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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
49ers expect Mac Jones back in 2026 as Shanahan and Lynch address trade talk
Speculation has surrounded the future of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, even though he remains under contract for the 2026 season. Jones played a significant role this year while starter Brock Purdy recovered from a turf toe injury, prompting questions about whether a quarterback-needy team might pursue him via trade.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
49ers injury updates: Nick Bosa's timeline, Alfred Collins surgery, George Kittle optimism
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch met with reporters on Wednesday, during the team's annual end-of-season press conference.
The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
How many of the players named by the Associated Press as first-team All-Pro in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 21
The 49ers could make two blockbuster trades this offseason
Don't expect the 49ers to sit on their hands two offseasons in a row. Last season, they let nine starters leave in free agency and signed zero starters to replace them.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / January 21
Niners GM: 'Safe to say' Brandon Aiyuk won't be back
San Francisco general manager John Lynch does not expect embattled wideout Brandon Aiyuk to return to the 49ers, declaring Wednesday that "it's safe to say that he's played his last snap with the Niners." Aiyuk, 27, missed the entire 2025 season after tearing his ACL and MCL in October of 2024.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
John Lynch: Safe to say Brandon Aiyuk has played last snap with 49ers
Speculation has surrounded the future of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for months, and on Wednesday, general manager John Lynch all but confirmed what many in the media expected.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21
John Lynch: Brandon Aiyuk Done With 49ers
The 49ers not only were missing three first-team All-Pro talents — George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner — to close the season, but they played the full 2025 slate without former second-team All-Pro Brandon Aiyuk.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Shanahan: Gus Bradley The Favorite For 49ers’ DC Job
The 49ers face the task of replacing former DC Robert Saleh after he signed to become the Titans’ head coach. When talking to reporters, HC Kyle Shanahan said assistant HC Gus Bradley is the “obvious” choice to assume the defensive coordinator role. “I’m going to say it’s a wide net but Gus is the obvious one to everybody and us too.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Brandon Aiyuk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
San Francisco GM: Safe To Say Brandon Aiyuk Has Played Last Snap For 49ers
49ers GM John Lynch told reporters in his end-of-season press conference on Wednesday that WR Brandon Aiyuk would not be back with the team in 2026. “I think it’s safe to say he’s played his last snap with the 49ers,” Lynch said via Matt Barrows.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Kyle Shanahan: I’d Be Surprised If Mac Jones Isn’t Here Next Season
49ers QB Mac Jones caught a lot of attention for his play in relief of starting QB Brock Purdy this past season, which played a key role in keeping San
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
Christian McCaffrey welcomes 49ers adding another running back this offseason
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey led the NFL with a career-high 413 touches during the 2025 season, piling up 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 total touchdowns.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21
49ers take a different approach in latest mock draft projection
With the San Francisco 49ers' season officially over, attention now shifts to free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft as the team looks to retool its roster for next season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 21
5 positions of need for San Francisco 49ers 2026 offseason
The San Francisco 49ers close out an impressive season and now head into an offseason with plenty of questions. While they could use depth in all areas, some positions stand out more than others as areas of need.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 21
Assessing whether this is Kyle Shanahan's best year as 49ers HC
2025 marked Kyle Shanahan’s ninth season as the 49ers’ head coach. During his tenure, he has taken the team to two Super Bowls, two NFC Championship Games, and this year reached the Divisional Round.
San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Who’s UFC’s Josh Hokit? All About 49ers’ Undrafted Player-Turned-MMA Fighter
We’ve heard plenty of stories about people switching careers, but it’s rare when an elite athlete switches sports and actually thrives. Josh Hokit belongs in that rarest category.
Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Mac Jones grabs attention with 2-word message after 49ers playoff exit
After suffering a lopsided loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, fans of the San Francisco 49ers have begun to look toward the future for how John Lynch can improve the team this spring.
George Kittle News / Gridiron Heroics / January 20
'They Didn’t Have to Drill Into My Heel': George Kittle Reveals Surgery Details, Injury Recovery Timeline
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle provided an upbeat update this week after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles, saying the procedure went well and offering an optimistic recovery timeline.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 20
Mac Jones addresses season with 49ers, future aspirations
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones has become the subject of trade rumors due to his performances while serving as San Francisco's temporary starter.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 20
Brock Purdy opens up about how he, 49ers will respond to blowout playoff loss to Seahawks
What had been a roller-coaster ride of a season for the San Francisco 49ers and for quarterback Brock Purdy came to a crashing end when San Francisco suffered a 41-6 blowout loss to the rival Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs this past Saturday.
Robert Saleh News / A to Z Sports / January 20
49ers face the worst of both worlds as an impactful detail emerges after losing Robert Saleh yet again
When the San Francisco 49ers decided to hire Robert Saleh once again a year ago, the team knew the risk. Saleh did a decent job on the New York Jets despite all the challenges, and they got worse after he left, so a new head coaching opportunity, it was just a matter of time.
George Kittle News / Yardbarker / January 19
49ers star TE George Kittle gives big update on Achilles tear
Tight end George Kittle is sounding positive as the San Francisco 49ers officially head into the offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
San Francisco 49ers’ 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Has Tragically Passed Away
The San Francisco 49ers lost much more than just a playoff game this weekend. They also lost one of their most beloved figures. Former 49ers safety Terrance ‘Chet’ Brooks just passed away.
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