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George Kittle nailed his advice to 49ers' injured QB Brock Purdy

Although Mac Jones is 4-1 since stepping in as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy’s turf toe injury is turning out to be more serious than initially expected.

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49ers' insider believes Robert Saleh will be a head coach again in 2026

Will Robert Saleh get a redemption attempt after the Jets disaster?

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

49ers vs. Texans injury report: Brock Purdy practices while 7 are sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 8 contest against the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Once again, quarterback Brock Purdy starts the practice week as a limited participant.

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There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

Shanahan, McCaffrey break down 49ers' run game success and team identity

The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 7 with just one game over 100 rushing yards—a 119-yard effort in their season-opening win against the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

Will the recent wave of injuries push the 49ers to make a trade before the deadline?

The San Francisco 49ers continue to win games despite their laundry list of injuries on both sides of the ball. Fresh off an impressive 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, the short-handed 49ers once again lost multiple starters for the foreseeable future.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 22

Two new trade candidates at linebacker emerge for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are going to have to decide what they want to do at linebacker, as they have two more games to go until the trade deadline. They have Tatum Bethune starting, but he has just one game of starting experience.

Jermaine Johnson News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jets LB may be the trade piece that saves the 49ers defense

One potential trade candidate that sticks out for the 49ers is New York Jets defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson.

Troubling new update emerges about Brock Purdy's foot injury

49ers deserving of trade-deadline move amid rash of injuries

Jets' biggest problem remains owner Woody Johnson

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

49ers setbacks? Shanahan shares latest on Purdy and Pearsall

A recent report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini revealed that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy participated in a pregame workout on Sunday ahead of the team's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 22

49ers Unlikely to Face This Texans Star Player in Week 8

The San Francisco 49ers will have a rest advantage over the Houston Texans in Week 8. Houston had to play on Monday night in a brutal battle with the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

ESPN links 49ers to 7 potential trade candidates

With the November 4 trade deadline fast approaching, speculation is heating up around whether the San Francisco 49ers will be active buyers and how aggressive general manager John Lynch might be in strengthening the roster for a postseason push.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

49ers Made Four Moves, Cut DE Trevis Gipson

The San Francisco 49ers announced they released DE Trevis Gipson and promoted DE Robert Beal from the practice squad to take his place. The team filled the practice squad vacancy by signing LB Stone Blanton.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 22

49ers announce roster moves ahead of first Week 8 practice

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted defensive lineman Robert Beal Jr. to the active roster from the team's practice squad. To make room on the roster, the team released defensive lineman Trevis Gipson.

Christian McCaffrey News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 22

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Earns Major NFL Award

Christian McCaffrey exploded in the San Francisco 49ers' win against the Atlanta Falcons. McCaffrey recorded seven receptions, tallying 201 scrimmage yards (129 rushing, 72 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 22

How George Kittle improved the 49ers offense without catching a pass

The San Francisco 49ers secured a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, improving to 5-2 in the 2025 season. The return of tight end George Kittle, who has been sidelined since Week 1 with a hamstring injury, has noticeably strengthened the team on offense.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 21