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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 2

49ers' Brock Purdy shares honest take on chemistry with Ricky Pearsall

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall admitted this week that he wasn't targeted as often as he had hoped during his rookie NFL season, possibly contributing to a slow start.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 2

The 49ers Expect Two Rookies to Pop in the Preseason

It's difficult to properly evaluate defensive players during practice. They're not allowed to tackle. They're barely allowed to hit. So when they make a play, it's usually an interception or a pass breakup.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 2

49ers' Puni predicts 'crazy one-two punch' with McCaffrey and Guerendo

San Francisco 49ers guard Dominick Puni admits his rookie season was a whirlwind, revealing he wasn't fully prepared for the physical toll of a 17-game NFL schedule.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 2

The 49ers Need this Player to be their No. 1 Wide Receiver in 2025

The 49ers' wide receiver corps is a major issue right now. Jauan Jennings has missed the past four practices with a calf injury, and Kyle Shanahan says there's no timetable for his return.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 2

49ers' Robert Saleh reflects on Nick Bosa's rare rookie impact

The San Francisco 49ers have drafted 19 players over the past two years, infusing their roster with youth and potential. Nine of those have been rookies, giving returning defensive coordinator Robert Saleh plenty of talent to mold as he works to transform the revamped defense into a dominant NFL unit.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 2

49ers Slotted Favorably by Pro Football Network in Latest Ranking

2025 is primed to be a rebound year for the San Francisco 49ers. Here's why. Their injury luck is likely to improve, they have an easy schedule, and they have all of the motivation in the world.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 2

Ranking most important 49ers in 2025: No. 5 is rare playmaker

George Kittle is quite possibly the best tight end in the NFL. He has been an All-Pro in five of the last seven years and has been first-team All-Pro twice.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 1

How many San Francisco 49ers are worth a first-round pick?

Bill Barnwell of ESPN recently went through each team and decided which players on their roster were worth a first-round pick, and his answer for the San Francisco 49ers may surprise and even disappoint some fans.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

49ers' Brock Purdy embraces fatherhood and pressure from Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was all smiles on Friday afternoon as he spoke with reporters following one of the team's longest training camp practices.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 1

Robert Saleh says 49ers Rookie D-Lineman is 'Behind the Eight Ball'

Through eight days of training camp, there's good news and bad news about the 49ers' two rookie defensive linemen. The good news is that fourth-round pick C.J.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

49ers training camp: Notes and observations from practice No. 8

The San Francisco 49ers held their eighth training camp practice on Friday, a nearly two-hour session that was possibly the longest so far. Here are some key highlights from the 10:25 a.m.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

49ers front office under fire from team's former Pro Bowler

There is no love lost here.

Dre Greenlaw: Leaving 49ers for Broncos 'wasn't easy'

Insider shares what Brock Purdy did wrong during 49ers' doomed 2024 season

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

Transcripts: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Robert Saleh speak to reporters after 49ers training camp practice No. 8

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones spoke to reporters on Friday, after the team's eighth practice of training camp.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

Philip Rivers reveals he almost derailed Brock Purdy’s rise to 49ers stardom

When Philip Rivers formally announced his retirement from the NFL on July 21, 2025, it left NFL fans with one major question: Wasn’t he retired already?

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 1

The Good and Not So Good from 49ers Camp: Another Rookie Goes Down

SANTA CLARA -- Here's who stood out on Day 8 of 49ers training camp. Keep in mind, the 49ers are missing both starting cornerbacks (Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green), both starting wide receivers (Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings), and both of their starting safeties (Malik Mustapha and Ji'Ayir Brown).

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

49ers QB Mac Jones focused on improving his 'Forrest Gump' mobility

Quarterback Mac Jones has moved past the head-spinning learning curve of his first offseason with the San Francisco 49ers. After some inconsistent performances during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, Jones has looked solid in training camp—proof that his work during the team's 40-day break paid off.

Sebastian Gutierrez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

Browns Claim OT Sebastian Gutierrez Off Waivers From 49ers

The Cleveland Browns announced they claimed OT Sebastian Gutierrez off waivers from the 49ers on Friday. Gutierrez, 27, originally signed on with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of Minot State.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

49ers' Robert Saleh explains what makes the Purdy-Kittle duo elite

The San Francisco 49ers are banking on quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle to help power a rebound in 2025 after last year's disappointing campaign.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 1

49ers coach issues strong warning on rookie CB: 'Don't fall asleep on his size'

At 5-foot-9 and 181 pounds, San Francisco 49ers rookie cornerback Upton Stout may not be the most physically imposing figure on the practice field during training camp.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 1

What Brock Purdy did wrong during 49ers' doomed 2024 season

For an article published on Friday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed what went wrong for Purdy less than one year after the 49ers were a fourth-down stop away from winning the Super Bowl.

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49ers sign RB Ameer Abdullah, WR Andy Isabella

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Curtis Robinson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

49ers Activate LB Curtis Robinson From PUP List

According to Matt Maiocco, the 49ers have activated LB Curtis Robinson from their Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Robinson, 26, originally signed on with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Stanford back in 2021.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 1

Trent Williams doesn't hold back on 49ers doubters

It sounds like Williams may be looking for some bulletin-board material amid training-camp practices.

49ers sign RB Ameer Abdullah, WR Andy Isabella

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San Francisco 49ers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 1

San Francisco 49ers Training Camp Injury Updates

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir are each battling through injuries this training camp. The former Oregon Ducks stars are currently out per Bonta Hill of NBC Sports Bay Area. Jordan James and Deommodore Lenoir are each out of San Francisco 49ers training camp with injury.