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49ers insider identifies two potential salary-cap cut candidates

As NFL teams begin evaluating their rosters ahead of the 2026 offseason, The Athletic asked its staff to identify potential salary-cap cut candidates for each franchise.

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49ers Must Avoid Signing This Newly Released All-Pro Receiver

Adding a wide receiver is a goal the San Francisco 49ers should have this offseason. Brandon Aiyuk will be gone soon, and Ricky Pearsall is unreliable.

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

Will the 49ers draft a WR in Round 1? Two mocks address the same need

The San Francisco 49ers could take several paths with their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Help in the trenches—both on the offensive and defensive lines—remains a priority.

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The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

How many of the winning starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in six minutes?

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Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / February 16

Barnwell proposes Mac Jones trade the 49ers might not be able to refuse

The San Francisco 49ers have consistently maintained that Mac Jones remains part of their plans for the 2026 NFL season. The veteran quarterback signed a two-year deal last offseason, keeping him under contract through 2026 and out of free agency until 2027.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / February 16

Where 49ers QB Brock Purdy landed in PFF's top 101 players of 2025

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy appeared in just nine games during the 2025 NFL season, missing eight contests due to a turf toe injury suffered in Week 1.

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

Why the 49ers Should Not Sign Alec Pierce

The 49ers have more than $41 million in cap space this offseason, and I'm guessing Kyle Shanahan is dying to spend most of it on a wide receiver. In 2022, he gave Deebo Samuel nearly $24 million per season, and now he's gone.

George Kittle News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

George Kittle saddened by offseason coaching news

The San Francisco 49ers have lost an asset to an NFC West rival, and tight end George Kittle isn’t happy about it. On Sunday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported that the Seattle Seahawks are bringing in 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury to be their offensive coordinator.

Brock Purdy News / The SportsRush / February 16

'It’s Kind of Getting Ridiculous': Rob Gronkowski, Brock Purdy Reveal Which NFL Rules Need Changes in 2026

Between the Philadelphia Eagles’ Tush Push play and their past adjustments to the kickoff format, it’s safe to say that the NFL doesn’t always get things right when discussing potential changes to their rulebook.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

49ers reportedly hiring Jerry Gray for key defensive coach role

The San Francisco 49ers continue reshaping their defensive staff under head coach Kyle Shanahan and new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the 49ers are expected to hire veteran assistant Jerry Gray to replace former defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks, who departed for the Green Bay Packers.

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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.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 16

49ers' George Kittle posts one-word reaction after Seahawks hire Brian Fleury

The San Francisco 49ers are losing a key member of head coach Kyle Shanahan's staff to an NFC West rival. On Sunday, it was reported that the Seattle Seahawks are hiring 49ers run game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator.

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Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

49ers lose key Kyle Shanahan assistant to NFC West rival Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers are losing a key member of Kyle Shanahan's coaching staff to a division rival. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Seattle Seahawks are hiring longtime 49ers assistant Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator.

Austen Pleasants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 15

49ers Tender ERFA Contract To OT Austen Pleasants

Per Over the Cap, the 49ers are extending an Exclusive Rights tender to OT Austen Pleasants. Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / February 15

49ers prepare for life without one of their aging star offensive players in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The mountain of injuries became too much for the San Francisco 49ers to overcome, which led them to be sent home in the divisional round by their NFC West rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. The number of injuries were high, of course, but the number of notable players that had to miss time this year was truly remarkable in all the worst ways.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

Brandon Aiyuk Trade Analysis: Weighing the Risks and Connections Between the 49ers and Commanders

The rumour mill is churning with speculation about a possible trade between the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders involving disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 15

WR Kendrick Bourne wants to re-sign with 49ers

Kendrick Bourne returned to the 49ers in 2025. The veteran wideout is set to reach the open market next month, but his preference would be to continue his second San Francisco stint.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 15

49ers add 'three-down disruptor' in 2026 7-round NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers' work on revamping their defensive front will undoubtedly continue in 2026. After investing heavily in the trenches during the 2025 NFL Draft—selecting Mykel Williams in the first round, Alfred Collins in the second, and CJ West in the fourth—the 49ers still struggled to pressure quarterbacks and stop the run consistently.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 15

Moves the 49ers Should Make in the Draft and Free Agency

The opportunity is there for the Niners this off-season, the draft and free agency provide impact options at positions of need. That said, they will need to compete aggressively to sign free agents, such as only two running backs, a few guards.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 16