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San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / August 20
49ers’ Biggest Defensive Problem Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
When ESPN’s Marcus Spears says the 49ers can “never be slept on,” he’s correct. They won 12 games last season, narrowly losing out on the NFC’s number-one seed, and added multiple quality starters during the offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
49ers position rankings: How PFF rates receiving corps, running backs, and secondary
Where do the San Francisco 49ers rank among the NFL's best position groups heading into the 2026 season? Pro Football Focus (PFF) attempted to answer that question with its latest rankings of all 32 receiving corps, running back groups, and secondaries.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 20
49ers' biggest concern in 2026 is D-line draft misses, says PFF
The San Francisco 49ers have high expectations heading into the 2026 NFL season. While the team has bolstered certain positions, including its receiving corps, concerns remain in other areas.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 20
49ers 53-Man Roster Breakdown: How Many Spots are Already Locked Up?
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their second preseason game on Thursday, against the Los Angeles Chargers. This will be another great opportunity to see who’s making progress and also how the team is feeling about certain things.
Luke Farrell News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 20
Why the 49ers are Suddenly Optimistic About Tight End Luke Farrell
The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of established stars at most positions, but their depth at certain spots on both sides of the ball is lacking. Some players will inevitably make the 53-man roster despite a noticeable drop-off in quality from the starters ahead of them.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 20
5 49ers Offensive Players to Watch in Preseason Week 2
The San Francisco 49ers will play more starters in the second preseason game. However, those players will mostly just shake the rust off. The preseason is still about the depth battles and players who can set themselves up for breakout seasons.
K.J. Henry News / Viral Sports News / August 20
San Francisco 49ers Terminate Contract of Veteran Pass Rusher
The San Francisco 49ers have terminated the contract of veteran defensive end K.J. Henry, releasing the 27-year-old with an injury settlement after a brief and injury-interrupted stay in Santa Clara.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 19
2 49ers Veterans are Putting 3 Draft Picks on the Roster Bubble
One of the most interesting depth chart battles at San Francisco 49ers training camp is the linebacker room. The 49ers' second preseason game should resolve a lot of the questions facing the room, with about three weeks until the start of the regular season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 19
49ers Are Turning to This Player as Their Last Hope at Left Guard
It’s no secret that the San Francisco 49ers have a dilemma on their hands at starting left guard. No one has been able to separate themselves after a few weeks of training camp and one preseason game.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 19
49ers Have Four Veterans Make Top 30 Over 30 List
The San Francisco 49ers have the luxury of rostering several star players. Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner can all make a case to be the best in the league at their positions.
San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / August 19
Adam Schefter Updates Christian McCaffrey's Status For Week 1
There’s been some discourse over whether San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is truly injured or if he’s doing a subtle holdout for a new contract.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 19
NFL analyst urges San Francisco 49ers to make trade for two-time Pro Bowler that would take the defense to a new level
Should the 49ers make a trade for Vita Vea? One NFL analyst really believes they need to make it happen. Former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger recently made a strong statement about whether the San Francisco 49ers should trade for defensive tackle Vita Vea. “Yes, absolutely.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 19
New 49ers defensive scheme could lead to young DB's first Pro Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers' defensive backs seem to love the scheme that new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has brought to the team. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown recently said Morris' system thrives on instinctive players and added that this has been his most enjoyable training camp.
Junior Bergen News / 49ers Webzone / August 19
Former 49ers draft pick signs with Jets
The San Francisco 49ers selected Junior Bergen in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the wide receiver couldn't make enough of an impression on offense or special teams to earn a role on the roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 19
49ers' Kyle Shanahan Offers Disappointing Update on Key Player
The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with plenty of injuries over the last year. Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Brock Purdy, and George Kittle are just some of the key players who have had to miss time.
Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / August 19
Brock Purdy calls out 49ers after joint practice with Chargers
The San Francisco 49ers are desperately looking for some momentum after injuries continue to riddle their roster. Kyle Shanahan's team can't seem to stay healthy, and that's clearly taking a toll on their execution.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins disagrees with Raiders' reported Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
A Tuesday update revealed that the Las Vegas Raiders are prepared to stick with their plan of starting veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins over rookie and No.1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 18
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan dismisses two theories about Christian McCaffrey's ongoing absence
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan aimed to squash multiple theories about running back Christian McCaffrey's extended absence.
Kurtis Rourke News / 49ers Webzone / August 18
Kurtis Rourke Just Made the 49ers' Roster Math a Lot More Interesting
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 18
Update on 49ers TE George Kittle’s 'eye-popping' recovery emerges after comments
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.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / August 18
NFL insider responds to contract theory about Christian McCaffrey missing 49ers practices
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.
Aaron Donald News / Yardbarker / August 18
NFL insider sounds Aaron Donald alarm for Rams regarding Week 1 game vs. 49ers
Donald still hadn't ended his retirement and re-signed with the Rams as of Monday night.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Christian McCaffrey hold-in theory mirrors tactic that worked on 49ers in recent years
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.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Contract theory about Christian McCaffrey missing 49ers practices emerges
McCaffrey had been held out of four consecutive practices due to what was referred to as "tightness."
George Kittle News / Yardbarker / August 16
49ers TE George Kittle provides injury update: 'I don’t think that’d be a very smart idea'
Kittle is still targeting an improbable return for the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener.
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