordan James knows a thing or two about speed. James assumed the starting running back role from the departed

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / April 29

Patrick Peterson: 49ers QB Brock Purdy doesn't deserve $50M annually

Recently retired NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson closed the book on an impressive 13-year career. He didn't play during the 2024 season, last suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023 after spending the previous two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

D.J. Humphries News / 49ers Webzone / April 29

49ers signing veteran OT D.J. Humphries

The San Francisco 49ers went through all 11 of their 2025 NFL Draft picks without selecting an offensive tackle. They also passed on signing any undrafted free agents at the position.

D.J. Humphries News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29

49ers to sign 10-year veteran OL

After a brief stint in Kansas City, he will return to the NFC West.

How does latest George Kittle news impact Brock Purdy?

The best & worst uniform looks for each NFL franchise

The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 29

Grading Every 49ers Pick from the 2025 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers approached the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear objective: strengthen their run defense and add versatile playmakers. Here's how I graded each of their picks.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 29

Why the 49ers Needed to Extend George Kittle

It is done, and surprisingly in timely fashion. George Kittle and the 49ers have agreed to a four-year contract extension through 2029. The 49ers are giving Kittle $76.4 million with $40 million of it guaranteed.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 29

NFL.com Ranks 49ers Linebacker Nick Martin 2nd-Best Pick of Round 3

Some draft analysts thought the 49ers reached for linebacker Nick Martin when they took him in Round 3 with the 75th pick. CBS.com projected Martin to be a sixth-round pick.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 29

Rich Eisen on why 49ers need to deliver huge Brock Purdy payday

On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers crossed off a major item from their offseason to-do list, signing All-Pro tight end George Kittle to a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 29

San Francisco 49ers signed an undrafted free agent that the rest of the NFL made a mistake not selecting in the 2025 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers added eleven players through the seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. They have also added multiple undrafted free agents to finish up their rookie class.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 29

Is George Kittle a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Rich Eisen shares his take on 49ers star

Back in February, 49ers general manager John Lynch voiced his hope that George Kittle would retire as a lifelong member of the San Francisco 49ers. That

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Newest 49ers Mykel Reveals Goal As Something More Than Contract

Newly-drafted San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Mykel Williams has a high motor and tremendous ability to stuff the run and sack the quarterback. That is evident just by watching his tape. However, the intangibles, or things that are not visible on tape, are what makes Williams special.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 29