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Will the 49ers Extend Fred Warners' Contract Before OTAs Start?

The 49ers have one last order of business this offseason: Extending Fred Warner's contract. They just gave Brock Purdy a five-year, $265 million contract.

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49ers' Christian McCaffrey dubbed 'best receiving RB' of all time by former NFL star

After being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, rookie running back Jordan James expressed his excitement about learning from one of the league's premier players—veteran Christian McCaffrey.

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The 'Passing yards leaders for every NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders in passing yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / May 17

How Brock Purdy’s new contract compares to San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana’s career earnings

Joe Montana is the greatest San Francisco 49ers quarterback in history, winning four Super Bowls with the franchise while winning their hearts with his fearless approach to the game.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / May 17

Actual annual value of Brock Purdy's 49ers contract lower than suggested

News broke Friday afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy had agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $265 million.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 17

ESPN Says it's an Overreaction to Expect 49ers to Cruise into Playoffs

Suddenly, the 49ers are considered contenders once again. Not because of anything they did this offseason -- they lost nine starting players and replaced them mostly with rookies.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / May 17

49ers create real competition by signing veteran to push former draft pick who hasn’t lived up to expectations

The San Francisco 49ers are putting some heat on kicker Jake Moody, as they have signed veteran Greg Joseph to a one-year contract, per ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / May 17

What Brock Purdy’s college coach said about him after he earned San Francisco 49ers QB1 role, ‘what has always made him unique…’

Brock Purdy signed a $265 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, proving the franchise’s commitment to him long term. He’ll now compete for a Super Bowl as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, and his college coach has always known he’d have a chance.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 16

Will the 49ers Use Rookie Running Back Jordan James in 2025?

The 49ers need bodies in the running back room. Last season, the 49ers were down to fourth-string running back Patrick Taylor Jr. in Week 18 because the top three running backs on the depth chart all were injured.

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Greg Joseph News / Gridiron Heroics / May 17

Former Packers kicker signs with 49ers

Former Packers kicker Greg Joseph hopes to find home with 49ers.

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Greg Joseph News / Pro Football Rumors / May 16

49ers add six-year veteran player to battle for starting job

He has been in the NFL since 2018, playing for six teams in that time, including three in just the last year.

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Jake Moody News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 16

The 49ers Sign a Veteran Kicker to Compete with Jake Moody

This was inevitable. The 49ers just signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to compete with former third-round pick Jake Moody. This is a competition Moody would win easily if he didn't have the yips, but it's unclear how solid he is mentally after missing so many kicks the first two seasons of his career.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 16

Report: 49ers QB Brock Purdy's massive contract extension includes $100M fully guaranteed

The biggest news surrounding the San Francisco 49ers today—and likely the entire offseason—is the team locking in quarterback Brock Purdy with a massive five-year, $265 million contract extension.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 17

49ers sign Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265M contract extension

The San Francisco 49ers have signed quarterback Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million contract extension, bringing one of the offseason's biggest storylines to a close.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 17