San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jauan Jennings News / Niners Nation / September 1

On the day the 49ers are hosting Kendrick Bourne, Jauan Jennings’s calf feels a lot better

The San Francisco 49ers are having a bonus practice on Labor Day as they prepare for Week 1. According to reporters at practice, starting left guard Dominick Puni, edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos, defensive tackle Kalia Davis, and wide receiver Russell Gage were all back at practice.

Ricky Pearsall News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall makes sobering admission on shooting 1 year later

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will enter the 2025 NFL season with more than football on his mind. One year after the 24-year-old was shot in the chest, the near-death experience has remained on his mind.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / September 1

The 49ers are trying to convince an old friend to rejoin the team to improve one of their biggest weaknesses ahead of Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers still have more questions than answers in regards to their WR room. And with the regular season around the corner that's a problem that needs to be fixed and it needs to be fixed fast.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers add 'powerful run-blocker' in 2026 mock draft

CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson has released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft, and the San Francisco 49ers are projected to finally address their long-term need at offensive tackle.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 1

State of the 49ers: What the Team Needs to Win a Super Bowl

With the 2025 season days away, I’m starting a new tradition — an annual look at the state of the 49ers ownership, management, and roster. What continues to come up in assessing this team is the prevalence of 90% solutions.

Kendrick Bourne News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Kendrick Bourne visiting 49ers, with Commanders lurking

The San Francisco 49ers are currently making their final preparations for the upcoming NFL season, which will begin for them in less than a week. The 49ers

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 1

49ers in 2025: What's San Francisco's ceiling and floor?

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2025 NFL season as one of the league's most intriguing teams. Despite a disappointing 6-11 finish last year, the roster still features elite talent, including Fred Warner, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa, and others.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 1

The one thing keeping the 49ers in Super Bowl contention

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most top-heavy teams in the NFL, and the majority of their talent comes on offense. So, it should be no surprise

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Bills work out trio of kickers

For the second year in a row, the Bills are doing their due diligence on kickers amidst concerns with regular kicker Tyler Bass.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / CBSSports.com / August 31

Marquez Valdes-Scantling reveals why he chose to sign with 49ers over reuniting with Aaron Rodgers on Steelers

MVS spent four seasons with Rodgers on the Packers

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

The one roster flaw that could derail the 49ers' season

The San Francisco 49ers are looking for a youth explosion on the defensive side of the ball, but when it comes to the defensive line, Pro Football Focus is not buying it.

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Bryce Huff News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

ESPN analyst predicts a big year for 49ers' Bryce Huff

ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) ranks the San Francisco 49ers as the 10th-best team in the NFL entering the 2025 season. With what is projected to be the easiest schedule in the league, the 49ers hold a 65.2% chance of returning to the playoffs after last year's 6-11 disappointment, along with a 39.2% chance to win the NFC West.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

NFC Notes: Christian McCaffrey, Walter Nolen, Darius Robinson, 49ers, Cardinals

49ers GM John Lynch acknowledged that WR Jauan Jennings asked for a trade earlier in the season and said that the team will not move him. “He asked for it and we’ve moved on,” Lynch said, via ESPN.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

49ers Could Fire Kyle Shanahan if This Player is not Successful

2025 doesn't hold a ton of expectations for the San Francisco 49ers. Winning or even making it to the Super Bowl is not on their minds. That's mainly because they did that last year, and look how that worked out for them.

NFL News / Niners Nation / August 31

49ers’ quest to win with youth is a huge test of their ecosystem

I would wager that most 49ers fans resident in the United States have not heard of a man by the name of Alan Hansen. However, in the world of British sports, he is responsible for one of the most infamously wrong quotes of all time.

Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

Why 49ers Rookie Marques Sigle is Bound to be a Starter

Only one more week (eight days). Just one more week until the San Francisco 49ers begin their 2025 campaign. They will finally get to back up the words of rewriting their wrongs from the mediocre 2024 season.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

Rival execs skeptical of 49ers' post-Purdy contract strategy

The Athletic's NFL insider, Jeff Howe, spoke with dozens of league sources during training camps, gathering insights on all 32 teams. When it came to the

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

8 Questions the 49ers Face Entering the 2025 Regular Season

It's a little difficult to get a read on the San Francisco 49ers heading into 2025. One thing is for certain: they face a ton of questions surrounding their team.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers unveil 2025 jersey schedule: Switching up early home games

The San Francisco 49ers have officially released their 2025 jersey schedule, revealing which uniforms they'll wear each week of the regular season. This year, the team is making a noticeable change early on—opting for white uniforms in their first two home games at Levi's Stadium to help beat the September heat in Santa Clara.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / August 31