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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 23
Did the 49ers keep their Super Bowl window open?
After significant roster turnover last offseason, many questioned whether the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl window was closing. While the team retained key cornerstone players, critics worried the loss of depth might be too much to overcome.
Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / January 23
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey wins PFWA's Comeback Player of the Year award
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA), capping a dominant return from injury.
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 23
The 49ers’ Three Most Impressive Wins From 2025
It’s perplexing to think that the San Francisco 49ers won 13 games this year without numerous key players. Yet, that’s exactly what they did. Some wins were easier than others for them.
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 / 49ers Webzone / January 23
49ers' Kyle Shanahan excited about Jordan James heading into 2026 season
Jordan James saw limited action for the San Francisco 49ers during the 2025 season, playing just three offensive snaps—all coming in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
San Francisco 49ers News / Stadium Rant / January 23
49ers Truth: Why Familiar Answers No Longer Feel Like Enough
The San Francisco 49ers Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch held their end-of-season press conference this week. There was no dramatic flair, no jaw-dropping quote, and nothing that changed how anyone felt walking away.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 23
49ers Potentially Trading for This All-Pro Receiver is a Fantasy
One thing that became clear for the San Francisco 49ers in their divisional playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks is that they need a dominant wide receiver.
Brandon Aiyuk News / Stadium Rant / January 23
The Four Teams To Watch For Brandon Aiyuk
Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s era with the San Francisco 49ers has come to an end and is officially over. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders, Tennessee Titans, and Cleveland Browns could be top suitors.
San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 23
NFL Expert Urges 49ers to 'Find a Difference-Making Wide Receiver' — Here’s Why
The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason blueprint now points squarely at acquiring a true difference‑maker at wide receiver to replace lost production and stabilize an uncertain depth chart.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 23
Commanders rumors: Brandon Aiyuk logical ‘landing spot’ detailed by Bill Barnwell
Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers has gone from breakout star to bewildering exit. General manager John Lynch recently stated that the wide receiver has likely played his last snap for the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22
49ers’ 4 top free agent wide receiver targets after Brandon Aiyuk fallout
On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers held a press conference to talk about the past season and current changes they are dealing with inlduing the loss of Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans.
Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 22
One 49ers Player Kyle Shanahan is Excited About in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are flipping the page to the 2026 season. That process kicked off when Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch held their usual exit press conference.
Jordan Watkins News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 22
Why the 49ers Never Played Rookie Jordan Watkins
The lack of speed on the San Francisco 49ers was evident this season. That's why the offense didn't register a ton of explosive plays. No one had the speed to break one off.
Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 22
How Much the 49ers Should Pay Jauan Jennings if He Stays in 2026
It’s set to be an extremely busy offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. The organization finished 2025 with a 12–5 record and one playoff win, largely relying on a roster of backup players due to injuries across all three phases.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 22
49ers sign tight end to reserve/future deal
The San Francisco 49ers have signed tight end Hayden Rucci to a reserve/future contract, according to the NFL transaction wire. Reserve/future deals allow NFL teams to retain the rights to players who were not on the active roster at the end of the season.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / January 22
Baldy on 49ers QB Brock Purdy: 'He's good enough'
With the San Francisco 49ers' season complete, NFL analyst Brian Baldinger joined Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game this week to share his assessment of quarterback Brock Purdy.
Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / January 22
49ers legend Steve Young pinpoints two offensive fixes to help Brock Purdy thrive
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy enjoyed a productive 2025 season after returning from a turf toe injury. The team won six straight games following his return before closing the regular season with a Week 18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / January 22
49ers Are Reportedly Pushing For Offseason Wide Receiver Trade
The San Francisco 49ers will be in the market for a notable wide receiver this offseason. For starters, the 49ers aren't sure what they'll get on a week-to-week basis from Ricky Pearsall.
San Francisco 49ers News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
San Francisco 49ers Are Reportedly Targeting Super Bowl-Winning Coach
The San Francisco 49ers’ search for a new defensive coordinator has become one of the biggest coaching stories of the offseason. One name keeps coming up, that is Raheem Morris.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / January 22
49ers include power plant in evaluating injury issues
The San Francisco 49ers aren't leaving any stone unturned as they search for a solution to their injury issues. That includes investigating a conspiracy theory linking a nearby electrical substation to the rash of ailments.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
49ers will dig deep on viral conspiracy theory about their injuries
Midway through January, a viral theory sent shockwaves through Niners Nation and NFL social media. The team didn't dismiss it out of hand.
Mac Jones News / Yardbarker / January 22
Teams interested in trading for 49ers QB Mac Jones get bad news
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones recently made it known he believes he is "a starter in this league." He may have to wait another year to get an opportunity to prove that.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21
Kyle Shanahan: Gus Bradley ‘Obvious’ Choice For 49ers’ DC Job
The 49ers are without a defensive coordinator after Robert Saleh became the Titans’ head coach on Monday, but it doesn’t appear they’ll go outside the organization for a replacement.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / January 22
49ers GM John Lynch admits $120M mistake with Brandon Aiyuk update
The San Francisco 49ers clearly regret making Brandon Aiyuk one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21
49ers are looking into wild conspiracy theory about their injuries
The San Francisco 49ers admitted Wednesday that they are at least looking into an online conspiracy theory that is meant to explain their slew of injuries.
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