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Familiar face among free-agent RB workouts for the 49ers

With training camp in full swing, the San Francisco 49ers are looking for reinforcements on offense. They have Christian McCaffrey as the main running back, but the depth next to him needs to improve, especially if he gets injured.

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49ers wide receiver room is a wild card across NFL landscape

The San Francisco 49ers' hopes of a Super Bowl in 2025 may hinge on the health and ability of their wide receiver room. CBS Sports recently ranked the

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 30

3 key San Francisco 49ers players struggling early in 2025 NFL training camp

The San Francisco 49ers have had an interesting 2025 NFL training camp, as they prepare to bounce back from a poor 2024 season. Now, oddsmakers expect them to contend for the Super Bowl in the 2025 NFL season.

Jeff Wilson Jr. News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

49ers work out 8 players, including RB Jeff Wilson Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers brought in several players for workouts on Wednesday, including a familiar face—running back Jeff Wilson Jr. According to the NFL

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The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 80 touchdown catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pro Football Hall-of-Fame All-2010's team' quiz

The '2023-24 NFL receiving leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most TDs in an NFL game' quiz

D'Ernest Johnson News / Pro Football Talk / July 30

49ers work out RBs Jeff Wilson, D'Ernest Johnson

The 49ers had a former member of their team in for a workout on Wednesday. NFL Media reports that running back Jeff Wilson went through the paces for the team.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 30

Former RB among players who worked out for 49ers

The 49ers are back on the radar for their former UDFA find.

Dre Greenlaw News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

Dre Greenlaw Opens up About Leaving the 49ers in Free Agency

Almost every free agent who departed the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was easy to stomach. However, the one free agent the 49ers are kicking themselves for letting get away is linebacker Dre Greenlaw.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

One 49ers Coach Surprisingly Named as a Future Head Coach Candidate

The main issue with the San Francisco 49ers bringing Robert Saleh back is that it will probably be for a limited time. Saleh didn’t immediately jump at rejoining the 49ers because he was pursuing vacant head coaching positions.

Colton McKivitz News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

49ers tackle Colton McKivitz: 'I'm going to be a Pro Bowler this year'

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz is entering the 2025 season with sky-high expectations for himself—and a bold prediction. "I'm going to be a Pro Bowler this year," McKivitz recently told NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

49ers teammate recalls 'pretty cool' Brock Purdy contract moment

San Francisco 49ers center Jake Brendel doesn't get to golf as much as he'd like—especially during the season, when football takes priority. But one offseason

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

The 49ers' future is cloudy due to a lack of talent under 25

The San Francisco 49ers roster has started to go through a bit of a youth resurgence. However, ESPN recently ranked the rosters with the best players under the age of 25, and they are skeptical that this team can rebuild on the fly.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

49ers rank disappointingly low in ESPN's under-25 talent evaluation

The San Francisco 49ers made a concerted effort this offseason to inject youth and cost-effective talent into their roster. Over the past two years, the team has drafted 19 players, including an 11-player 2025 draft class.

Jordan Watkins News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

How Rookie Jordan Watkins is Standing out to the 49ers

The wide receiver position is the most injured on the San Francisco 49ers right now. Brandon Aiyuk was always expected to be missing as he works his way back from a torn ACL and MCL. But now the 49ers are without Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring).

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

Roddy White's surprising new take on 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan

Roddy White's final NFL season overlapped with Kyle Shanahan's first year as the Atlanta Falcons' offensive coordinator. The former wide receiver has often been critical of the now–San Francisco 49ers head coach, blaming Shanahan for pushing him down the depth chart—and, ultimately, out of the league.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

Ranking most important 49ers in 2025: No. 8 is coming off an injury

Brandon Aiyuk could easily be higher on the most important San Francisco 49ers list, and last year at this time, he would have been. However, it was not

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 30

49ers' biggest challenge in 2025—and why they shouldn't be overlooked

The San Francisco 49ers are using last season's disappointing 6-11 finish as motivation heading into the 2025 NFL season. The franchise is determined to prove that 2024 was an anomaly rather than the start of a decline.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 30

The San Francisco 49ers' roster reset is being overlooked

Bleacher Report went through each team and gave a reason why that team should not be overlooked. For the San Francisco 49ers, the quiet offseason was deemed

Brock Purdy News / Gridiron Heroics / July 30

‘On Cloud Nine’: 49ers’ Brock Purdy Gets Real on Major Life Update

Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, is celebrating an unforgettable milestone both on and off the field. As training camp kicks into high gear, Purdy and his wife Jenna announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl named Millie Joleen, marking a joyous moment for the young family.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / July 30

San Francisco 49ers’ analyst says offensive star may have ‘gained a step’, and they’re going to need him in 2025

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to rebound from a 6-11 record in 2024, and will have one of their biggest stars back at his best for the coming season.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / July 29

49ers coach raves: Mac Jones 'really impressive' in camp

The San Francisco 49ers believe they have found a reliable backup for Brock Purdy. The team signed quarterback Mac Jones to a two-year deal in March, adding valuable depth and insurance behind their franchise starter.

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

Bryce Huff thriving in 49ers camp, eager to dominate with Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff is determined to prove that last season with the Philadelphia Eagles was an anomaly. After tallying just 2.5 sacks in 2024, the 49ers acquired Huff as part of the team's significant offseason defensive line overhaul.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Four most important NFL players returning from injury at training camp

Across the NFL, training camp is well underway, meaning hope springs eternal for all 32 teams — at least for the summer while everyone is 0-0. These hopes are also fueled by the return of key players from season-ending injuries.

Cowboys blame Trevon Diggs for being behind on injury recovery

Cowboys' Dak Prescott responds to NFL personnel rankings snub

Giants' Malik Nabers opens up about lingering toe issue

Tua Tagovailoa makes promise to Dolphins after latest injury setbacks

Cardinals' Kyler Murray offers major health update ahead of 2025 season

Spencer Burford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

49ers Negotiated Pay Cut With OL Spencer Burford

The 49ers and OL Spencer Burford renegotiated his contract, per Over The Cap, with Burford taking a small haircut in total compensation in exchange for some guarantees.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 29