Much of the San Francisco 49ers' success during the 2026 season will depend on the health and play of Brock Purdy. The quarterback was limited to nine games last season because of a turf toe injury but still threw for 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, leading the team to a playoff berth.
For 26 snaps on Thursday night, Kurtis Rourke looked like exactly what the 49ers hoped they were getting when they used a seventh-round pick on him in 2025.
The panic button needs to be pressed when it comes to the starting left guard spot on the 49ers. No one is pulling away and winning the job. Maybe that will get figured out in the next few weeks, but the 49ers are starting to run out of time.
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has not practiced for a week with what the team has described as unspecified “tightness.” Speaking on an episode of The Insiders, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave an update on McCaffrey’s absence.
The San Francisco 49ers took on the Tennessee Titans to open the preseason. It wasn’t the prettiest game, and the Titans ended up winning 19-13. The 49ers didn’t play hardly any of their projected starters, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t learn some things.
While Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon back on Jan. 11, he has repeatedly made it known throughout 2026 that his goal has been to be cleared for the 49ers' regular-season opener in September.
One of the top takeaways from the 49ers’ preseason opener was how the rookies looked. De’Zhaun Stribling was the headlining performer, demonstrating strong pass-catching ability in tough spots.
The theory is that McCaffrey is looking for a pay raise after Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons and Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions reset the market for players at the RB position.
Christian McCaffrey had an incredible 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers. The star running back played in all 17 games for the 49ers and rushed for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
There may be some who doubt that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be ready to suit up for Week 1 after suffering a torn Achilles in last season's playoffs.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio made headlines by reporting that several people around the NFL are speculating that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's training camp setback could actually be an attempt to gain leverage for a pay increase.
The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best quarterback situations in the league. They have Brock Purdy, who has looked like one of the league’s best passers at times.
Folks may have to wait a little bit before they see George Kittle on the football field during the regular season. Former 49ers head coach Steve Mariucci has spent time around George Kittle and the 49ers this offseason, and he’s less optimistic about the star tight end’s return timeline than some.
The San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Tennessee Titans in their first preseason game. The Titans came out on top, but the 49ers didn’t play any starters.
On August 13th, the San Francisco 49ers faced the Tennessee Titans for their Week 1 preseason game. The matchup followed a joint practice on August 11th.
San Francisco All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel, along with Celebrity Chef Cleashaun Hill, recently opened a three-level luxury dining experience restaurant & lounge called “Problem” in Scottsdale, Arizona.
With the San Francisco 49ers' first preseason game completed, what does the rookie class look like, and what expectations have shifted since the preseason started?
The San Francisco 49ers announced four roster moves on Monday, including officially releasing RB Khalil Herbert. The 49ers also cut OL Kion Smith and signed DE Victor Dimukeje.
Maybe McCaffrey is hurt. Maybe the San Francisco 49ers are simply being careful with a 30-year-old running back in the middle of August. Or maybe this has nothing to do with tight muscles.
George Kittle is holding on to hope that he will be ready to go by Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season. The San Francisco 49ers tight end is still working